The Season of Lent
Lent Articles
Three Teaching Points for Ash Wednesday
As Ash Wednesday approaches, here are three teaching points to consider as you invite your community into a meaningful experience of Lent.
Shrove Tuesday at Home
Shrove Tuesday is an occasion to encourage members to consider hosting a “Fat Tuesday” dinner in their own homes and invite neighbors, friends, and family
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.
Adult Study for Lent 2018: “Meeting Jesus in the Gospel of John”
Do you wish to deepen your relationship with God? This Lenten program grounded in the Gospel of John is excellent for groups, with free facilitation guides.
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.
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.
Making Pretzels: A Traditional Activity for Lent
Making pretzels provides a welcome activity during Lent, while teaching about prayer, fasting, scripture and baking! Easy recipe included.
Daily Thoughts & Practices for a Glorious Lent
A series of thoughts/practices/prompts, one for each day of Lent. It’s a beautiful balance of the divine and ordinary; the sublime and the every-day.
Building Faith Does Ash Wednesday: 8 Helpful Posts
“Almighty God, you have created us out of the dust of the earth.” Building Faith offers ideas and inspiration for Ash Wednesday and Shrove Tuesday.
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.
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.
Guiding Teenagers in Lent: Give Up on Giving Up?
Teenagers may trivialize Lent, or over-intensify it. Adults can help teens set goals for spiritual growth, not be afraid of failure, and draw closer to God.
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.
Lenten Books and Devotions for Children & Families
Five Christian publishing houses offer their latest Lenten resources for children and families.
The Church Has Many Doors: Inviting Others to Lent
So…invite people to Lent! I know it seems a bit counter-intuitive, but it isn’t really. What do all the studies tell us that people in the U.S. want from religion or spirituality? They want a sense of mystery, silence, a connection to God and connections to others. How can you open your many doors and offer this to your community during Lent?
Lenten Books & Resources from Forward Movement
As you no doubt know, Lent Madness is the world’s most popular online Lenten devotion. For people around the globe, the saintly smackdown is the very definition of Lenten devotion (and competition). Though it’s hard to believe, some people prefer a different approach to Lent, so I’m glad to share with you four other resources Forward Movement is really excited to offer you this Lent and Easter.
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.
Ash Wednesday Invitation to a Holy Lent
Matthew and Charlotte invite you to a holy Lent with the words of the Book of Common Prayer, set to music.
Daily Practices for a Glorious Lent
Each year Stephen Rozzelle creates a list of Lenten practices, one for each day. Powerful, inspiring, and often humorous. Enjoy and share.
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