A new season. The season of Lent, which begins on Ash Wednesday, February 18, 2026, prepares us for the great mystery of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ our Lord, the central event of the church year and the theological core of the Christian faith. For 40 days (omitting Sundays), we are invited to recall Christ’s fasting and faithfulness in the wilderness through prayer and practice as we contemplate God’s loving and persistent presence in our lives and the life of the world. As winter turns to spring (the word Lent comes from the Old English lencten, the lengthening of days that mark springtime), Lent offers us the hopeful and solemn task of experiencing God’s mercy and salvation in a sinful and fallen world. We invite you to join us.
Below, please find Lenten events along with Lenten resources.
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper
Join us for the annual Shrove Tuesday pancake supper on Tuesday, February 17. Drop by anytime between 5:30 – 7 p.m. for delicious pancakes provided by our Men's Group. Pancakes (regular and gluten free), bacon, turkey sausage, plus toppings will be served, and there will be games and activities for children and adults...who will take home the Golden Spatula?
Suggested donation is $8 per individual or $24 per family. Historically, Shrove Tuesday was the last time to eat fat, butter, and eggs – the ingredients used in pancakes that many people decided to fast from during Lent. In French, it’s called Mardi Gras or Fat Tuesday! We hope you can join in and help build community at Ascension.
Ash Wednesday Services
February 18, 2026 at noon and 7 p.m.
We will offer the Ash Wednesday liturgy, including the imposition of ashes and Holy Communion in the church at noon and 7 p.m., with music at the 7 p.m. service.
Wednesday Night Lenten Suppers
On Wednesday nights during Lent (February 25, and March 4, 11, 18, and 25), join us for Lenten Suppers from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Supper begins at 5:30 p.m., and programming for all ages takes place from 6-6:30 p.m. SONshine singers will rehearse with Cindy Lindeen-Martin, while children and youth who aren’t singing in the choir, can participate in art-focused formation. Adults will explore the Nuts and Bolts of Lent, including:
The Spiritual Practices of Almsgiving, Fasting and Prayer with Keegan Drake and Chris Nazar, February 25;
Icons of Christ: The Passion and Resurrection with Ashley Tulp and Kate Hlavin, March 4;
The Stations of the Cross with Julie Mahoney and Ascension Youth, March 11;
The Meaning of the Vigil, with Kari Nichols and Susanna Shannon, March 18;
The Meaning of Good Friday with Cheryl McFadden and Kristin Ferguson, March 25.
Can’t make it to supper, but want to come to the program? Great! Can’t stay for programming, but want to come for an easy supper? Please come! The cost is $10 per person/$30 family maximum. Nursery will be available for ages 0-3.
Register here: https://tinyurl.com/COTALentenSuppers26
Stations of the Cross
We will offer Stations of the Cross every Wednesday during Lent and Holy Week at 11 a.m. This is a beautiful liturgy that walks us through prayers and images of the events leading up to Jesus’s death and resurrection. The service will be led by Julie Mahoney. For more information you can contact Julie Mahoney.
Adult Confirmation in the Episcopal Church
Sundays, February 22 — March 29
4 – 5 pm
Join us for a warm and engaging introduction to the Episcopal tradition. This adult confirmation class explores our history, beliefs, worship, Scripture, sacraments, prayer, and the Anglican balance of scripture, tradition, and reason, using Walk in Love: Episcopal Beliefs and Practices. Whether you seek confirmation, reception, renewal, or simply deeper understanding, you’ll find a supportive space to learn, ask questions, and grow in faith.
Cost: $50 for materials; financial assistance available.
Location: Parish Hall with a Zoom option
Facilitator: Rev. Dr. Cheryl McFadden — cheryl@ascensiondenver.org
Register here: https://tinyurl.com/AscensionAdultConfirmation26
The Seven Last Words of Jesus
Here you can download a resource on the Seven Last Words of Jesus. Use them any way that makes sense for you—during prayer, as a study, or mantra for meditation.