Walk With Us Through the Season of Lent

In our spiritual life, we have times of great celebration. We also have times of deep reflection, when we empty ourselves before God and contemplate our place in the world. The Lenten season is one such time. Lent begins with Ash Wednesday, and before Ash Wednesday is Mardi Gras – a long-honored tradition where we participate in parades and enjoy indulgent foods before turning our full focus to God and our mortality. This faith-centered practice gives rhythm to our life and offers an opportunity for festivity followed by contemplation. Following are ways we can walk through this season together.

Prayer Guide for Lent
Rodney Duke, Professor Emeritus of Religious Studies at Appalachian State University, has written a translation of the Lord’s Prayer for us to follow during this Lenten season. Included in this translation are seven reflections on the prayer, one for each week during Lent, starting on the Sunday before Ash Wednesday. Click the link below to access a digital copy of these reflections and follow along with us.

Lenten Day of Service
On Sunday, March 8, we have an opportunity to put our faith in action through tangible ways to live, love and serve with Jesus. There will be simple hands-on projects for all age groups in the Chapel between services and in the Family Life Center, immediately following Crossroads. Click below to learn more!