While many people will be feasting on corn beef and cabbage Sunday in a tradition that dates back hundreds of years, Steve Larson and his congregation will partake in a celebration with origins going back thousands of years. 

As St. Patrick’s Day festivities sweep the area this weekend, Larson and the Hillcrest Covenant Church will host a Seder meal starting at 4 p.m. Sunday to reflect on the Lenten season and the Jewish roots that served as a foundation of the Christian faith. 

“The last time we did this celebration was several years ago,” Larson said. “But we really wanted to emphasize the Lenten season this year and thought this would be a good way to reflect.”