Lent & Easter Events at First Pres 2026
Come join us for Lent and Holy Week at First Pres! Here are all our services, schedules, and events during the season:
Ash Wednesday Soup Supper and Worship Service
Wednesday, February 18, 6:00 pm
We begin our Lenten journey together as a community of all ages with a potluck Soup Supper and then all are invited to gather around God’s inclusive table for communion and to receive the imposition of ashes.
Holden Evening Prayer Soup Supper and Worship Service
Thursday, March 19, 6:00 pm
Holden Evening Prayer is a reflective service of music, sung prayer and Communion marking the halfway point in our Lenten journey. We begin as a community of all ages with a potluck Soup Supper and then all are invited to gather for worship and prayer.
Palm Sunday WorshipSunday, March 29 at 10:00 am
Celebrate Palm Sunday with our Palms Procession and special music by our JUBILATE! Children’s Choir.
Maundy Thursday Worship
Thursday, April 2 at 7:00 pm
Maundy Thursday is a service of Communion and Tenebrae where we follow Jesus through the stories and experiences of Holy Week.
Good Friday Worship at First United Methodist Church of Santa Monica
Friday, April 3 at 7:00 pm
Standing with the disciples at the foot of the cross, we pray for the whole world as Christ’s death offers life to all. All are welcome at First United Methodist Church of Santa Monica together with the congregations of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and First Presbyterian Church of Santa Monica.
Easter Sunday WorshipSunday, April 5 at 10:00 am
Celebrate the risen Christ! After worship, enjoy an Easter potluck brunch and kids Easter egg hunt.
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