Throughout history, Lent has been a season during which Christians engage in spiritual self-examination and renewal. Lent invites us to see and confess the real ugliness of our sin and, even more, to turn to the wonder and beauty of Jesus’ amazing grace. As Esau McCaulley wrote, Lent is “inescapably about repenting… repentance is a change in direction, a Spirit-empowered turning around.”
Just below, you’ll find resources you can use during the Lenten season. It’s our prayer that these resources and worship services will help you turn more and more to the grace that is found in Jesus.
With hope,
Pastor Bijan
Lent Schedule
Lent is a 40-day journey that begins with Ash Wednesday in preparation for the destination of Easter Sunday, the joyful celebration of the new life available through Christ’s resurrection. Click here to access our Lent schedule, devotional, and FAQs.
You’re invited to attend our Ash Wednesday service on February 18 at 7 pm in the Sanctuary. There will be no West Side Kids programming. All children are encouraged to attend Ash Wednesday with their families.
Upcoming
- Feb 9 | Sing, Play, Speak
- Feb 11 | CFW Vocation Lab
- Feb 12 | Grief & Loss Support Group
- Feb 13 | Mission Nassau Registration Deadline
- Feb 15 | Volunteer Choir
- Feb 15 | Spiritual Practices Workshop: Fasting
- Feb 18 | Ash Wednesday Youth Dinner
- Feb 18 | Ash Wednesday Service
- Feb 21 | City Wide Worship
- Feb 27 | WSY Winter Retreat: The Great Escape
- Mar 7 | Premarital Seminar
- Mar 8 | Youth Membership Class
- Mar 18 | Family Night
- Apr 25/26 | RWS Conference: Redeeming Anxiety
Get Involved
| RWS Job Opening: Culture & Hospitality Manager – Evening (Full-time) Volunteer with West Side Youth at their upcoming Winter Retreat (February 27 to March 1). Lend a hand at our monthly Church Family Meals. Serve at our welcome table for one Sunday a month at RWS. Subscribe to our Neighborhood Engagement Newsletter. HFNY: Our friends at Hope For New York are partnering with City Wide Worship for a night of singing and praying! Join the worship on Saturday, February 21, to reflect on the Lenten season and how we can be kind and compassionate New Yorkers to our neighbors in need. HFNY: Hope For New York’s Rising Leaders Board is hosting a winter social on Thursday, February 19! You’re invited to this after-work event to connect with young professionals, hear how you can be part of a community helping neighbors in need, and see a can’t-miss view of NYC! RSVP today, and get a discount when you bring a friend. |
