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Pancakes to Ashes–An Ash Wednesday Service on Shrove Tuesday

If you are like many churches, you may offer a parish gathering on Shrove Tuesday. Maybe it’s a Mardi Gras celebration. Maybe it’s …

Use this simple liturgy to make Ash Wednesday accessible to people of all ages. We wanted to make Ash Wednesday, a day …

Many churches celebrate Shrove Tuesday with a big pancake supper. If your church does not do a pancake supper, or you know some …

Lent is a time for intentional re-connection with God, "by self-examination and repentance; by prayer, fasting, and …

As Ash Wednesday approaches, here are three teaching points to consider as you invite your community into a meaningful experience …

Shrove Tuesday is an occasion to encourage members to consider hosting a “Fat Tuesday” dinner in their own homes and invite …

"For I will proclaim the name of the Lord; ascribe greatness to our God!" -Deuteronomy 32:3 Visual Inspiration For …

"...During Lent we do not say Alleluia in church. That way, when we use it again, it will be extra special. So, everyone help me, …

"Scripture engagement is a key catalyst for spiritual vitality in congregations and for individuals. In other words, if you want …

Planning for Lent 2018 While Lent may seem a long way off, many churches are already selecting resources for study and …