First Lutheran Church Malden, MA
Sunday Worship at 9:30 am
During the season of Lent, we are practicing a hybrid model of Holy Communion, with options available for those worshiping in person as well as online. As Lutherans, we understand the Eucharist to be a unique expression of Christ’s real presence among us. We celebrate the Eucharist weekly whenever possible, knowing that where two or… Continue reading Hybrid Worship and the Eucharist
Ash Wednesday, March 2 “Remember you are dust and to dust you shall return.” The early Christians adopted the use of ashes as a visible sign of seeking forgiveness and as recognition of our mortality and dependence on God. As Jesus spent 40 days in the wilderness, we too spend the 40 days of Lent… Continue reading Lent 2022
Lent is a time of reflection and penitence, an opportunity to recenter ourselves on what matters: our relationship with God, and what God has done for us in Jesus Christ. This year, we have a series of chances for everyone to carve out some time to reconnect with God this season. Fat Tuesday Pancake Dinner… Continue reading Lent Opportunities 2020
The season of Lent is upon us. A season of repentance, reflection, and grief for the upcoming death of Jesus, many Christians observe Lent by "giving something up," from chocolate to Facebook. "Giving something up" comes from the tradition of fasting for Lent: restricting one's eating as a way to grieve the death of Jesus… Continue reading A Note on Lenten Fasts
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