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Practicing Hope in the Wilderness of Lent

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This Lenten season, tell us about your pilgrimage seeking illumination, connection and discovery Share your journey with the MemChurch Community on Facebook and Instagram. DOWNLOAD GUIDE NOW ➣

First Sunday in Lent

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By the Rev. Matthew Ichihashi Potts, Ph.D ’13 Plummer Professor of Christian Morals in the Faculty of Divinity Pusey Minister in the Memorial Church (The following is a transcript of the service audio, March 9, 2025) In the name of God, our one Holy and...

Sermon for the First Sunday in Lent

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By the Rev. Matthew Ichihashi Potts, Ph.D ’13 Plummer Professor of Christian Morals in the Faculty of Divinity Pusey Minister in the Memorial Church (The following is a transcript of the service audio, Feb. 18, 2024) So today is the first Sunday of Lent...

Church School News: Valentine Hearts, Lent and the Great Easter Egg Hunt

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By Westley Conn Spring Term has been an exciting time for the Church School for Children. We began with a family Valentine’s Day party, which included decorating sugar cookies and, with the creative assistance of Ann Lawson, we were able to make one-of-a...

A Time to Reflect, Renew, Rededicate

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“It is up to us to leave our country and our world a better place tomorrow than it is today. That is where true greatness lies.” — Harvard President Lawrence S. Bacow, October 2018 Installation Address *** What do you—and I—owe the world? The approaching...

Listen: March 12, 2023 service

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Third Sunday in Lent Preacher The Rev. Calvon Jones, Assistant Minister, the Memorial Church of Harvard University. Sermon Sermon for the Third Sunday in Lent Sermon audio (mp3) | Sermon transcript Full service Full service audio (mp3) | Full service...

Sunday Service: March 17, 2024

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Fifth Sunday in Lent Preacher Stefanie Grossano MDiv III, Seminarian in the Memorial Church of Harvard University. Full service Full service audio (mp3) | Full service bulletin (pdf) Sermon Sermon for the Fifth Sunday in Lent Sermon audio (mp3) | Sermon...

Listen: March 26, 2023 service

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Fifth Sunday in Lent Preacher The Rev. Alanna C. Sullivan, Associate Minister and Director of Administration, Memorial Church of Harvard University. Sermon Sermon for the Fifth Sunday in Lent Sermon audio (mp3) | Sermon transcript Full service Full...

A Pilgrimage Through the Lenten Wilderness

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We are on the threshold of one of the most holy paths of the Christian year. During the season of Lent, we follow Jesus into the desert where he was tempted to abandon his convictions. We follow him through towns and villages where he preached to crowds...

Listen: March 19, 2023 service

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Fourth Sunday in Lent Preacher The Rev. Dr. Kelly Murphy Mason, Community Minister for Spiritual Direction, Arlington Street Church, Boston. Sermon Sermon for the Fourth Sunday in Lent Sermon audio (mp3) | Sermon transcript Full service Full service audio...

Sunday Service: March 3, 2024

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Third Sunday in Lent Preacher The Rev. Matthew Ichihashi Potts, Ph.D ’13, Pusey Minister in the Memorial Church, Plummer Professor of Christian Morals in the Faculty of Divinity. Full service Full service audio (mp3) | Full service bulletin (pdf) Sermon...

Sunday Service: February 18, 2024

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First Sunday in Lent Preacher The Rev. Matthew Ichihashi Potts, Ph.D ’13, Pusey Minister in the Memorial Church, Plummer Professor of Christian Morals in the Faculty of Divinity. Full service Full service audio (mp3) | Full service bulletin (pdf) Sermon...