Lenten Offerings 2026 – All Saints Church, Pasadena

Here is a complete listing of all Lenten small groups, ongoing ministries and Lent-related events happening during Lent 2026, in the order of their beginning sessions. Each would make a meaningful addition to your Lenten journey.

Monday Night Meditation
Mondays, 6:45-8:00 p.m. in the Chapel. Every week our open gathering of people sitting together and walking together in the Great Silence confirms the mysterious healing power of the Spirit. Beginning meditators, practitioners from Buddhist, Catholic, Anglican and other traditions are all transformed together on Mondays at 6:45 p.m. both on Zoom and in the chapel. All are welcome. Why not try it on for Lent?

Tuesday Centering Prayer
Tuesdays, 7:00-8:00 p.m. on Zoom. Centering Prayer is a meditation practice that is centered in the contemplative
Christian tradition. A sacred word is chosen as your symbol of intention to consent to God’s presence and action within. Your word is used to focus your attention so that when thoughts or sensations arise you return gently to the sacred word. The prayer is done in silence for a 20 minute period. Make this part of your Lenten Tuesdays?

Worship in the Style of Taizé
Wednesdays, 6:10-7:00 p.m. in the Chapel. Prayer in the Taizé style of worship is quiet and reflective, deeply peaceful and joyful. It is simple songs and chants, readings, silences and meditative prayers. Songs are sung many times over as a prayer of the heart and the focus of this service is on Christ and the cross, reconciliation and prayers for the suffering throughout the world. Information = Jeannie Cobb at jeanniecobb@me.com.

Sunday, February 15 — Faith & Formation: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Lent
9:00 a.m. in the Guild Room. Curious about the season of Lent — its history, meaning, and practices in the Episcopal Church? Join Susan Russell for this Faith & Formation hour exploring why Lent matters, how Lenten practices have evolved, and how it can deepen our spiritual lives today. Whether you’re new to the church or a lifelong Episcopalian, all are welcome for conversation, learning, and reflection as we begin our journey into the 40 days of Lent and prepare our hearts for Easter.

Tuesday, February 17 — Shrove Tuesday Pancakes!
5:00 p.m. in Sweetland Hall. Join us for Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner — a joyful way to gather in community. Come share a meal, connect across generations, and celebrate together before the season of Lent begins. Art and games will be available for children. All are welcome as we celebrate, laugh, and enjoy a night of fun and good company. Register here. 🥞✨ See the flyer here! If you’re interested in volunteering, contact Amanda at abaughman@allsaints-pas.org.

Wednesday, February 18 — Ash Wednesday Services
7:00 a.m. in the Chapel
12:10 p.m. in the Church
7:30 p.m. in the Church, a bilingual Spanish/English service
Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent, the 40-day period of fasting before Easter. On Ash Wednesday, ashes are blessed, mixed with either holy oil or water, and imposed on the head with the sign of the cross, or sprinkled on the forehead. The ashes are made from burning palm branches blessed the previous year on Palm Sunday. When a minister imposes the ashes they say “Remember that you are dust, and to dust you will return.” Information = Melissa Hayes at mhayes@allsaints-pas.org.

Statecraft as Soulcraft: A Socratic Journey led by David Hunt
Thursdays, February 19 – March 26, 6:00-7:30 p.m., on Zoom. A six-week Lenten Zoom series meeting on Thursday evenings from February 19th through March 26th centered on selected readings from Plato’s Republic and one film for discussion. Though pre-Christian, Plato profoundly shaped Christian thinkers such as Augustine and Boethius, whose works have been the focus of previous All Saints Lenten studies. The Republic offers a rich framework for Lenten reflection by linking the formation of the soul with the health of society, using vivid stories like the Allegory of the Cave and the Ring of Gyges to explore justice, desire, power, and hope. Both philosophical and spiritually resonant, the series invites participants into thoughtful, guided conversation about moral integrity, public life, and what it means to align oneself with the deeper moral order of the world in a time of social and political strain. Register here.

9:00 a.m. Sundays Faith & Formation — Parish-wide Lenten Study: Scarred by Struggle, Transformed by Hope by Joan D. Chittister
Sundays, February 22-March 29, 9:00 a.m. in the Guild Room.
Leaders: 2/22 Thomas Diaz, 3/8 Jonathan Stoner, 3/22 Susan Russell, 3/29 Tim Rich.
This Lenten Study Hour centers around the book, Scarred by Struggle, Transformed by Hope by Joan D. Chittister. Lent at All Saints Church invites the whole parish into reflection, justice-seeking, and contemplative prayer. Please join for this parish-wide Lenten study group exploring struggle, endurance, and hope in the context of faith and public life as we focus on Scarred by Struggle, Transformed by Hope by Joan D. Chittister. No registration necessary. For more questions, contact the front desk at frontdesk@allsaints-pas.org.

Sacred Collage
February 22 – March 22, 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. in the Forum. This 5 week program, led by Dori Torrey, introduces participants to the art medium of collage as a focus for meditation and prayer. No art experience or talent is needed. All supplies are provided. Come and experience a new way of letting your inner voice speak through image. No food will be provided, so please bring a snack or bag lunch for yourself. Attendance at all sessions is recommended, but not necessary. Register here.

Lenten Offering 2026: Telling the Whole Story: The Land We Are On, led by Hannah Earnshaw
Mondays, February 24-March 30, 6:00-7:30 p.m., Senior High Room. A six-week Lenten series meeting on Monday evenings from February 19th through March 26th centered on reading and reflecting on the history of the land we use and our role in that story. Register Here.

Weekday Discussion Groups: Parish-wide Lenten Study: Scarred by Struggle, Transformed by Hope
Tuesdays with Tim Rich, February 24, March 10, March 24, 7:00-8:30 p.m. in Sweetland Hall
Wednesdays with Wendy Edwards, February 25, March 11, 25, 10:00-11:30 a.m., in the Seminar Room
Wednesdays with Susan Russell, February 25, March 11, 25, 12:00-1:30 p.m. on Zoom
Thursdays with Jonathan Stoner, February 26, March 12, 25, 12:00-1:30 p.m. in the Learning Center.
This Parish-wide Lenten Study centers around the book, Scarred by Struggle, Transformed by Hope by Joan D. Chittister. Lent at All Saints Church invites the whole parish into reflection, justice-seeking, and contemplative prayer. Please join for this parish-wide Lenten study group exploring struggle, endurance, and hope in the context of faith and public life. Register here. For more questions, contact the front desk at frontdesk@allsaints-pas.org.

Holy Solitude by Heidi Haverkamp, led by Susan Adkins
Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30 p.m., February 24-March 24, in the Seminar Room. You are cordially invited to join this weekly Lenten discussion group. We will be reading Holy Solitude – Lenten Reflections with Saints, Hermits, Prophets, & Rebels by Heidi Haverkamp. Holy Solitude may be purchased new or used through several online book shops. For timely sharing, the class will be limited to 10 – 12 participants. Register here.

The Good Place, Lenten Group led by Mark Chase
Wednesdays, February 25, March 4, 11, and 18, 7:00-8:30 p.m. on Zoom. Join us for a Lenten discussion on NBC’s The Good Place. We’ll review episodes, have some laughs and connect, and discuss what it means to be ethical in an increasingly unethical world. Register here.

Getting Connected: An Introduction to All Saints Church
Sundays, March 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29, 12:00-1:30 p.m. in the Learning Center. This five-week class is designed for anyone — from brand new to long-time seeker — interested in exploring the essence of All Saints and getting more connected through active participation. Each class consists of a presentation by a staff member followed by a small group experience. Together we consider the core values of All Saints Church and develop a sense of belonging as we building connections to individuals, ministries and groups. Register here.

African American Lenten Reflections Led by Steve and Clara Williams, Sponsored by the Racial Justice Ministry
Thursdays, March 5, 12, 19 and 26, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. in the Learning Center. The series offers an African American Lenten reflective space focused on healing hearts of pain, division and sorrow using tools of music, prayers and words from the griots rooted in Black culture and its role in worship. Open to the All Saints Community. Register here.

Saturday, March 7 — Youth Self-Care Day
10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. in Regas House. We’re creating a gentle space for youth to pause, breathe, and find a little joy. Join us for a relaxed self-care day featuring free hair styling and cuts, time to browse our pop-up bookstore, and the chance to pick out beauty products from our self-care store. We’ll also offer quiet reflection areas with therapy dogs and space to simply be together with snacks and beverages. Everyone is welcome—come just as you are. RSVP here. For questions, contact Director of Children, Youth, and Families at abaughman@allsaints-pas.org.

Lenten Evensong
Sunday, March 8, 5:00 p.m., in the Church. Coventry Choir and chamber ensemble offer Miserere in C Minor, by Zelenka, a dramatic, late-Baroque sacred work composed for Dresden Holy Week, featuring intense, pulse-driven choral sections and rich orchestration. The choir also offers Magnificat by MacMillan, commissioned for the BBC’s millennium evensong at Wells Cathedral. Susan Russell offers a meditation. This special Lenten Evensong of prayer, meditation and song will provide a wonderful moment of reflection this holy season. Validated paring is available at Plaza las Fuentes.

Join us! For more information, contact our front desk at frontdesk@allsaints-pas.org.