Begin the Lenten journey at our Ash Wednesday service with the imposition of ashes in the Sanctuary at 6:30 pm. Mary Ann Barclay will deliver our sermon. Pastor John Elford will offer ashes to passers-by on Guadalupe Street outside of the church at Noon.

Join in a discussion of Marcus Borg and John Dominic Crossan's book, "The Last Week: What the Gospels Really Teach About Jesus' Last Days in Jerusalem." Borg and Crossan reveal a radical and little-known Jesus -- a more dangerous Jesus than the one enshrined in the church's traditional teachings. Using the Gospel of Mark as their guide, they present a day-by-day account of Jesus' final week. The authors excavate profound insights into the political and spiritual dynamics of Jesus' true passion, the Kingdom of God. Facilitated by Rev. Richard Strait.

Explore Cynthia Bourgeault's book, "The Meaning of Mary Magdalene: Discovering the Woman at the Heart of Christianity" during this discussion-based class. Mary Magdalene is one of the most influential symbols in the history of Christianity. Yet, there are few verses in the Bible that speak of her. How did she become such a compelling saint? Bourgeault uses the Bible, contemplative tradition, art, legend and newly discovered texts to answer the question. What emerges is a view of Mary Magdalene as Jesus' most important disciple, the one he considered to understand his teachings best. Facilitated by Rev. Susan Sprague.

This is a practical and hopeful program for raising children who know that they are worthy of love, belonging and joy. Dr. Brene Brown proposes that the greatest challenge of wholehearted parenting is being the adult that we want our children to grow up to be. Drawing on her research on vulnerability, courage, worthiness and shame, Brown invites listeners on a journey to transform the lives of parents and children alike as we cultivate wholeheartedness in our families. This class is for everyone -- not just new parents with young children! Facilitated by UUMC member Roxanne Huckabee.