An invitation to a holy Lent

The forty days of Lent invite us to reflect on our lives, expand our hearts and prepare for the glory of Easter. Mirroring Jesus’ forty days in the desert, we are invited to wrestle with whatever distractions, obstacles or inclinations hold us back from being the people God is calling us to be.

St. Luke’s on the Lake offers a variety of opportunities to go deeper in our life of faith:

Ash Wednesday and Lent

O God, you hate nothing you have made and forgive the sins of all who are penitent: Create in us new and contrite hearts, and renew a right spirit within us, that we, repenting of our sins, may obtain of you, the God of all mercy, perfect remission and forgiveness; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the season of Lent. In this solemn service we acknowledge our brokenness and invite God to heal us, “to give us new and contrite hearts,” and to help us more fully reflect the image of God within us. With the imposition of ashes, we remember how precious this mortal life really is and recognize our dependence on God and one another. Furthermore, participating in this sacred liturgy invites us to devotion, self-reflection and reconciliation. I hope you will join us at one of our services as we enter this holy season.

  • 11:30am - At Longhorn Village with communion and the imposition of ashes

  • Noon - Communion & imposition of ashes

  • 7pm - Communion, imposition of ashes with Organ and Choir

9 am Forum

February 22, March 1, 8, 15, 22

Sundays, 9-10am

Led by: The Rev. Anthony Suggs-Perea and The Rev. Kathy Pfister

Why, then, should we speak of sin anymore?” asks Episcopal priest Barbara Brown Taylor in her short book “Speaking of Sin.” During the season of Lent, we will be enriched by this accessible and deeply enriching work of theology as we concentrate on key biblical themes that can easily fall into neglect: sin, repentance, penance, and salvation. It is in naming sin, not avoiding it, that we are enabled to move from “guilt to grace” so that we might “take part in the divine work of redemption.” Join Rev. Kathy and Rev. Anthony in the Parish Hall at 9am during the season of Lent for this engaging study.

Reading the book is NOT required for participation, and classes will stand on their own. However, for those who would like to read along, here is a week-by-week overview with page numbers:

  • February 22nd - Introduction: Speaking of Sin (p. 1-5)

  • March 1st - One: The Lost Language of Salvation (p. 7-27)

  • March 8th - Two: Sin Is Our Only Hope (p. 29-47)

  • March 15th - Three: Recovering Repentance (p. 49-68)

  • March 22nd - Postlude: Righteousness Redeemed (p. 69-72)​​

Campus Work Days

February 21 & March 7

8am-3pm

Help make our campus beautiful! Join members of the buildings and grounds committee as we continue improving our campus. Both indoor and outdoor projects available.

Women's Quiet Day: Saturday, March 14, 9 AM - 1 PM

Connecting our lives to the sacrament of Eucharist, we explore the rhythm of our lives: blessed, broken, then blessed again. Learning, listening, laughing, and lively discussion are on the agenda as well as worship, Word, writing, praying, and art. Join us and bring a friend! Coffee and pastry at 9 AM with program beginning at 9:15 AM. Lunch is also provided. RSVP to Robin Thomas by March 6th, email HERE.

The Quiet Day is sponsored by the Daughters of the King.

Monday Women’s Study via Zoom, 12 Noon

Finishing up Perfect Love: Pursuing Intimacy with Christ through the Song of Solomon by Lisa Harper; starting March 9, Letting God be Enough, with Erika Wiggenhorn. More info/Zoom link HERE.

Wednesday Evening Study via Zoom, 7PM

Jesus’s disciples asked him to teach them to pray. Join us for this 6-part series as we explore Jesus’s answer: the Lord’s Prayer. More info/Zoom link HERE.

Lenten Resource Table in the Narthex

  • Living Compass: Living Well through Lent 2026 Devotional

  • Devotionals + Sticker Activities for Children & Families

  • Devotionals for Youth | Young Adults | Seniors

  • Renewal & Hope, Seminary of the Southwest series

Monday Men’s Study via Zoom, 12 Noon

Both poetic and profound, the Gospel of John invites us into a deeper understanding of the incarnation. Join Craig Cavins and other men from St. Luke’s for this important study. More information/Zoom link HERE.

Holy Week & Easter Services

Palm Sunday, March 29

9:00 AM: traditional Palm Sunday service with choir & organ

11:00 AM: Journey with Jesus: campus-wide passion play with communion

Maundy Thursday, April 2

7:00 PM: communion and the stripping of the altar; choir, piano, and organ

Good Friday, April 3

12 Noon: the veneration of the Cross; vocalists & organ

Easter Sunday, April 5

7:00 AM: Sunrise Service

9:00 AM: Choir, organ & brass

10:15 AM: Egg hunt & outdoor brunch

11:00 AM: Choir, organ & brass

Register for any class/event by emailing connection@stlukesonthelake.org