The Season of Lent
“The good news brings us back to our roots, back to what grounds us: loving our neighbor, caring for the vulnerable, pursuing justice and mercy, and resting in God’s unending grace. This Lent, may the teachings of Jesus lead us forward. Let the good news ground us. And let that good news inspire us to take action in a world desperate to hear, see, and taste what is good.”
Easter is a great time for new beginnings! Start yours here at First Presbyterian Church of Austin. Wonder together through the season of Lent and Easter with worship and activities for your whole family to enjoy.
If you’re joining us for the first time, welcome! Start here to get your questions answered.
Lent & Holy Week 2026
February 18 AT 5:30 PM — SIMPLE SOUP SUPPER
at 7 pm — Ash Wednesday WORSHIP
February 22 to March 22 — SUNDAYS IN LENT: WORSHIP AT 10 AM, WONDER HOUR FOR ALL AGES at 11:15 AM
MARCH 1 at 11:15 AM — PANCAKE BREAKFAST FUNDRAISER
MARCH 28 at 9:30 am-12:30 PM — Half-day Holy Week retreat (Spiritual Practices)
MARCH 29 at 9:45 am — Palm Sunday
APRIL 2 at 7 pm — Maundy Thursday
APRIL 3 AT 10 AM — STATIONS OF THE CROSS CAMPUS WALK
at 7 pm — Good Friday TENEBRAE & TAIZé WORSHIP
APRIL 5 at 6:45 am — COURTYARD EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE
AT 8:45 am & 11:15 am — SANCTUARY/LIVESTREAM SERVICES
AT 10:00 AM — eASTER eGG hUNT AND FELLOWSHIP
Lenten Devotional Cards
Pick up Lenten Daily Devotional Cards in the Narthex or request below.
“TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD”
Lenten DEVOTIONAL
Pick up a “Tell Me Something Good” Devotional Book in the Narthex or request a digital copy. The devotional book includes scripture, commentary, poetry, visual art, coloring, and written reflections. Register to join Pastor Elizabeth and others online on Mondays at 6:30 pm to explore the Lenten Devotional.
easter sunday
flower dedications
Celebrate Easter by purchasing a flowering plant in honor of friends and/or family. Thank you for helping us celebrate Easter! Purchase by Sunday, March 22. You may take your plant home following the 11:15 am Easter Sunday service.
Lent and Holy Week Information
ash wednesday, FEBRUARY 18
Simple soup supper at 5:30 pm in the Conference Room
ash wednesday worship service at 7 pm
The Good News Is… All Are Invited
The Lenten journey begins on Ash Wednesday as we reflect on human mortality and the great need for redemption through Christ. Begin the season of Lent together with a simple soup supper at 5:30 pm in the Conference Room.
Attend the in-person or livestream Ash Wednesday service at 7 pm. This moving service includes hymns, Handbell Choir, communion, and the imposition of ashes.
YOUTH PANCAKE BREAKFAST FUNDRAISER
SUNDAY, MARCH 1, 11:15 am, FELLOWSHIP HALL
Enjoy a delicious pancake breakfast prepared by FPCA Youth to support their summer mission trip. You can also make a donation online to support our youth.
Half-day Holy Week Retreat (Spiritual Practices)
SATURDAY, MARCH 28, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Spend the Saturday before Holy Week experiencing the power of the Holy Spirit through varied spiritual practices, such as centering prayer, lectio divina, journaling, mindfulness meditation, walking the labyrinth, and more. Please register to attend.
Palm Sunday, MARCH 29 at 10 am
The Good News Is… Inspiring Us To Act
Join the in-person or livestream Palm Sunday service at 10 am (arrive 15 minutes early for the Palm Parade!)
Kids, bring your filled fish banks for One Great Hour of Sharing offering.
Join an intergenerational service hour at 11:15 am to make sandwiches for ATX Free Fridge
Palm sunday Parade
Arrive 15 minutes early to worship for the Palm Parade! Grab a palm and parade into the Sanctuary to celebrate Palm Sunday.
“Golden Hour” by Nicolette Peñaranda | A Sanctified Art LLC | sanctifiedart.org
Maundy Thursday, APRIL 2 at 7 pm
The Good News Is… Even Judas Gets His Feet Washed
Maundy Thursday commemorates Jesus’ Last Supper with his disciples. Their ritual meal was a celebration of the Jewish Passover, but Jesus gave new meaning to the bread and wine they shared. Holy Communion is a constant reminder of this meal and Jesus’ promise to be with us always. Jesus washed his disciples’ feet, including Judas, modeling grace, love, and servant leadership. Enjoy music from the Handbell Choir and Sanctuary Choir.
Attend the in-person or livestream Maundy Thursday service at 7 pm.
Good Friday, APRIL 3
The Good News Is… Revealed Through Story & Silence
10 am Family-Friendly Stations of the Cross Campus Walk
Attend an outdoor family-friendly stations of the cross walk around campus.
11 am - 5 pm Prayer
Sanctuary open for individual prayer.
7:00 pm Tenebrae & Taizé Worship
Join the in-person or livestream Good Friday service, a contemplative service with meditative hymns and periods of silence.
Easter Sunday, April 5
COURTYARD SUNRISE Service at 6:45 am (in-person only)
SANCTUARY/LIVESTREAM AT 8:45 am & 11:15 am
EASTER EGG HUNT AND FELLOWSHIP AT 10 AM
The Good News Is… Alive in the World
The Lenten journey ends with the glorious celebration of Easter! God raised the crucified Christ from the grave. Easter hope looks to the promised future, to that which awaits us. Whether you prefer outdoors as the sun begins to rise or in the Sanctuary with choir, brass quintet, and the spoken word, you are sure to feel the resurrection power of Christ.
Childcare available at 8:45 am & 11:15 am services.
Bring flowers to decorate the cross in the courtyard!
