United Church of Danbury

03/14/2026

When is Palm Sunday?
Palm Sunday, the last Sunday during Lent, takes place on March 29 in 2026. It signifies Jesus’s triumphant return to Jerusalem after spending 40 days and nights in the desert.

When does Lent end?
When did Lent begin in 2026?
Ash Wednesday on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.

Why is Lent 40 days long?
Because Christ suffered in the desert for 40 days.

How is the date of Ash Wednesday determined?
Ash Wednesday always falls six and half weeks before Easter.

How is the date of Easter determined?
Easter is celebrated on the Sunday following the first full moon of spring (March 21 or later.)

When does Lent end?
The Lord’s Supper or Holy Thursday. This year, it ends on April 2.

When is Good Friday?
One day after Holy Thursday/Maundy Thursday.

When is Easter in 2026?
Easter falls on Sunday, April 5, 2026.

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12/10/2025

Celebrate the Reason on Sunday, December 14, 5 pm at the Danbury Community Center-Christmas tree lighting, Caroling with the United Church of Danbury and warm soups and grilled cheese sandwiches.

11/26/2025

https://bibleproject.com/guides/advent/

Get answers to popular questions about the Advent season. Watch helpful videos and download free resources related to this tradition leading up to Christmas.

10/26/2025

A cold, but worthwhile plunge, today.

04/17/2025

6 PM Thursday Tennebrae Candlelight service with our friends at the South Danbury Christian Church. 9:30 AM Sunday Easter service with Reverend Secrest at our home church.

"Father, into your hands I commend my spirit."

12/01/2024

Candlelight Service Tuesday, December 24 at 5:00 p.m.

09/08/2024

Baptism Sunday. Welcome to the kingdom, Chris and Payge Sorel.

07/22/2024

Sunday, August 11, we will join the South Danbury church at 11 a.m. for our annual Old Home Day combined service. Hope to see you there!

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06/25/2024