Spiritual Side: Upcoming Services and Community Events

The West Volusia Beacon highlights local religious and community gatherings.

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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The West Volusia Beacon reports on a variety of upcoming spiritual and community events in the DeLand, Florida area, including a symposium on overcoming isolation and loneliness, Ash Wednesday services, a Luminescence service, a Week of Compassion offering, and a Wednesday Night Message Service in Cassadaga.

Why it matters

These events showcase the diverse spiritual and community offerings in the West Volusia region, providing residents with opportunities to connect, find support, and explore different faith traditions.

The details

The article highlights several upcoming events, including a symposium on overcoming isolation and loneliness at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, Ash Wednesday services at Faith Lutheran Church and Lutheran Church of Providence, a Luminescence service at Unitarian Universalist (UU) DeLand, a Week of Compassion offering at First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) of DeLand, and a Wednesday Night Message Service in Cassadaga. The events cover a range of spiritual practices and community engagement opportunities.

  • The symposium on overcoming isolation and loneliness will be held on Friday, March 20, 2026 from 1-5 p.m.
  • Faith Lutheran Church will have a Shrove Tuesday pancake dinner on February 17, 2026 and an Ash Wednesday service on February 18, 2026.
  • Lutheran Church of Providence in Deltona will have two identical Ash Wednesday services on February 18, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.
  • The Luminescence service at UU DeLand will be held on Sunday, February 15, 2026 at 10:30 a.m.
  • The Week of Compassion offering at First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) of DeLand will be received during the 10:45 a.m. service on Sunday, February 15, 2026 and Sunday, February 22, 2026.

The players

St. Barnabas Episcopal Church

A church in DeLand, Florida that is hosting a symposium on overcoming isolation and loneliness.

Faith Lutheran Church

A church in DeLand, Florida that is holding Ash Wednesday services and Soup & Service events during Lent.

Lutheran Church of Providence

A church in Deltona, Florida that is holding two identical Ash Wednesday services.

Unitarian Universalist (UU) DeLand

A Unitarian Universalist congregation in DeLand, Florida that is holding a Luminescence service.

First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) of DeLand

A Disciples of Christ church in DeLand, Florida that is receiving a Week of Compassion offering.

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What they’re saying

“Week of Compassion is more than a week. Donations may be made anytime during the year!”

— First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) of DeLand (The West Volusia Beacon)

The takeaway

The diverse array of spiritual and community events highlighted in this article demonstrate the vibrant religious and civic life in the West Volusia region, providing residents with opportunities to connect, find support, and explore different faith traditions.