Join us throughout the Lenten season for Sunday worship as well as an array of special services and programs.
Ash Wednesday: The First Day of Lent - March 5
Liturgy of Ash Wednesday
- 12 noon in-person worship
- 12 noon service will be livestreamed on our church YouTube channel here.
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the season of Lent, a time of fasting, prayer, self-examination and preparation for the Easter Feast. Join us for our in-person service at 12 noon at the church with the Imposition of Ashes and Communion.
Read the service leaflet for Ash Wednesday
Watch the livestreamed service for Ash Wednesday, beginning at 12 noon on March 5
Explore "The Universal Christ" by Fr. Richard Rohr this Lent
We are excited to announce our Lent study this year, centered around the renowned book, "The Universal Christ" by Fr. Richard Rohr. Whether you are new to Fr. Rohr's profound insights or already familiar with his thought-provoking work, this study group promises to be a rewarding experience for all participants.
Led by Zara Renander, the study group will meet after the 10:15 a.m. service in the Guild Room on March 16, 23, and 30, with April 6 as a backup date if needed. We encourage you to obtain a copy of the book either from your local library or through purchase from a bookstore or online.
Due to limited space available for this class, we kindly ask that you express your interest in participating by contacting the church office at 406-542-2167 or emailing us at .
"Drawing on scripture, history, and spiritual practice, Rohr articulates a transformative view of Jesus Christ as a portrait of God's constant, unfolding work in the world," reads a review of the book. We invite you to explore this revolutionary perspective alongside us as we delve deeper into the profound truths and teachings presented by Fr. Rohr.
Join us for this engaging study and immerse yourself in a deeper understanding of the Creator's presence in our lives and in the world around us. We look forward to welcoming you to our study group and sharing in this enlightening journey together.
We believe that this study will provide valuable insights and generate meaningful discussions among all attendees.
About Our Speaker
We are pleased to announce that this year's Lenten book study will be led by Zara Renander, a dedicated Hospice Chaplain and valued member of our parish. Zara's background in Religious Studies and Theology brings a unique perspective to our community, and we are truly fortunate to have her share her wisdom and guidance with us.
Zara's journey has taken her from Great Falls, MT to Minnesota, then to Alabama, and finally back to Montana in Missoula. Her experiences and travels have shaped her into the compassionate and insightful individual she is today.
We look forward to delving into the Lenten book study with Zara at the helm, and we know that we will all benefit from her knowledge and expertise.
Other Lenten Resources
UTO & Episcopal Migration Ministry Lenten Book Group: The Ungrateful Refugee
Join us for a 5-session book club on "The Ungrateful Refugee: What Immigrants Never Tell You" by Dina Nayeri. This is a perfect book to explore during Lent because it can encourage us to think more deeply about the experience of refugees. We'll explore this book together and see what we can learn about gratitude as a way to receive the stories and experiences of others. While reading the text prior to the meeting will enhance your experience, it is not required. You're also welcome to attend all 5 sessions or just the ones when you're available or where a topic interests you.
Schedule:
Tuesday, March 11 at 10 am Mountain: Part One: Escape
Tuesday, March 18 at 10 am Mountain: Part Two: Camp
Tuesday, March 25 at 10 am Mountain: Part 3: Asylum
Tuesday, April 1 at 10 am Mountain: Part 4: Assimilation
Tuesday, April 8 at 10 am Mountain: Part 5: Cultural Repatriation
Lent 2025: 40 Days of Welcome and Gratitude
From the United Thank Offering: This Lenten season, the United Thank Offering is inviting you to 40 Days of Welcome and Gratitude, which is a call to give thanks for the ways we experience welcome/hospitality, in our homes, communities, and through the ways we care for ourselves and our stories. Our hope is that during the 40 days of Lent, we can all use gratitude to help us be more welcoming in the world around us.
This year our gratitude challenge will be completely digital in the form of daily text messages. If you sign up for our challenge with your mobile number, you will receive one text message every morning for the entirety of Lent. Each day the text will be a different prompt, encouraging you to notice and be grateful for something in your daily life. Since we almost always have our phones close by, why not use it as a tool to practice gratitude?!
Lenten Meditations from Episcopal Relief & Development
For more than 15 years, Episcopal Relief & Development has been blessed by the opportunity to join readers on their spiritual journeys with thought-provoking LENTEN MEDITATIONS. During the 2025 Lenten season, we will explore what we share in common: spiritual practices, worship, service and faith. Written by Jerusalem Jackson Greer, our 2025 Lenten Meditations also remind us of how to look for—and find—God in the ordinary, everyday aspects of life. Episcopal Relief & Development is committed to "Working Together for Lasting Change." Each day, these meditations offer insight and inspiration for sharing in this bold mission and in our common path to be faithful disciples of Christ.
Visit https://www.episcopalrelief.org/church-in-action/lent/ to subscribe to daily emails, download a PDF, read the meditations and access a Group Study Guide to reflect on the meditations with others.
May God richly bless you this Lenten season.
Lent Madness
During the season of Lent, you are all invited to participate in "Lent Madness!" An outgrowth of March Madness, the "unique Lenten devotion" features 32 saints entered into an elimination bracket. Participants learn about two saints per day and vote on their favorite, and the bracket then moves from the "round of 32" to the "saintly 16," "elate 8," and "faithful 4." The winner is awarded the "Golden Halo."
Here's the homepage link. There's a full explanation of what Lent Madness is here.
In order to participate in Lent Madness, you need to subscribe, via this same page; enter your email address on the right-hand side of the "Home" page.
Tens of thousands of Episcopalians and friends subscribe to Lent Madness every year and vote for their favorite saints. Along the way, there is a lot of teaching about the saints in a unique and fun way. Hope you will sign on and begin to fill out your bracket!