Tag: Lent
Ten ways to go deeper during Lent
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The followers of Jesus our now on that annual journey from Ash Wednesday toward Easter. Lent provides an opportunity to relate to God and others in new ways.
Why a cross of ashes?
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On Ash Wednesday pastors dip their thumbs into a bowl of ashes and draw a cross on worshipers’ foreheads. The practice is ancient. Learn why ashes connect people with God.
Get ready for your Lenten journey
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Lent is a season of reflection and spiritual renewal. Here are some Lenten resources designed to guide groups, families, and individuals in preparation for Easter.
A journey in ashes
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“I invite you, on the heels of General Conference, to observe a holy Lent,” says Michigan Bishop David Bard. His counsel, “slow down and dig deep” in this uncertain time.
Global headlines, local heartlines
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News out of the 2019 General Conference caused pain and uncertainty for many. United Methodist congregations in Michigan offered information and pastoral care.
District dialogue: now what?
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The Rev. Dwayne Bagley watched the livestream of the 2019 General Conference and ponders what’s next for the people called Methodist.
Social media resources for Lent
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Ash Wednesday 2019 is March 6. It marks the beginning of Lent, a time for reflection and preparation for Easter.
Growing in the dark during Lent
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March 6 is Ash Wednesday, a time to enter dark places of life to declutter and create space for miracles.
Time for shouting
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After Parkland, this Florida pastor believes it’s time for righteous anger and redemptive action.