Lent 2024

Lent is the traditional Christian season leading up to the celebration of Easter Sunday. It is an invitation to an intentional period of reflection, prayer, and practice.


First Christian Church of Decatur’s Lenten theme this year is “Joy”. Joy is not traditionally associated with the solemn season of Lent; these are typically 40 days of fasting and sacrifice. But what if there is joy in the midst of sorrow? What if there is lightness to be found even in the darkness? And what if it is in letting go that we find our greatest freedom?

Explore these questions and more with us as we travel through the journey of Lent together and experience this season of growth and change. We hope that you will join us as we pray, reflect, and prepare for the cross and the tomb!


Lent Schedule 2024


Tues. Feb 13th – 6:00 PM – Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper

Wed. Feb 14th – 7:00 PM – Ash Wednesday Service

Sun. Feb 18th – 10:25 AM – 1st Sunday in Lent

Sun. Feb 25th – 10:25 AM – 2nd Sunday in Lent

Sun. Mar. 3rd – 10:25 AM – 3rd Sunday in Lent

Sun. Mar. 10th – 10:25 AM – 4th Sunday in Lent

Sun. Mar 17th – 10:25 AM – 5th Sunday in Lent

Sun. Mar. 24th – 10:25 AM – Palm Sunday, Procession of the Palms

Thurs. Mar. 28th – 7 PM – Maundy Thursday Service

Fri. Mar. 29th – 7 PM – Good Friday Service on the lawn

Sun. Mar. 31st – 10:25 AM – Easter Morning Worship