2nd Sunday of Lent — Family faith formation for March 13, 2022
NOTE: During the season of Lent you may want to have the following items available for your gathering space: a candle and..
Celebrating Ash Wednesday on fraternity row
Trip Porch and Indianola Presbyterian Church partner with fraternities at The Ohio State University to host an outdoor Ash Wednesday service.
The Rev. Traci Smith shares recommendations for simple family-oriented spiritual practices for Lent and beyond
(PNS) — The Rev. Traci Smith shared her insight and recommendations for simple Holy Week practices that can be done in-home to..
Ash Wednesday: A poem
God knows I don’t need to be reminded I’m nothing, but it is nice to know someone once promised— at the beginning..
You are dust, and to dust you will return … but not forever
In life, God gives us meaning and purpose. This continues, even in death, writes Aaron Neff.
Growing to love Ash Wednesday
Julie Raffety grew up without celebrating Ash Wednesday but now finds the hands-on, participatory nature of the ritual to be grounding.
1st Sunday of Lent — March 6, 2022
Luke 4:1-13, Deuteronomy 26:1-11 Lent 1C Many years ago, I was asked to facilitate a congregation’s fundraising effort. The church had a..
Order of worship — March 6, 2022
You are welcome to use this liturgy in your online worship services and distribute it to your congregation. It is free for..
Wilderness blessings — Weekly Christian ed lesson
Last week, a friend who knows I’m a church educator asked me if I was ready for Lent. I gave the same..
Who’s That Knocking at My Door?
“He departed from him until an opportune time.” What a strange line. We assume Luke meant the Garden of Gethsemane; But we..
Invitation to a contemplative Lent
Which path – giving up or taking up – will help you foster a contemplative Lent this year, asks L. Roger Owens?
Maundy Thursday prayer
Glorious God, There was a time – centuries ago – when the Word became flesh and moved into the neighborhood. The Word..
The Eden love story culminates at Easter
Guest commentary by Dave Coles Fairy tales often begin with, “Once upon a time, in a land far, far away …” The creation..
What Did the Cross Accomplish?
N.T. Wright, Simon Gathercole, Robert B. Stewart WJK Press, 120 pages This small book contains a discussion with N.T. Wright and Simon..
Time Out – Lent
Take time to pay attention in this chill and penitential season. Set aside some now-and-then for simply now, leave then for later,..
Prayer for Lent in a pandemic
From dust we came, to dust we will return. Dear God, it’s one thing to know that, another thing to live into..
Where the Eye Alights: Phrases for the Forty Days of Lent
Marilyn McEntyre Eerdmans, 128 pages This is a beautiful book that might have been a disaster were it not written by Marilyn..
Lenten activities for families
Guest Outpost blog by Sarah Iliff McGill Ash Wednesday is coming up. As a pastor and a mom, I know many are..
Lenten devotion video: The symbol of towels
As we mark this Holy Week, we consider the symbol of towels. Towels remind us of Jesus' servant leadership and also his..
Lenten devotion video: The symbol of oil
This week we look to the symbol of oil and consider what it means to be called by God and anointed for..
Lenten devotion video: The symbol of shoes
What do shoes have to do with faith? As people of the Way we are always on a journey — a journey..
Lenten devotion video: The symbol of coins
This week’s devotion centers around coins. What stories do coins bring to mind? What Bible passages? We’ll consider our right relationship to..
Lenten devotion video: The symbol of the cross
As many practice social distancing and gatherings are cancelled, the Outlook seeks to provide resources for our Lenten journey and ways to stay..
For the Beauty of the Earth: A Lenten Devotional
Leah D. Schade Chalice Press, 56 pages Lent is a penitential season. Its original purpose was to prepare believers for Easter by..
Burying the alleluias
We “bury” or “lock up” our alleluias on Ash Wednesday in preparation for Lent. This is not my idea, but an ancient..
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