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In the Heart of Merritt Island, FL

Easter & Lent

Ash Wednesday: Imposition of Ashes

  • February 18, 2026
  • Two Sessions: 8 – 9 AM & Noon – 1 PM
  • Grace United Methodist Church
  • 65 Needle Blvd, Merritt Island, FL 32953

Begin Ash Wednesday with the imposition of ashes by stopping be the Grace Chapel in the Education & Administration Building from 8 AM to 9 AM and then again from Noon to 1 PM. This tradition on the first day of the Lenten season leading to Easter has its roots in the Old Testament, a time when wearing ashes was a common…

Ash Wednesday Service

  • February 18, 2026
  • 6:30 pm (Times To Be Added)
  • Grace United Methodist Church
  • 65 Needle Blvd, Merritt Island, FL 32953

Grace will begin the Lenten Season by commemorating Ash Wednesday through an evening service and a daytime chapel drop-in opportunity, with both including the option for the imposition of ashes. As we prepare for Easter, we will be using the book “The Third Day” by Rev. Tom Berlin, Resident Bishop of the Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church, to as our…

Easter Cantata

  • March 29, 2026
  • 4:30 pm
  • Grace E & A Building, Room 212
  • 65 Needle Blvd, Merritt Island, FL 32953

Palm Sunday at Grace will include a special performance of composer John Rutter’s iconic “Requiem” conducted by choir director Nick Barth and featuring members of the Grace Choir, singing friends from throughout our community, and an ensemble of musicians. Singers are asked to please register through the online form no later than Monday, March 16 to participate and should be able to…