easter 2026

celebrating

something good

Easter in Maryville offers everyone opportunities to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ; to see how that moment transformed the world; and gives everyone a reason to celebrate something GOOD!  


Join others here at 1st United Methodist Church to reflect on the story of how God's love transformed the world at Easter.  


Whether you are a lifelong follower of Christ, are exploring faith for the first time, or simply seeking a place where you feel welcome, we invite you to experience Easter in Maryville. 


holy week and easter events

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events for lent

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1st kids

focus on faith

The Lenten Season can be a time for your children to dive a bit deeper into their faith.  On February 18th, we encourage you and your children to attend the Ash Wednesday Worship service at 6:30 that night in the Sanctuary. (The Trackers of Truth Bible Study will NOT meet on this night). 


BEGINNING FEBRUARY 25TH!

The Trackers of Truth Bible study begins a Fluffy Faith Focus with Bible Story Adventures each Wednesday during Lent.  This happens in Room C11


PARTICIPATE WITH PRETZEL PRAYERS

Pretzel Prayers is a family Lent resource, and it will only take 2-3 minutes a day. 

Here’s how it works: Each day during Lent (taking Sundays off), your kids will choose a Pretzel Prayer card from their bag. You’ll read the Scripture and complete the prayer prompt together, or older kids can do this on their own. That’s it!

 

It's a simple and fun tool to help you develop spiritual habits as we prepare our hearts for the celebration of Easter.

 

You can pick up your Pretzel Prayers at the downstairs 1st Kids Check-in Desk. Supplies will be ready for pick-up on February 8th.


HALLELUJAH HAT PARADE

March 29th

Details coming soon! 

want daily devotions during lent? 

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new book for lent

daily dose of good news

The theme for Lent & Easter in 2026 is "Tell Me Something Good."  To tie in to this theme, the Grace for All Podcast will be airing special episodes during the season between February 18th and April 5th. 


This special "Good News" for the season has also been compiled in a new book, edited by the Grace for All  team.  You can find it on Amazon.com