lent: the neighbor who was jesus
Historically, the season of Lent in the church year is a time of preparation, repentance, and renewal. We remember and mark Jesus’ time of fasting and temptation in the wilderness. We ask God to help remove our sin and anything that has entangled us or is keeping us from experiencing our union with Jesus.
Along with our time together on Sundays in Lent, we are asking our whole church to join in some new spaces for pressing into prayer in this season that we might walk in the way of Jesus together. Scroll down to learn more.
SHARED Spiritual Practices
We are inviting everyone to join us in shared rhythms of prayer throughout Lent. We are expectant for the ways God will meet us as we seek Him corporately in these times. Here are some ways you can participate:
We will gathering for Pre-Service Prayer on Sundays at 9:45am at Middle School 51.
We will be praying on Wednesday evenings at 7:30pm at the church office (506 5th Ave).
LENT RESOURCES
We recommend the following resources during the season of Lent:
Articles and Teachings
What is Ash Wednesday? essay by Caleb Clardy
Fasting: Our Relationship to Food, Body, and Image interview and discussion facilitated by Bethany Allen of Bridgetown Church
Teach Us to Pray teaching series by Caleb Clardy, Barbara Augustin, Robert Guerrero, Jackie Griffin, Lauren Lew, Tyler Staton, Patrick Boatwright, and David Louw
Devotionals
The Lent Project daily email newsletter by Biola University
Lent and Easter Wisdom meditations by Henri Nouwen
Bread and Wine: Readings for Lent and Easter daily readings edited by Plough
Books
How to Pray: A Simple Guide for Normal People book by Pete Greig
Fasting: The Ancient Practices book by Scot McKnight
Where the Eye Alights book by Marilyn McEntyre
Were you There? Lenten Reflections on the Spirituals book by Luke Powery
Invitation to Retreat book by Ruth Haley Barton
Tempted and Tried book by Russell Moore
The Undoing of Death book by Fleming Rutledge
Families
We Wonder: daily contemplative podcast for children and parents
StoryMakers: Lent video stories and hands-on activity ideas for families
LENT TEACHING SERIES
February 18 — March 31 / Join us during Lent for our series: The Neighbor Who Was Jesus. You can experience previous teachings via our livestream recordings or on our podcast. We also have a groups guide for further discussion and application.
upcoming events
February 18: Start of Lent Teaching Series: The Neighbor Who Was Jesus
March 3: Coffee Hour
March 24: Palm Sunday
March 28-29: 24hr Prayer