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 …
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Shrove Tuesday Party Packs
Many churches celebrate Shrove Tuesday with a big pancake supper. If your church does not do a pancake supper, or you know some …
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 …
Building Faith Does Ash Wednesday: 8 Helpful Posts
"Almighty God, you have created us out of the dust of the earth: Grant that these ashes may be to us a sign of our mortality and …
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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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Pancake Supper Survival Guide
"Remember that this is a holy act of servanthood that you are performing as you help your fellow Christians prepare for Lent. God …
Children’s Picture Books about Pancakes
"You may wish to read one or more on Pancake Day or on the days leading up to it..." Shrove …
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Shrove Tuesday: Pancake Relay Race!
"Today, many churches hold "Pancake Suppers." These can be great intergenerational events in which all pitch in to cook pancakes, …