Albion churches work together for Lenten lunches on Wednesday
Photos by Tom Rivers
ALBION – Dave Beach, pastor of the Gaines Carlton Community Church, shares a message on Wednesday during the first Lenten luncheon served at the First Baptist Church of Albion at 30 West Park St.
The Baptist church is hosting Lenten lunches from noon to about 1 p.m. on Wednesdays until March 20.
Churches take turns preparing the lunches with soup, sandwiches and cookies. They also have a different local pastor share a message each week.
The remaining schedule for the churches preparing the meals includes: February 28 – Albion Presbyterian & Gaines Congregational; March 6 – Eagle Harbor Methodist; March 13 – West Barre Church; and March 20 – Holy Family Parish.
About 50 people attended the luncheon on Wednesday.
The Medina Area Association of Churches also sponsors a series of ecumenical Lenten lunches, which started Feb. 15 at the First Presbyterian Church on Main Street. The lunches will take place each Thursday during Lent until March 21.
Lunches are free and includes soup and sandwiches, with singing and devotionals after lunch. Churches take turns preparing the meals and sharing a message.
