If there was ever a time to reclaim Lent it is now. In a world of constant distraction, overconsumption and crisis this ancient season is intended to simplify life and make space for what matters. We follow Jesus into the wilderness for 40 days to fast and pray.
Many Christians choose to give something up, and take something on. What is God is calling you to do less of over these 40 days, and what you might want to use the extra mental space to do more of?
Fast
Fasting is an ancient discipline. Combined with prayer it has an amazing power to simplify our lives and set our hearts on God. What are you dependant on in your life, and how can you fast from that? What are you consuming too much of and how can you set limits? Read more here
Detox La Terre – 40 Days to rethink your consumption
3 session at Church led by Ursula
– Sunday the 30th of March from 12.30 to 2:30pm (with shared lunch)
– Tuesday the 1st of April from 7:30pm to 9pm
– Sunday the 13th of April from 12.30 to 2:30pm (with shared lunch)
Read more and sign up here
Pray
Our Women’s ministry is organising Lent Prayer Partners. Gather for an hour every two weeks, with a cup of tea and pray, with a psalm and a scripture reading, and intercessions for our world, our church and ourselves, and ends in a beautiful collect and the Lord’s Prayer. Email Angela for more information
Join with our All Saints Morning prayer in your own time, updated twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays. You can find a simple order of readings and prayers here.
Lectio 365 is a smartphone app that provides a reflective pattern of daily prayer. It is gentle, biblical and spiritually nourishing – a great way to start or end the day. You can find out more and download the app here
The Prayer Course II for small groups or individuals is the sequel to the excellent Lectio course from 24/7 Prayer
Looking for more ideas?
The Bible Society – Lent Encounter
There is a lovely set of daily Lenten practices for families here