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The Season of Lent

Lenten Sermon Series:

"Journey of Resistance: Overcoming Temptation in Luke"

This Lenten journey through the Gospel of Luke invites deep reflection on the temptations we face, and the faithful responses modeled by Christ.

  • March 5, Ash Wednesday:  6:30pm in the Sanctuary. 
  • March 9, 1st Sunday in Lent:  Worship at 9:30am. Sacrament of Communion. "Facing the Wilderness," Luke 4:1-13. Jesus triumphs over temptation in the wilderness by depending on God's Word and the Spirit’s guidance.
  • March 16, 2nd Sunday in Lent:  Worship at 9:30am. "Tempted to Turn Away," Luke 9:51-56. The temptation to respond to opposition with anger. Jesus models perseverance and grace in the face of rejection.
  • March 23, 3rd Sunday in Lent:  Worship at 9:30am. "The Temptation of Status," Luke 14:7-14. Choosing humility over the lure of status and recognition.
  • March 30, 4th Sunday in Lent:  Worship at 9:30am. "Tempted by Wealth," Luke 18:18-30. The temptation to trust in possessions rather than God.
  • April 6, 5th Sunday in Lent:  Worship at 9:30am. "Tempted by Fear," Luke 22:54-62. Peter’s denial and the temptation to distance ourselves from Christ out of fear. Chancel & Exaltation! Singers, GCPC Wind Ensemble.

HOLY WEEK BEGINS

  • April 13, Palm / Passion Sunday:  Worship at 9:30am."Victory in Surrender," Luke 23:44-49. Jesus’ ultimate victory over temptation as He entrusts His spirit to God on the cross. Chancel & Exaltation! Singers, Joy! & Celebration! children choirs.
  • April 17, Maundy Thursday:  Worship at 7:30pm. Sacrament of Communion. Praise Team.
  • April 18, Good Friday/Tenebrae Service:  Worship at 7:30pm.  Music by Chancel & Exaltation! Singers.
  • April 20, Easter Sunday Worship / One Great Hour of Sharing:  Worship services at 9am and 11am. Sermon by Rev. Karen Wright. Sacrament of Communion.  Music at 9am by the Praise Team.  Music at 11am by Chancel & Exaltation! Singers, Charter Ringers, & Chancel Brass. (NOTE:  The flowering of the cross begins 15 minutes prior to the start of each worship service.)

One Great Hour of Sharing Offering

March 5 - April 20, 2025

Join with Presbyterians worldwide in sharing God’s love with our neighbors-in-need around the world by providing relief from natural disasters, food for the hungry, and support for the poor and oppressed. Thanks to your heartfelt gifts, One Great Hour of Sharing currently supports projects in over 100 countries. To learn more about how your gift to One Great Hour of Sharing makes a difference, visit pcusa.org/special-offerings/one-great-hour-sharing.  This Lenten season, please give generously to One Great Hour of Sharing.

2025 Lenten Resources

Click to download PDF of booklet. (Large file 12M)

GCPC Lenten Devotional Booklet

Lent is a season of reflection, repentance, and renewal—a journey with Christ toward the cross. This year’s theme, Journey of Resistance: Overcoming Temptation in Luke, invites us to examine the struggles that pull us from God’s purpose.  In Luke’s Gospel, Jesus resists temptation by turning to God’s word. His example challenges us: What tempts us daily? How do we turn back to God? Lent is not just about avoiding sin but embracing a life aligned with Christ.

As we resist anger, greed, fear, power, and complacency, we open ourselves to God’s grace, love, and transformation. What must we surrender to follow Christ more faithfully?  This devotional booklet  is a companion for your Lenten journey, offering reflections to pause, pray, and realign with God. May it encourage you to walk in faithfulness, trusting in God’s strength. As we embark on this Journey of Resistance, may we turn ever closer to God’s heart.

Contributors:  Harold Frye, Stephen Wing, Sarah Evans, Nelson Townsend, Eileen Thomson, Nancy Kalesz, Dave Pack, Karen Wright, Kevin Johnson, and Kim Krueger

  • PDF download. The devotion of the day is sent out by email by the church office each day of Lent. If you are not on the church's email list, email office@gcpc.org to be added to the list.

  • The Presbyterian Hunger Program strives to walk with people in moving towards sustainable choices that restore and protect all of God’s children and creation. As people of faith, we seek to “serve and preserve” God’s world. Our hope is that this Lenten calendar will be the beginning of actions intended to create more mindful behaviors throughout the year. (Word document)

  • These Scripture readings are from the two-year daily lectionary of the Presbyterian Book of Common Worship (Westminster John Knox Press, 2018). The readings from the three-year Revised Common Lectionary for Sundays and Festivals are not included in this document.

  • Presbyterian Youth and Triennium is one of the sponsors of a year-round digital devotional that features a special Lenten series called “Journey to the Cross,” which will run on d365.org from March 3 through April 27. This series features Scripture, prayer and meditative thoughts accompanied by gentle music.

  • Presbyterians for Earth Care Lenten Devotional 2025

    Coming soon

  • The Office of Theology and Worship has developed a smartphone app for daily prayer. The Daily Prayer app provides simple, yet rich devotional resources for morning, midday, evening, and close of day. Available on Apple App Store, and Google Play.

  • Finding Holy Ground: Daily Litanies, Liturgies and Mantras for the Lenten Season guides us through the 40 days of Lent and Holy Week with daily grounding. Each day contains a mantra, a liturgy, and a daily wondering.

Adult Christian Education for Lent

March 9 - April 13, 10:45am

During Lent, our Adult Sunday School class will be based upon our Lenten Sermon Series: Journey of Resistance: The Temptation Found in Luke. We will dig deeper into each week’s theme and how they apply to our daily lives during this Lenten season and beyond. Each class led by Rev. Karen Wright.

  • March 9, 1st Sunday in Lent:  "Facing the Wilderness," Luke 4:1-13. Jesus triumphs over temptation in the wilderness by depending on God's Word and the Spirit’s guidance.
  • March 16, 2nd Sunday in Lent:  "Tempted to Turn Away," Luke 9:51-56. The temptation to respond to opposition with anger. Jesus models perseverance and grace in the face of rejection.
  • March 23, 3rd Sunday in Lent:  "The Temptation of Status," Luke 14:7-14. Choosing humility over the lure of status and recognition.
  • March 30, 4th Sunday in Lent:  "Tempted by Wealth," Luke 18:18-30. The temptation to trust in possessions rather than God.
  • April 6, 5th Sunday in Lent:  "Tempted by Fear," Luke 22:54-62. Peter’s denial and the temptation to distance ourselves from Christ out of fear.