LENT & EASTER

2026


The Journey Through Lent

During this season, we will journey through what it means to live in a way that’s shaped by the cross of Jesus. We will look at what Jesus accomplished on the cross and how our lives are shaped by his invitation to take up the cross daily. We will also look at what it means to live a life full of rightly shaped relationships with others because of our rightly shaped relationship with God.


What We Are Studying

We will be doing a 6-week study of Adam Hamilton's The Walk - Five Essential Practices of the Christian Life, examining how we walk with Christ daily, follow Him, grow in Him, & faithfully serve Him. 


Gather and Prepare

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner

Come join us for Shrove Tuesday on February 17 as we enjoy a time of fellowship together but also prepare our hearts and minds for the upcoming Lent Season. 

Ash Wednesday Services 

We will have 2 Ash Wednesday services on February 18 at 12:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary. 

 

Note: The 12:00 p.m. service will be shorter and will not feature a sermon.


Remember and Celebrate

Easter Eggstravaganza

We are excited for our annual Easter Eggstravaganza on Saturday March 28! Have fun with the whole family with a petting zoo, some breakfast, and eggs hunts for ALL ages!!

Palm Sunday Services 


HOLY WEEK

Mid-Day Luncheons

OCEANSIDE PAVILION  |  MARCH 30 - APRIL 3  |  12:00 PM


Featuring a different guest speaker and menu each day!

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MAUNDY THURSDAY SERVICE

April 2 | 7:00 PM

"The Shadow of the Cross"

A Traditional Tenebrae Service with worship and communion.

YOU ARE INVITED!

EASTER SUNDAY

APRIL 5 

You are invited to any of our services!

6:30 a.m.

Sunrise Service

at 17th Street Stage

on the Boardwalk

 

8:15 a.m.

Simple Service

in the Chapel

at Virginia Beach UMC

9:30 a.m.

Worship Service

in the Oceanside Pavilion

at Virginia Beach UMC 

 

11:00 a.m.

Traditional Service

in the Sanctuary

at Virginia Beach UMC