Tell Me Something Good: Lent & Holy Week 2026
Our worship this Lent explores the stories of spiritual transformation as lived out by our biblical ancestors in faith, and invites us to open our hearts to true transformation that unfolds in the promise of resurrection on Easter morning.
Sign Up for Lenten Small Groups
Starting the Week of February 22nd
Hamline Church embraces the Methodist tradition of small groups, providing opportunities to deepen faith in God, connect with others, and grow together in community. Starting the week of February 22nd, you are invited to take part in our seasonal small groups here at Hamline. Most will follow our worship series, Tell Me Something Good: Grounding Ourselves in the Good News This Lent, with one group focusing on spiritual practices and another on the gospel of John. Please take a look at the sign up options and see where you feel drawn to be in this holy season. Reach out to Pastor Heather with any questions.
Join us Sundays at 10:00am
Join us in person at Hamline Church or online
February 18 | Ash Wednesday All are Invited
Join us for dinner at 5:45pm and worship with ashes at 6:30pm.
On Wednesday, February 18, all are welcome to join us for dinner at 5:30pm in the Community Room and for worship at 6:30pm with the imposition of the ashes. Childcare available in Room 10 starting at 5:45pm. Watch the livestream here.
February 22 | Lent 1
“The Good News is... so good it catches us by surprise”
March 1 | Lent 2
“The Good News is... great love for God & neighbor”
March 8 | Lent 3
“The Good News is... together, the impossible is possible”
March 15 | Lent 4
“The Good News is... protection & care for the vulnerable”
March 22 | Lent 5
“The Good News is... rooted in justice, mercy, & faithfulness"
Palm / Passion Sunday
March 29 | 10:00 am
For those able, we will begin the morning outside of the sanctuary, front doors next to Englewood Ave to have a processional with our palm leaves. After worship join us downstairs in the community room for pretzels!
Join us for worship in person or online here!
Maundy Thursday
April 2 | 6:00pm
Service of the Word, Holy Communion, & Tenebrae
Dinner in the community room at 6:00pm
Live stream begins at approx 7:00pm at hamlinechurch.org/live-stream.
Potluck dinner in the community room at 6:00pm Sanctuary worship (livestream at approx 7:00pm at hamlinechurch.org/live-stream) Worship begins with a meal or remembrance in the Community Room and then concludes with a Tenebrae service in the sanctuary. If you are able – please sign up to bring a dish to share or/and to help with set up or clean up sign up here:
The word “tenebrae” comes from the Latin meaning “darkness.” The Tenebrae is an ancient Christian Good Friday service that makes use of gradually diminishing light through the extinguishing of candles to symbolize the events of that week from the triumphant Palm Sunday entry through Jesus’ burial.
Good Friday Taizé Service
April 3 | 7:00pm
7:00pm in the Hamline Church Sanctuary. Taizé worship is a contemplative candlelight service with simple songs, scripture, silence, and meditation. Join us for this hour of peace and prayer. Contact Paul Klinger with questions (paul.d.klinger@gmail.com).
Easter Sunday
April 5 | 10:00am
Worship at 10:00am. Prelude music begins at 9:45am. Our Easter worship includes a joyful celebration of the Easter story, Holy Communion, and fantastic music from the Chancel Choir, Children's Choir, Handbell Choir, House Band and organ. Plus join us after worship for an Easter egg scavenger hunt on the front lawn and delicious treats including hot cross buns from the brick oven!
Contact Us
PHONE
651.645.0667
OFFICE HOURS
9 am - 3 pm | Monday - Thursday
Our Location
1514 Englewood Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55104
PARKING
The entrances to our parking lot are on Minnehaha Avenue & Simpson Avenue.
ACCESSIBILITY
An elevator is available at the south doors by the SPROUT garden. (see map below)
DURING THE WEEK
Our weekday entrance is on the South Side of the building, near the SPROUT garden. There are four glass doors and a intercom which you can use to contact the office staff on duty.
