Lent & Holy Week
Lent 2026
February 18 - April 2
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On Wednesday, February 18, we offer two opportunities to observe Ash Wednesday:
12:05 p.m. - Service of Hymns, Prayers and Ashes
6:00-7:00 p.m. - Drop-By Prayers and Ashes
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On Wednesdays during Lent from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m., the local downtown churches will meet for worship, food, and fellowship. Lunches are free and no RSVP is required.
Schedule:
February 25: First Christian Church, 1001 S. Crescent Dr.
March 4: Centenary UMC, 140 E. Market St.
March 11: First Presbyterian Church, 215 S. 3rd St.
March 18: First Baptist Church, 202 S. 4th St.
March 25: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 218 S. 2nd St.
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From February 22 to March 29, our Sunday sermon series will explore the question: why did Jesus have to die? We will be in conversation with the 2025 book of that name by Rev. Adam Hamilton.
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Don’t miss this incredible re-enactment of the events of Holy Week, staged across the streets of downtown Smithfield. Learn more here.
Holy Week 2026
March 29 - April 5
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On Palm Sunday, we celebrate Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem with a joyous worship service and waving palms.
Palm Sunday worship at Centenary will take place at 8:45 a.m. and 10:55 a.m.
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Families of all ages are welcome to celebrate Easter with us at the Spring Festival. We will have inflatables and an Easter egg hunt. Admission and parking are free.
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On Maundy Thursday, we celebrate the Last Supper, when Jesus washed his disciples’ feet and instituted the Last Supper.
Information about our Maundy Thursday service will be released soon.
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On Good Friday, we will recognize the death of Jesus on the cross. More service details to come.
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This ecumenical service will bring multiple Smithfield churches together to greet Easter morning.
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Easter Worship:
8:45 a.m.
10:55 a.m.