Annual Events - Community Mennonite Church of Lancaster

Special Worship Services

Evening of Remembrance
Candlelight service in observance of All Saints Day, held in late October.

Solstice Service
Contemplative service in observance of the longest night of the year. December 21st.

Christmas Eve
Ushering in the Christmas holiday with singing, a story for the children, and a reading of the Christmas story.

Ash Wednesday
Contemplative service including imposition of ashes.

Maundy Thursday
Contemplative Service including simple meal, communion and optional ritual of feet washing.

Good Friday
A reflective time of silence and scripture reading.

Jazz Sunday
Worship service featuring CMCL musicians. Last Sunday before Lent.

Parrot Pinning
Recognition of CMCL attenders who celebrated their 50th birthday in the last year. Pentecost Sunday.

Church on the Farm
Outdoor worship and potluck meal held at the farm of Larry and Marilyn Kennel. Third Sunday of August.

Coming Up at CMCL

Children & Youth Milestones in Worship Celebrations

Parent/Child Blessing
Infants and their parents receive a special blessing during the child's first year of life.

First Grade Bibles
Every first-grader receives an illustrated book of Bible stories, along with highlighted verses chosen by family members and adults close to each child.

Eighth Grade Bibles
Every eight-grader receives a bible from CMCL, presented by a mentor or adult of the child's choosing.

Senior Hymnals
Upon high school graduation, all senior youth receive a copy of the Hymnal: Worship Book from which CMCL does most of its hymn-singing.

Retreats

Congregational Retreat
A relaxed weekend family retreat held in the fall at Black Rock Retreat Center. Planned social activities for all ages. Takes place in October from Friday evening through Sunday worship.

Women's Retreat
Casual, restful respite held at Charter Hall Retreat Center on the Chesapeake Bay in March or April.

Men's Retreat
The men get their time to relax at Charter Hall in the spring as well.

Atlantic Coast Conference Youth Retreat
Weekend event for youth in grades 9-12 with youth from other ACC churches. Held in September at

Several potluck meals take place throughout the year on either Saturday evening or Sunday afternoon.