A Lenten Journey Through Wilderness,
Questions and Resurrection
February 18 - April 5, 2026
What Is Encounters With Grace?
It’s a six-week Lenten series (plus Holy Week and Easter) exploring how we encounter God’s grace in unexpected places.
We often think of grace as something we receive in church, in prayer, in the “spiritual” moments of life. But what if grace is everywhere? What if grace meets us in the wilderness, in our questions, in our doubts, in our failures, in our darkest moments?
This series invites us to notice where and how grace shows up in our actual lives.
Weekly Themes
Ash Wednesday (Feb 18): Grace in Humility
Jesus teaches us to practice our faith in secret. Grace meets us in the hidden places.
Lent 1 (Feb 22): Grace in the Wilderness
Jesus is tempted for 40 days. We face our own testing. Grace meets us there.
Lent 2 (Mar 1): Grace in Questions
Nicodemus comes to Jesus at night with questions. Faith invites curiosity.
Lent 3 (Mar 8): Grace in Transformation
The woman at the well is changed. Grace transforms us from the inside out.
Lent 4 (Mar 15): Grace in Light
A man born blind receives sight. Grace opens our eyes.
Lent 5 (Mar 22): Grace in Resurrection
Lazarus is raised. This is a preview of Easter.
Palm Sunday (Mar 29): From Hosanna to the Cross
We hold triumph and tragedy together.
Maundy Thursday (Apr 2): Grace in Vulnerability
Jesus washes feet and shares a final meal.
Good Friday (Apr 3): Grace in the Darkness
We stand at the foot of the cross.
Easter Sunday (Apr 5): Grace Rises, Unbound
The tomb is empty. Death is defeated. Alleluia!
Weekly Worship Schedule
Sundays at 9:30 a.m. (in-person & online)
Ash Wednesday, Feb 18 at 7:00 p.m.
Maundy Thursday, Apr 2 at 7:00 p.m.
Good Friday, Apr 3 at 7:00 p.m.
Easter Sunday, Apr 5 at 9:30 a.m.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to come every week?
Nope! Come when you can. Every service stands alone, but they also build on each other.
What if I've never been to church during Lent?
Perfect! This is a great year to start. We’ll guide you through everything.
Can I join online?
Absolutely. We livestream every service here.
What should I expect on Ash Wednesday?
A quiet, contemplative service (about an hour). We’ll receive ashes (a mark on the forehead) as a reminder of our mortality and our need for grace.
Is this series just for church members?
Not at all. Everyone is welcome—members, visitors, skeptics, seekers, anyone.
What about kids?
Kids are always welcome in worship! We don’t have separate children’s programming during Lent, but families are encouraged to worship together.
About This Series
“Encounters with Grace” was created by Pastor Travis Wilson. It’s rooted in Lutheran theology, and takes seriously both the beauty and the brokenness of the world.