Lent is the period of six weeks 40 days (not including Sundays) leading up to Easter. At OLCC, we prepare for Easter by observing a period of fasting, repentance, moderation and spiritual discipline.

Lent Dates for 2026

Lent Start Date | Ash Wednesday: Wed, 18 February 2026

Palm Sunday: Sun, 29 March 2026

Good Friday: Fri, 3 April 2026

Lent End Date | Holy Saturday: Sat, 4 April 2026

Easter Sunday: Sun, 5 April  2026

Fasting

Everybody is encouraged to abstain from eating all day and to break their fast with ONE meal each day, i.e. pick a meal you will be having daily and stay with the cycle. We suggest that this not be the evening meal.

Spend a lot of time in Praying in the Spirit

Drink a lot of water – keep the plumbing going.

Take time off work – invest in your future by seeking God.

Communion

To be served daily.