Rabbi Michael Lerner will be the guest preacher at the 10:00 am service. Afterwards, he will read from his latest book, Embracing Israel/Palestine: A Strategy to Heal and Transform the Middle East. Lerner's book challenges the master narratives in both Israel and Palestine as well as the idea that "homeland security" can be achieved through military, political, economic, or media domination. All are welcome for what will be an inspiring, informative, and challenging presentation. Parking is available in the George Peabody School lot on 7th Avenue between California and Clement.

Cost: Free (but please buy the book!)

Link: www.greenapplebooks.com

A sung service of Evening Prayer will be celebrated in the quiet, candlelit nave of the church, followed by a discussion of Karen Armstrong's book, Twelve Steps to a Compassionate Life. Please sign up to purchase a copy of the book, and we will order them from Green Apple Books ($14 paperback). The Rev. John Gallagher and Elizabeth Nelson will be facilitating the book study sessions.

Rabbi Lerner will be the guest preacher at the 10 am service, reflecting on the conflict between Israel and Palestine and the prospects for peace. He will speak following the service about his new book, Embracing Israel/Palestine. Join us as we consider the conditions necessary for reconciliation in a violent world. The book reading at 11:30 am is sponsored by our neighbor, Green Apple Books.

We mark the beginning of Lent with a day of self-examination, repentance, and rededication to the way of Jesus. Both services include the imposition of ashes, with hymns in the evening.