The Season of Lent
Lent Articles
Shrove Tuesday Party Packs
If your church does not do a pancake supper, provide a way for folks to celebrate together at home with these Shrove Tuesday Party Packs!
3 Teaching Points for Lent
Lent is a time for intentional re-connection with God, “by self-examination and repentance; by prayer, fasting, and self-denial; and by reading and meditating on God’s holy Word.” Here are 3 teaching points to help direct your teaching.
Pancake Supper Survival Guide
You agreed in a pre-pageant haze to take over this year’s Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper. Lent seemed so far away… Now it’s around the corner. We can help. Tips, plus free downloads for placemat and tri-fold.
Ash Wednesday Bonfire at Home
Bring the household together with a fire, confess and burn sins, share marshmallows. Honor the beginning of Lent with an Ash Wednesday tradition.
Lent in a Bag: An Activity for Church or Home
We have discovered that distributing small bags (cloth or ziplock bags) with symbols of the season assists individuals and families to “practice” Lent at home. Instructions, reflections (on purple paper) to go with each item, and materials are placed inside.
4 Things I Tell Children The Sunday Before Lent
As the calendar moved toward Ash Wednesday churches prepare Lenten programs. But what about the Sunday before Lent? Here’s how I teach and show children the meaning of the season. Sunday school or children’s chapel outline.
Lent-Easter 2018: “The Good Book Club” Reads Luke and Acts
A new initiative by Forward Movement invites everyone to take up their Bibles this Lent and Easter. The Good Book Club starts with Luke and Acts.
Creating a Lenten Prayer Space at Home
In a family with small children it is often difficult to know how to create a space to journey through lent together in a developmentally appropriate way. Our family has tried different practices and readings through lent, but the one thing that has been constant in our Lenten practices is simply creating a collection of symbolic items in a central place in the home (i.e. on the family table or on a stand in a main living area).
Lenten Books and Devotions for Adults
Looking for Lenten books or devotions for adults? Check out these resources for Lent, from five different publishers.
What’s in YOUR Lent in a Bag: Shared Photos!
Readers have been sharing Lent in a Bag ideas since 2013. Churches around the country have put their spin on ‘Lent in a Bag’ and we asked them to share with you! Check out these pictures of all the different versions from a wide variety of churches.
On Ash Wednesday: A Word from St. Francis
“Inwardly cleansed, interiorly enlightened, and inflamed by the fire of the Holy Spirit, may we be able to follow in the footprints of Your beloved Son.”
Activity for Lent: Lord’s Prayer Tracing Cross
An activity for all ages, the Lords Prayer Tracing Cross is visual and tactile way to deepen prayer experience. Try it this Lent at church or home.
Books & Music for Lent from Paraclete Press
As the calendar draws near to Lent, many churches and individuals are looking for books and resources for the journey. Paraclete Press has new offerings for Lent, as well as trusted favorites. From books to CDs… children to adults… there is something for everyone.
Webinar: Planning for Lent (recording and resources)
Your invited to this free webinar on planning for Lent. Big picture thinking and practical ideas with Matthew Kozlowski, Krista Lovell, and Sue Van Oss.
Painting the Psalms: A Church Explores Spirituality of Art
Through painting the psalms, an unused room becomes a space for Sacred Art, to explore creativity and spirituality for a whole community.
On Ash Wednesday, The Power of Scripture
From Joel to Matthew, the Scripture in the Ash Wednesday service resonates with power. Here are our top 5 favorites.
Ash Wednesday Bonfire at Home
Bring the household together with a fire, confess and burn sins, share marshmallows. Honor the beginning of Lent with an Ash Wednesday tradition.
Creative Ideas for Children’s Ash Wednesday
Interactive and age appropriate worship ideas to help children understand and experience Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent. Includes burning palms, writing intentions on butterflies, and more.
This Lent, Add Instead of Subtract
Whatever you choose – adding or subtracting – the point is to do something that feeds your soul without draining your energy or making you resent the time. Be realistic, keep it simple and enjoy!
Creating a Lenten Prayer Space at Home
In a family with small children it is often difficult to know how to create a space to journey through lent together in a developmentally appropriate way. Our family has tried different practices and readings through lent, but the one thing that has been constant in our Lenten practices is simply creating a collection of symbolic items in a central place in the home (i.e. on the family table or on a stand in a main living area).
“The Painting Table” in Lent
The Painting Table is a book by Roger Hutchison, which has inspired workshops during Lent and other seasons. Here he describes how he used his practice of painting with the spirit and your fingers to create a Lenten series.
Children’s Prayers and Bible Verses for Lent
The season of Lent is a perfect time for children to take on the challenge of learning a prayer by heart, or memorizing a Bible verse. Here are some suggestions.
Pancake Supper Survival Guide
You agreed in a pre-pageant haze to take over this year’s Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper. Lent seemed so far away… Now it’s around the corner. We can help. Tips, plus free downloads for placemat and tri-fold.
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