What is Lent?

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Lent is 40 days set aside for Christians to spend time strengthening their relationship with God, themselves and with others.

 

Before Jesus began his earthly ministry, he spent 40 days in the wilderness.

Jesus spent this time strengthening His relationship with God and His understanding of what God had called Him to. All of this was to strengthen for the journey ahead of Him.

 

In the same way, Lent invites us to pause a piece of our lives to make space to grow in our relationship with God, ourselves and others.

 

I love Lent! I love that there is time each year to pause and grow. I love that there are ways I can grow on my own and ways we can grow as a community!

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This year, we invite you to join Walking Through Lent: a 15-minute a day spiritual exercise to renew our mind, heart and body. The challenge is not about “giving up something for Lent.”  But a challenge to reflect and grow.

 

Here’s how it works:

40 Days of Reflections

Set aside time each day to read and reflect.

Each week during Lent, we will look at a passage in the Bible about Jesus’ last days on earth. After the reading, you’ll find reflection questions for 5 days of each week.  Set aside time each day to read and reflect.

40 Miles *

You are invited to walk 40 miles in 40 days. It’s suggested that you walk /run or bike 1 mile each day, but do what best fits into your schedule.

As you walk, take some time to notice the world around you and reflect on the daily question. Or connect with a friend or family member as you walk.

 

*If walking a mile isn’t possible due to physical or environmental restrictions, it’s ok!  Find something  to do daily for about 15 minutes. It could be sitting in silence or writing or creating . . . Anything that helps us reconnect with God, ourselves or others meets our primary goal!

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Lenten Walking Group

Sundays March 23, 30, April 6, 13 at 2pm we will meet in the church parking lot.

We will have a brief devo and then start walking! Everyone is invited to walk at their own pace. Friends welcome!

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On your ouwn: Take a guided Prayer Walk by video or audio. (on this page)
You can walk the canal path (Black Rock Rd entrance) or be anywhere else! 

Take time, reflect and listen.  

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