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Lent at Incarnation

I invite you, therefore, in the name of the Church, to the observance of a holy Lent...

(from the Liturgy for Ash Wednesday)



Welcome to Lent: a holy season of preparation.

In Lent we put aside what's unnecessary, what holds us back. We turn to God. We prepare our hearts for the mystery of Holy Week and the joy of Easter. Join us as we walk with Jesus.



Celebrating Lent in 2021

Wed., Feb. 17, 12:00 pm: Simple Outdoor Ash Wednesday Service

Wed., Feb. 17, 12:00 pm: Simple Outdoor Ash Wednesday Service

This simple spoken service will include the imposition of ashes (by sprinkling, without contact) and will last about 40 minutes. Attendance is limited to 40 people. Please register in advance . Plan to dress for the weather as necessary, rain or...
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Wed., Feb. 17, 7:00 pm: Online Ash Wednesday Service

Wed., Feb. 17, 7:00 pm: Online Ash Wednesday Service

Our principal service of the day will be held online. We’ll impose ashes on ourselves, or on one another in our households. To participate, plan to have a small portion of ashes with you (see here for ideas). Use the regular Zoom link for...
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Making Ashes at Home

Making Ashes at Home

Planning to participate in the 7:00 p.m. online Ash Wednesday service on February 17? Here are some ideas for making or finding ashes. Traditionally, the ashes used in church are made by burning the dried palms from last year’s Pa...
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Fridays in Lent, 7:00 pm: Stations of the Cross

Fridays in Lent, 7:00 pm: Stations of the Cross

On the Fridays of Lent, from February 19 through March 19, we will be celebrating the Stations of the Cross at 7:00 p.m. ( Please note that this is a change from the earlier announced time of 5:00. ) This traditional devotion traces the journey...
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Lenten Series: Living Compass, Tuesdays, 2:00 p.m.

Lenten Series: Living Compass, Tuesdays, 2:00 p.m.

Lent is a time for reflection and deep listening. That's something we can do better when we do it together. Join us for our Lenten series from Living Compass: "Living Well Through Lent: Listening With All Your Heart, Soul, Strength, and Mind." Th...
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Wednesdays in Lent, 7:00 pm: Evening Prayer

Wednesdays in Lent, 7:00 pm: Evening Prayer

On the Wednesdays of Lent from February 24 through March 24, we will be celebrating Evening Prayer on Zoom at 7:00 p.m. All are welcome. Use the regular Zoom link for online services found in News & Notes , or join us on Facebook .
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People decide to visit a church for lots of different reasons, often because they're at some sort of transition point in their lives. Maybe you're a longtime Episcopalian; maybe you have experience in another faith tradition; or maybe you've never been to a faith community at all.

Whoever you are, and wherever you are on your spiritual journey, you enrich us with your presence, and there's a place for you here.

Learn more about visiting Incarnation.

Incarnation is located at 550 Mendocino Avenue in downtown Santa Rosa, just south of the corner with Cherry Street.

Our church parking lot is located around the corner at 636 Cherry Street. The lot often fills up for our 9:00 and 11:15 a.m. services. Additional free church parking is available in the small gravel lot at the corner of Mendocino and Cherry, or in the city garage at 521 7th Street (free on Sundays), which is a two-minute walk from the church. Finally, street parking is also free on Sundays.

We're also located close to several bus lines, and we have a bike rack in the central courtyard.

Children aren't just the church's future—they're an essential part of our faith community right now. At Incarnation we strive to serve our kids' growing faith, and we know they have much to teach adults, too. Children are always welcome in worship: any age, any time.

Learn more about our children's ministries.

Episcopal worship follows an ancient pattern that dates to the earliest days of the Christian church. The first half of the Eucharist is the Liturgy of the Word the second half is the Liturgy of the Table, also called Holy Communion. If you've spent time in Episcopal, Roman Catholic, Lutheran, or Eastern Orthodox churches, much of our liturgy will seem familiar. If you're unfamiliar with liturgical Christian worship, don't worry. You're welcome to participate as fully as is right for you, or to just relax into the liturgy and let the rest of the congregation carry you in worship.

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At Incarnation we encourage all our members and friends to prayerfully choose a percentage of their income to give toward causes that serve God's mission. We ask that part of that intentional giving be a pledge of financial support to the parish, both so our leadership can plan ahead in making a budget, and as a tangible commitment to what God is doing here at Incarnation. For more on the practice of proportional giving, see this FAQ.

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