Lent is a season of repentance, fasting and preparation for the coming of Easter. It lasts 40 days, not counting Sundays, beginning on Ash Wednesday and ending on Holy Saturday, the day before Easter or Resurrection Sunday. (Read “What is …
Mount Pocono UMC offers drive-through ashes
Mount Pocono UMC found a new, adaptive way to perform an old ritual for people who needed it. On Ash Wednesday they provided drive-through ashes from noon to 6 PM, welcoming members and visitors in over 200 cars. “We never …
Why does Lent begin with ashes?
As the first day of Lent, Ash Wednesday is a time for reflecting on our humanity, our sins and our mortality. Take a moment to watch this video from The United Methodist Church to discover the history and traditions of …
Bible Study: “Fathers & Daughters”
Fathers & DaughtersIn the Biblical Tradition A 7-Week Bible Study for Lent 2022 Week One – Genesis 29: 13-30 “A Stealthy Wedding Planner” Rev. Nina Patton-Semerod Week Two – Numbers 27: 1-11 “Worthy of Inheritance” Rev. Tim Fisher Week Three – Acts 21: 7-14 …
North District’s new Lenten resource studies Fathers & Daughters
The Rev. Steve Morton, North District Superintendent, offers all churches another Lenten study led by district clergy–this one focusing on a rarely explored topic: biblical relationships between fathers and daughters. The original 7-week Bible study–an annual passion project for Morton– …
Easter Event at Telford: Grace UMC
Grace UMC in Telford held a socially distanced Easter Drive-Through Parade on Saturday, March 27, from 1 to 3 PM in our church lot. This colorful celebration event was free for all who attended. We handed out “He Is Risen” plastic bags …
‘Re-engage with God’
A pastor’s Lenten reflection for challenging times As the return of sunny days and moderating temperatures slowly yet surely melt away our piles of snow, we can see that spring is finally on its way. I sense this winter was …
Church members still fighting hunger from home for Lent
St. John’s Ivyland UMC is continuing its fight against hunger in a small but important mission project during this season of Lent. Members are wrapping plastic eating utensils at home to donate to the Trenton (N.J.) Area Soup Kitchen (TASK). …
Church teaches Lent is for caring, sharing
The Christian Education ministries at Fritz UMC Bethlehemisobserving Lent in special ways, including these activities among our children and youth: Lenten Care Packages have been sent home to families, complete with snap pea seeds, soil, newspaper, the Lord’s Prayer broken into 6 graphics, and …
Observing a Long Lent
It is difficult to believe that the Season of Lent is upon us once again. It seems like it was just Christmas. I continue to receive delayed Christmas cards every day; so it still feels like the holiday season….
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