Ash Wednesday Sermon Feb. 18, 2026
Giving Up and Taking On For a Healthy Lent
Sermon by The Rev. Ed Bacon
February 18, 2026
Lent is not just about giving something up. It is a 40-day journey that invites us to see our lives through a Jesus lens, remembering that just as he was tested after his baptism, we too will have our belovedness tested. The real discipline is not chocolate or wine, but letting go of anything that makes us doubt we are deeply loved by God.
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Blast Off with the Adult Choir! Come be a part of the New Generation of choir members!! We need you to step up and boldly go where so many great singers have gone before. Come to Choir Camp, come to a rehearsal, don that robe and grab a black folder, and sing to the Lord a new song! Talk to Melanie ( mcouch@allsaintsbhm.org ) or any Adult Choir member about giving it a try. Musicians of all skill levels are welcome. You are welcome even if singing in a choir would be a brave new world for you! Choir Camp is at Camp McDowell August 28-30 (the same weekend as the Parish Retreat). You can come for any part of the weekend to explore this final frontier. Wednesday rehearsals are 6:30-8:30 each week starting on September 2. Anyone is welcome to check it out!

Feeling caught in the middle? Not fresh out of college, but not quite in your 60’s yet? The Happy Mediums group is just for you! We’re a community of 30–50 year olds who gather once a month for fellowship and fun. Our next gathering is Sunday, August 16th, from 2:00–5:00pm . Join us for snacks, fellowship, and pool fun! Bring a snack to share, leave the kids at home, and come enjoy the afternoon with us! For more information, email rneislar@allsaintsbhm.org.




