Lent at Marble

Ash Wednesday Worship

February 22 | 6:15pm

Join us in person and online for the start of Lent. Message, God at Work in the Darkness, by Dr. Elise Brown. Music by Ken Dake with the Marble Choir. Holy Communion.

WALK THE LABYRINTH

Ash Wednesday, February 22 12:30-2:00pm; 5:00-6:00pm

Wednesdays during Lent, March 1-April 5 5:00-6:00pm

Feed your spirit with this walking meditation. A facilitator will be available to help guide you and answer questions, while allowing you the space to walk in your own way, at your own pace.

To learn more about the Labyrinth, you may also attend the Labyrinth Intreat on February 11; please see page 4

FACEBOOK LIVE LENTEN DEVOTIONAL

Tuesdays, February 28 – March 28 | 8:30pm

Marble Ministers lead this prayerful way to end your day during this sacred season.

February 28 — Dr. Michael Bos

March 7 — Dr. Elise Brown

March 14 — Rev. Susanah Wade

March 21 — Rev. Rashad McPherson

March 28 — Dr. Michael Bos

ONLINE TEA TIME WITH KIM & SIOBHAN:

To the End of The World

Wednesday, March 15 | 1:00-2:00pm

Take a virtual journey along the Camino De Santiago for this very special Lenten Tea Time. On Zoom. Register at MarbleChurch.org by March 14

WALKING IN JESUS’ FOOTSTEPS

Virtual Via Dolorosa Walk Monday, April 3 | 7:00-7:45pm

Begin Holy Week by walking in Jesus’ footsteps along “The Way of Sorrow.” The Via Dolorosa, a street in Jerusalem, is the path that Jesus walked on his way to the cross. Learn about his journey, and this historic route, as we move closer to Easter Sunday. Hosted by Dr. Elise Brown and Sr. Carol Perry. To truly immerse yourself in this experience we advise joining via video. Register at MarbleChurch. org by March 29.

LENTEN BLOG:

Just Help! How to Build a Better World

Rather than giving something up, take something on! Inspired by Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor’s book, Just Help! How to Build a Better World, this year’s Marble Women’s Lenten Blog is a collaboration with CYF and the Prayer Ministries, inviting an intergenerational exploration of kindness through storytelling. At MarbleWomen.com daily during Lent.

Arts Ministry Lent Exhibit

Visit our gallery space, the Wall of Hope, Inspiration and Healing outside the Labyrinth Room for our special Lent exhibit, The Quiet Beauty Within. You can also view online at Marblechurch. org/engage/arts-ministry.

Easter Lilies

Marble has a long tradition of surrounding the Sanctuary Chancel in Easter lilies and dedicating them to loved ones the congregation wants to honor. To pay tribute to someone, we ask everyone to donate what they can to help off-set the cost of the lilies. Please visit MarbleChurch.org/easterliles or contact Clay Hale (CHale@MarbleChurch. org or 212-686-2770) to make your contribution by Sunday, March 26. Names in honor and in memory of will be listed onscreen at the end of Worship on Easter, April 9, as well as in the bulletin. You can also mail checks, however, please call Clay to make sure it was received and names get added to the list.

LENTEN PRELUDES

Sundays, February 26 –April 2 | 10:45am

Please see page 8.

EASTER OFFERING 2023

Please see article on page 6

To learn more about the Marble Easter Offering, visit MarbleChurch.org/give/ easter-offering.

Also join us Sundays in March for 10:00 O’Clock Hour. Please see page 9.