The Orcas Council of Churches is hosting a season of Lent services at places of worship across the island. The season begins with a Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper at Emmanuel Episcopal Parish on March 8th and the Imposition of the Ashes at Emmanuel and St. Francis churches on Ash Wednesday, March 9th.

The following series of five Wednesday Lent events includes a hosted supper of soup and bread and a service on this year’s theme of “Forgiveness.” Each event begins at 5:30 p.m. All are welcome.

March 16th – Orcas Island Community Church (176 Madrona St.)
March 23rd – Seventh Day Adventist Church (107 Enchanted Forest Rd.)
March 30th – Emmanuel Episcopal Parish (218 Main St.)
April 6th – Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (West Sound Community Center / Yacht Club)
April 13th – St. Francis Catholic Church (956 N. Beach Rd.)

For more information on individual events, please contact:
•    Emmanuel Episcopal Parish: 376-2352
•    The Orcas Island Community Church: 376-6422
•    Orcas Island Unitarian Universalist Fellowship: 376-8007
•    St. Francis Catholic Church: 378-2910
•    Orcas Christian School: 376-6683

The Council of Churches is a non-denominational group of spiritual leaders representing Orcas Island fellowships of faith who meet regularly to coordinate efforts, share resources and “till the common ground” to meet the needs of the community.  For more information on the Council of Churches, contact Craig Anderson at 376-2352.

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