Wednesdays in Lent

February 17, 2026 by Church Staff

Each Wednesday, starting February 25, we will mark the Lenten season with offerings in the morning and evening. All are welcome!

Morning

Morning Prayer in the Nave at 8:45 a.m.

Evening Program: Lenten Supper and Movie

We will build upon the momentum started last year when we gathered to watch and discuss C. S. Lewis’ The Chronicles of Narnia – The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. This Lenten season, we will continue with The Chronicles of Narnia – Prince Caspian (Rated PG). Each Wednesday, we will gather for dinner and following that, we will watch segments of the movie and discuss the Christian themes within it. This is a great movie for all ages!

Dinner will begin at 5:30 p.m. (please see dinner notes by each date).

February 25: Lenten Supper and Movie – Potluck – bring a dish to share

March 4 – Lenten Supper and Movie – Dinner will be provided

March 11 – Lenten Supper and Movie – Potluck – bring a dish to share

March 18 – Lenten Supper and Movie – Dinner will be provided

March 25 – Lenten Supper and Movie – Potluck – bring and dish to share

Please sign up in Denny Hall to help with set-up and clean-up.

Welcome Dana Blackman

February 14, 2026 by Church Staff

Manakin welcomes Dana Blackman as its Christina Formation Minister! Dana brings with her a passion for intergenerational ministry and spreading a message of God’s love to those of all ages. She is a co-chair of CE-Net (the Christian Education Network) for the Diocese of Southern Virginia and a member FORMA: The Network for Christian Formation for the Episcopal Church. Prior to joining Manakin, she served as the Director of Christian Formation at St. David’s in Chesterfield. Dana and husband Ryan have two daughters and several rescued pets.

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper: February 17

February 14, 2026 by Church Staff

All are invited to join us Tuesday, February 17, at 5:30 p.m. for Manakin’s annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper. The supper will be prepared by our Men of the Church, and Manakin’s youth will be assisting with set up, greeting guests, collecting donations, and clean up. Money raised during the supper will support Manakin’s youth activities and outreach efforts. Please join us in Denny Hall for a time of fellowship and a wonderful meal.