Lent services for March 30 through April 3
Lent services continue this week for several Bluffton churches. This week's schedule follows (Wednesday through Sunday, March 30 to April 3):
English Lutheran Church^aEUR"
Wednesday, March 30 - ^aEUR"7 p.m., Theme: Let my people go - to the Well!
Sunday, April 3, morning worship - ^aEUR"Let my people go - and see!
Bluffton Presbyterian^aEUR"
Sunday, April 3 -^aEUR" morning worship, BPC Band, communion, 3 cents a meal
First Mennonite Church
^aEUR"Sunday, April 3 - ^aEUR"morning worship^aEUR" Theme: Becoming Fully Human: Called to Sight
St. Mary's Catholic^aEUR"
Wednesday, March 30 -^aEUR" 6:30 p.m., Stations of the Cross;^aEUR" 7 p.m., Vespers
St. John's and Emmanuel ^aEUR"United Church of Christ^aEUR"
Sunday, April 3 - at Emmanuel UCC, 6 p.m., ^aEUR"Theme: Overheard conversations on the Cross
Trinity Lutheran Church, Jenera
Wednesday, March 30, Al Schmitzer, will preach, "Bowl of Tears: Jesus Reveals His Betrayer." At 5:30 p.m. a light supper served by Relay for Life team.
Grace Mennonite, Pandora
March 23 - Lenten Bible study, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Holy Week observance in Bluffton
April 22 - Good Friday, Bluffton Area Ministerial Association
Procession of the Cross - 11:30 a.m., St. Mary's Catholic Church
Good Friday service - noon, St. John's United Church of Christ
Stories Posted This Week
Thursday, August 13, 2026
- Families and customers create an oral history of memorable Bluffton businesses
- Local students travel to France, Monaco and Italy
- Move on Up: New drug for COVID-19 exposure
- Back to School Days at Bluffton Public Library
- 50 for 250 performances at Bluffton Public Library
- Community meal on August 20 at Bluffton Senior Center
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
- Obituary for centenarian Lois Jean Andreas
- Thomas "Tom" J. Basinger served in the U.S. Army
- President Sider to present Aug. 25 State of the University address
- August 10 council recap: Spending increase for Benroth bridge repairs
- MHCO requests zoning change for construction of senior duplexes
- WIP Wednesday: 1915 kitchen gets a charming DIY remodel
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Monday, August 10, 2026
- Pirate girls tennis 2nd at Lima City tourney
- Professor Parquet on the passing of Don Nelson
- Bluffton historical society to discuss upcoming events, fundraising
- Bluffton Public Library hosts Mobile Health Clinic on Aug. 13
- 2026 PorchFest preview: Tommy Jenkins, Cat Dailey, Szabo Trio
- Chair massages offered at the Senior Center
- Bluffton Senior Center to host Spa Day