Lenten Season 2026

Lent is a season of self-examination, repentance, and spiritual discipline. But at its heart, Lent is not about self-improvement or religious piety— it’s about transformation. For the forty days leading up to Easter, people of faith are invited to tell the truth about ourselves and about our world by deliberately engaging in the kind of personal and communal reflection and practice that opens our lives again to the renewing work of God. This lenten season, we will be exploring how the Kin-dom of God takes root in our interior lives, shaping how we see ourselves, one another, and the world we inhabit

Our Lent Sermon Series will kick off on Sunday, February 22.

If you would like to engage with this series on a deeper level...

...either as part of a group or on your own, you can use our Lenten Series Discussion Guide with reflection questions, expanded scripture selections, and more. This guide was created by our Associate Pastor, Dr. Stuart Gordon. We will have hard copy versions available to grab on Sunday, February 22 in the Courtyard or you will be able to download a digital version of the guide by clicking here.

Feb

Worship event

Ash Wednesday 2026

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 • 6:30 AM

Our Chapel will be open from 6:30 A.M. for the receiving of ashes

SMCC Campus

We will be kicking off this season with Ash Wednesday on February 18. The SMCC Chapel will be open to all from 6:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. for those who would like to receive ashes, and/or take some time to reflect in prayer.

At 5:30 P.M. we will host a short Ash Wednesday service in the Chapel led by our Pastor in Residence, Rev. Dr. Tom Tewell.

Feb

Social event

Young Adult Dinner

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 • 6:00 PM

Young Adults (ages 18-35) are invited out for a Fat Tuesday Dinner!

Church Lounge

On Tuesday, February 17, our Director of Youth and Young Adults is hosting a Fat Tuesday Breakfast-for-Dinner for Young Adults (aged 18-35). Invite friends and come out for a casual dinner gathering. If you plan on attending please text Natalie or email her at NDavis@SMCommunityChurch.com.