In addition to the regular Sunday services, Fort Myers UCC offers special services throughout the church year.
Lent and Holy Week
- Ash Wednesday – Dinner in the Fellowship Hall at 6 p.m. followed by a 7:00 worship service, including imposition of ashes for those who wish them.
- Wednesday Lenten dinners – Dinners continue throughout Lent at 5:30 on Wednesday and include some type of learning experience. In the past, we have studied Psalms, read a book and discussed it, or had a series of speakers on a specific topic.
- Palm Sunday – 10:00 a.m. worship, including a procession with palms
- Maundy Thursday – 7:00 p.m. service
- Good Friday – The sanctuary is open from 12:00 – 3:00 for meditation
- Easter Sunday – 10:00 a.m. worship
World Communion Sunday – Takes place on the first Sunday of every October, celebrating Christian unity and ecumenical cooperation.
Advent and Christmas
- Hanging of the Greens – The Fellowship Committee leads us in decorating the church for the season. This is a big project that takes place for two days after Thanksgiving. All are welcome to help and refreshments are provided!
- Christmas Cantata – The Chancel Choir presents a musical program, usually on the 3rd Sunday in Advent.
- Children’s Pageant – The Sunday School teachers and their helpers work with the children to present a Christmas pageant, usually on the 4th Sunday of Advent.
- Christmas Eve – Traditional candlelight service with choir and favorite carols. Come explore God’s unpredictable, astounding love in the wonder and mystery of the incarnation.
