Join us for a quiet, candlelit service of Lenten Evening Vespers using Holden Evening Prayer by Marty Haugen — one of the most beloved and meditative settings of the Christian evening office.

As the sun sets and the day slows, we gather for prayer, scripture, silence, and song. This simple, beautiful liturgy creates space to breathe, reflect, and listen for God’s voice in the midst of a busy world.

Why Lent?

Lent is the 40-day season of preparation leading to Easter. It is a time of honesty and renewal — a season for turning our hearts back toward God, remembering our need for grace, and walking again the road that leads to the cross and ultimately to resurrection. Traditionally, Lent is marked by prayer, reflection, repentance, and hope.

Why Vespers?

Vespers is the ancient evening prayer of the church. For centuries, Christians have gathered at dusk to mark the close of day with psalms, scripture, and song. In Lent, evening prayer becomes a particularly powerful practice — slowing us down, quieting our hearts, and inviting us into the deep mystery of Christ’s journey toward the cross.

About Holden Evening Prayer

Written by Marty Haugen at Holden Village, this setting of Evening Prayer is known for its hauntingly beautiful melodies and its gentle, contemplative spirit. The music is simple, repetitive, and easy to sing — drawing everyone into prayer, whether you are new to church or have prayed these words for a lifetime.
Come as you are.
All are welcome.
No church background required.

Step out of the noise of the world and into the stillness of the evening.
Walk the Lenten road together — one prayer at a time.