Lent is a season of preparation and repentance that begins on Ash Wednesday and concludes on Easter Sunday. It is a time to renew our faith and reflect on who Jesus is for us as individuals and as a community. We invite you to join us on this journey by participating in worship, community, and spiritual practices unique to this season.
Lent is a season of preparation and repentance that begins on Ash Wednesday and concludes on Easter Sunday. It is a time to renew our faith and reflect on who Jesus is for us as individuals and as a community. We invite you to join us on this journey by participating in worship, community, and spiritual practices unique to this season.
Lent Small Groups
Beginning March 5
Small groups at Covenant aren’t just about gathering— they’re about belonging. They remind us we’re not meant to go through life alone. This Lent, groups will meet for six weeks starting the week of March 5 to study From Wilderness to Glory – Lent and Easter for Everyone by N.T. Wright. We’d love to help you find a group or start one of your own.
Ash Wednesday
Wednesday, March 5
Mid-Day Service
12:00 p.m | Worship Service, Sanctuary
12:30 p.m. | Lunch, Fellowship Hall
Evening Service
5:00 p.m. | Dinner, Fellowship Hall
6:30 p.m. | Worship Service, Sanctuary
Begin the Lenten season with a time of reflection, repentance, and renewal as we observe Ash Wednesday. Join us for one of our short-format, traditional worship services, each including the sacred imposition of ashes. We invite you to pause amidst your day to gather in worship and fellowship as we embark together on the journey through Lent.
Lent Mission Prayer Gathering
Online
Tuesdays During Lent
March 11, March 18, March 25, April 1, April 8, & April 15
1:30–2:00 p.m. | Zoom
This Lent, the Mission Committee invites you to join a sacred time of intercessory prayer for our mission partners, both near and far. Each Tuesday from 1:30–2:00 p.m., we will gather virtually via Zoom for 30 minutes of guided prayer. Together, we will lift up the specific needs and requests shared by our partners as we seek God’s wisdom and grace for the world around us.
Whether you attend all six sessions or join for one or two, this is an opportunity to engage in a meaningful Lenten discipline, centering our hearts on God’s deep love for a broken and hurting world.
Palm Sunday Worship Services
Sunday, April 13
8:15 a.m. | Traditional Service, Sanctuary
9:30 a.m. | Traditional Service with Palm Procession, Sanctuary & Online
11:00 a.m. | Contemporary Service, Fellowship Hall & Online
Begin Holy Week with us as we reflect on the profound significance of Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Palm Sunday invites us to contemplate Christ’s journey to the cross and His ultimate victory over sin and death. Through scripture, sacred music, and worshipful fellowship, we prepare our hearts for the joy of Easter.
Holy Week
Taizé Service
& Lunch
Monday, April 14 – Wednesday, April 16
12:00 p.m. | Worship Service, Sanctuary
12:30 p.m. | Lunch, Fellowship Hall
During Holy Week, we invite you to pause and reflect on Christ’s journey to the cross. Each day, we will gather at 12:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary for a brief Taizé service, blending scripture readings and meditative music to center our hearts in this sacred time. At 12:30 p.m., we will share a simple lunch in Fellowship Hall, offering an opportunity for quiet fellowship as we hold space for both the brokenness of the world and the hope found in Christ.
Maundy Thursday
Thursday, April 17
6:00 p.m. | Dinner & Communion served in homes across Austin
On Maundy Thursday, we remember the Last Supper and Christ’s command to love one another. This year, we invite you to join us in homes across Austin for an intimate evening of a shared meal, communion, and meaningful connection. Together, we will reflect on Jesus’ humility and sacrifice, breaking bread in fellowship as we prepare our hearts for Good Friday.
Registration opening in April.
Good Friday Tenebrae Service
Friday, April 18
7:00 – 8:30 p.m. | Sanctuary & Online
Join us on Good Friday for a solemn Tenebrae service, a time of reflection on the passion of Christ. Through scripture readings, music, and hymns, we will journey through the events of Christ’s crucifixion as the sanctuary gradually darkens. This powerful service invites us to sit in the weight of the sacrifice made for us, preparing our hearts for the hope of resurrection.
Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 19
9:00 – 10:30 a.m. | Northwest Recreation Center Park
Bring your family and join us for a morning of fun and celebration at our annual Easter Egg Hunt! The festivities will take place at Northwest Recreation Center Park, with the hunt beginning promptly at 10:00 a.m. Enjoy a variety of activities, including a petting zoo, train rides, kite flying, bubbles, and thousands of eggs to discover. This cherished tradition is a joyful way to celebrate the Easter season—don’t miss it!
Easter at Covenant is a joyful and meaningful celebration, offering worship experiences that invite us to come together as a community and proclaim the good news of the resurrection. From the peaceful beauty of our early Sunrise Service to the inspiring hymns and traditions of our morning worship in the Sanctuary, Easter morning is filled with moments of reverence and joy. For those seeking a more contemporary expression, our Fellowship Hall service combines vibrant praise and a powerful message of hope. Whether you join us in person or online, Easter at Covenant is an opportunity to gather with others, lift our voices in praise, and reflect on the transformative love of Christ. This sacred day is a time to connect with God, with one another, and with the profound promise of new life.
Easter at Covenant is a joyful and meaningful celebration, offering worship experiences that invite us to come together as a community and proclaim the good news of the resurrection. From the peaceful beauty of our early Sunrise Service to the inspiring hymns and traditions of our morning worship in the Sanctuary, Easter morning is filled with moments of reverence and joy. For those seeking a more contemporary expression, our Fellowship Hall service combines vibrant praise and a powerful message of hope. Whether you join us in person or online, Easter at Covenant is an opportunity to gather with others, lift our voices in praise, and reflect on the transformative love of Christ. This sacred day is a time to connect with God, with one another, and with the profound promise of new life.
We know that getting to church early on Easter Sunday can be a challenge, but we appreciate those who do. Attending our 6:30 or 8:00 a.m. services helps create more space in our later services. We want to treat our early birds to free breakfast tacos from Rudy’s as a special thank you for coming out early. Tacos will be served between the 6:30 and 8:00 a.m. services. Enjoy!
We anticipate full services this Easter. Please make a plan to arrive early and take the shuttle located at Texan Eye (5717 Balcones Dr. ) when possible. Taking the shuttle helps us ensure you get a spot without circling and leaves on-campus spaces open for visitors and those with mobility impairment.
Children are welcome to join their family in the worship service. Childcare is available for children ages 4 and under at our 8:00, 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. services.
Easter Lily Orders
March 25 – April 15
Each year, Covenant members adorn the sanctuary and FE 200 with Easter Lilies in honor and remembrance of loved ones. Each plant is $15, and may be ordered either online, or by filling out the Easter Lily Order forms found in Fellowship Hall, the Sanctuary Narthex, and Covenant Hall.
Orders for Easter Lilies will open March 25 and the deadline to order is April 15.
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Easter Lily Orders
April 1 – April 15
Each year, Covenant members adorn the sanctuary and FE 200 with Easter Lilies in honor and remembrance of loved ones. Each plant is $15, and may be ordered either online, or by filling out the Easter Lily Order forms found in Fellowship Hall, the Sanctuary Narthex, and Covenant Hall.
The deadline to order is April 15.
Lent Daily Devotional
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