Ash Wednesday 2026

Sunday, February 18, 2026

Scriptures:

• Sermon Summary

• Discussion Guide

  Community is shaped by the conversations we share. These questions and reflections are a tool to help you meaningfully engage with the themes of this week's teaching.

• Service Songs & Prayers

  MUSIC Curated by Kevin Borst
  CityAlight - Yet Not I But Through Christ In Me
  Commons Worship - Be Thou My Vision
  Hillsong Worship - Never Walk Alone
  Mission House - I Don't Have Much
  Jon Foreman - House Of God Forever

  A PRAYER FOR OPEN EYES
  Written by Scott Wall

  There is something that can happen as we sing, and pray, and come together. We can begin to see the whole earth as God’s creative endeavour. We see each other as those Christ dearly loves. We begin to see ourselves as carriers of Spirit and holy awe.

  But if we’re honest, it’s not always easy to identify these things clearly.Which is why I invite you to reflect in these next few moments — offering a prayer for open eyes with me today.Taking stock of your past, present, and future —And of God’s presence that illuminates it all.

  Pray with me now

  From the places you’ve been -From the heartache you’ve known -From the versions of yourself you’ve left behind -you’ve been led here.

  Where we pray, Loving God, give us eyes to see you - minds to know you - and hearts to ever seek you.

  Here, on the rocky path you navigate right now - Here, through your turmoil and despair - Here, with a gratitude for all the simple ways that Grace appears - you are present here.

  Where we pray, Loving God, give us eyes to see you - minds to know you - and hearts to ever seek you.

  Moving beyond all you want to control - Moving toward all you long and wish for - Moving into new growth and perspective - you’ll move on from here, into all that lies ahead.

  Which is why we pray, Loving God, give us eyes to see you - minds to know you - and hearts to ever seek you.

  Amen.