Lent is a sacred season in the life of the church — a time to slow down, reflect honestly, and turn our hearts toward God. Beginning on Ash Wednesday and continuing through Palm Sunday, we invite you to journey with Hancock Church through these forty days of prayer, repentance, and renewal.
Recurring Lent Events
Hancock Church’s recurring Lenten events offer a steady rhythm of reflection and community throughout the season. Whether you join us for one gathering or many, all are welcome.
One-Time Lent Events
Hancock Church is hosting several one-time Lenten opportunities to reflect, connect, and prepare our hearts for Easter. Come as you are, whether you’ve been here for years or are visiting for the first time.
Lenten Noontime Concert Series
Our free Wednesday noontime concerts are back during the season of Lent.
February 18 thru April 1, 2026
Clark Hall
Join us for a 30 minute live music break!
Hancock Church Recurring Lent Events 2026
Weekly Morning Prayer
Mondays 9:30am-10:00am on zoom / Feb 23 thru Mar 30
Begin the week with prayer from the personal to the global. Lift up joys and concerns and pray together. Led by David.
Lenten Devotional Book Read
Sundays in the Wilson Room at 4:00pm / Mar 1 thru 29
For Such a Time as This: An Emergency Devotional, by Hannah Reichel.
Death Cafe
Sundays in the Pearson Room 11:00am – 12:30pm / Feb 22 and Mar 22
An informal conversation about death and dying from the spiritual to the practical. Share thoughts, worries, stories, about the end of this life. Led by David and Barbara. Snacks will be provided.
Worship at the Well
Sundays at 5:00pm in Clark Hall / Feb 22, Mar 8 and Mar 29
Feb 22: Music by the River Rock Band
Mar 8: Celtic Night at the Well with guest musicians and the Band.
Mar 29: Palm Sunday at the Well
Lenten Noontime Concert Series
Wednesdays at Noon in Clark Hall / Feb 18 thru Apr 1
Join us for a free 30 minutes concert ranging from chamber music to choral, piano, vocal, early music, and more!
Hancock Church One-Time Lent Events 2026
Ash Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Wednesday, Feb 18 at 5:00pm in the Dining Room
Workshop, dinner, & worship with the imposition of ashes.
Rise Against Hunger, March 8, 2026
Sunday, Mar 8 in the Dining Room at 11:30am – 2:00pm
Community members of all ages are invited to join a volunteer day with Rise Against Hunger, an organization working worldwide to provide emergency hunger relief and support long-term food security initiatives. Together, we will work to pack twelve THOUSAND nutritional meals to send to a community in crisis. Spread the word to friends and neighbors . . . all are welcome!
Holy Week & Easter at Hancock Church
Easter is more than one Sunday—it’s a season of worship, reflection, and celebration. Hancock Church invites you and your family to experience Holy Week through a variety of meaningful services, from Palm Sunday and Maundy Thursday to Easter morning worship and a fun Easter Egg Hunt. Whether you join us for one service or all of them, you are welcome here.
Palm Sunday Worship
Mar 29 at 10:00am in Clark Hall
Join us as we remember Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem. Palm Sunday worship is filled with joyful music, scripture, and the waving of palms as we begin our journey through Holy Week together.
Maundy Thursday
Apr 2 at 6:00pm in the Dining Room
A service of love, humility, and remembrance
On Maundy Thursday, we gather to remember the Last Supper and Jesus’ command to love one another. This meaningful service invites us into reflection, prayer, and communion as we prepare our hearts for Good Friday.
Good Friday Service
Apr 3 at 7:00pm in Clark Hall
Our Good Friday service is a time of quiet worship and reflection on Christ’s sacrifice. Through scripture, prayer, and music, we pause to remember the depth of God’s love shown on the cross.
Easter Sunrise Service
Apr 5 at 6:00am at the Old Belfry
Celebrate the resurrection at dawn
As the sun rises, we rejoice in the good news: Christ is risen! Our Sunrise Service is a beautiful, hope-filled celebration of resurrection and new life.
Easter Sunday Worship Service
Apr 5 at 10:00am in Clark Hall
He is risen—alleluia!
Celebrate Easter morning with joyful worship, inspiring music, and a message of resurrection hope. This service proclaims the victory of life over death and the promise of new beginnings for all.
Easter Egg Hunt
Apr 5 Immediately following Easter Sunday Worship
Fun for kids and families
Bring the kids and join us for our annual Easter Egg Hunt! With plenty of eggs, laughter, and springtime joy, this is a fun and festive way to celebrate Easter together as a community.