"Whatever you choose - adding or subtracting - the point is to do something that feeds your soul without draining your energy or …
Burning Palms to Ashes with the Confirmation Class
"A somber, quiet ritual was transformed by the smiles and giggles of young people, fully present, enjoying the moment, burning …
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The Church Has Many Doors: Inviting Others to Lent
"Put out signs, advertise in social media, create simple flyers that you members can give to colleagues, neighbors and friends, …
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Creating a Lenten Prayer Space at Home
"The one thing that has been constant in our Lenten practices is creating a collection of symbolic items in a central place in the …
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Spring Comes Early with Plants in Your Sunday School Room
"If we bring plants and flowers into our Sunday School rooms – a relatively inexpensive undertaking – we can set an example of …
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How to Plan an Effective Retreat
"A retreat gives participants a time and space to be fully present, to do work that is hard to accomplish, or to partake in …
February 2nd: Groundhog Day or Candlemas?
"If Candlemas be fair and bright, Come winter, have another flight. If Candlemas bring clouds and rain, Go winter, and come not …
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All God’s Children: Intergenerational Lenten Program for all Ages
"The mingling of innocence and maturity, playfulness and reverence creates a bold and bigger vision of the church as the body of …
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Lenten Books & Resources from Forward Movement
"Their reflections speak of human frailty and holy grace, of the longings and aspirations of our human hearts, and of the …
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Books for Lent: Church Publishing
"Lent is the perfect time to focus on one’s health – spiritually as well as physically." Resources for Lent The following are …










