“We are closer to God when we are asking questions than when we think have the answers.”
(Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel)
In this Lenten season, you’ll find something for every person who’s ever had a question about their faith.
And yes, it’s true – not only does everyone have questions about faith, God, the Bible, but our faith actually grows healthier and deeper when we engage those questions.
That’s why we are doing exactly that during this Lenten season. Supported and encouraged by a set of scripture readings during worship that are filled to the brim with Big Faith Questions, we will offer space to enter our own questions about faith. Here are some ways you can join the wrestling:
Lenten Devotional
Each day from Ash Wednesday to Easter, you will encounter questions designed to help you learn, meditate, and pray. On Saturdays, the daily rhythm gives way to a prompt for the Question Jar, a multigenerational practice in which your whole household, no matter its size or makeup, can participate.
This devotional will be available in printed format, digitally, or conveniently emailed to you daily. If you would like it emailed, email Jenna at stpauls@stpaulspittsford.org or click HERE.
Bible Study
We have been compiling people’s biggest questions about the Bible, the Christian life, and God, and will form a Bible study based on those questions, so we can grapple with them together. Bible study will be held after worship each week through Lent, beginning February 26. No need to be an expert to come – this is intentionally designed for people to bring their questions, not their answers!
Sign up to bring some soup to share and settle in for what will surely be a rich conversation!
Holy Week schedule
- Palm Sunday, April 2nd at 9:30am
Reenactment of Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem, and a dramatic reading of The Passion According to Matthew.
- Maundy Thursday, April 6th at 7:00pm
A service of Holy Communion, ending with the somber stripping of the altar.
- Good Friday, April 7th at 7:00pm
A Tenebrae (shadows) service, in which we will hear the Passion according to John as the world grows darker by Jesus’ absence. Gentle musical commentary will be offered throughout our hearing of the Passion.
- Easter Sunday, April 9th at 8:30am and 11:00am
Alleluia! Christ is risen indeed! Join us for one of these festive services, full of flowers, brass, and joy! Both services will include Holy Communion.