First Christian Church
Puyallup, WA:
Here comes Lent! The Week Ahead at FCC Puyallup
We'll fill the wall under our baptistry with small crosses to remind us of the road we travel during this season. Do you have a wall-hanging cross to loan? Bring it to church and give it to Pastor Nancy or Worship Chair Robin Crabb. Your cross will help set the tone for our Lenten season.
The 40 (or 46) days of Lent tell the story of the last days before Jesus' crucifixion. From the honest reflection and stark penitence of Ash Wednesday to the conflicting emotions of Holy Week, Lent leads us to the Good Friday cross, and ultimately to…
10 Out of the Box Lent Ideas!
5 tips for engaging Lent
Lent is like committing to a long run. We know it will make us healthier and stronger; we know it’s good for our heart. We believe that at the finish line—Easter—we will feel satisfied, and maybe even triumphant. In the beginning of the run, we feel light and determined, like anything is possible. In the middle, our breathing becomes labored, our resolve fades, and we wonder why we thought we could accomplish something so difficult.
What Is Lent, and Why Do Christians Give Up Something for It?
Christians often "give up something for Lent" but why? What is the real reason behind the season?
8 Ways to make Lent meaningful for children
Lent is right around the corner. That means 40 days of fasting and penance. It may mean giving up alcohol, sweets, or social media as a form of spiritual housecleaning. As a father who still has ve…
Why Catholics should practice almsgiving this Lent (and every Lent)
Perhaps Catholics in the United States might redouble their efforts to give alms this Lent and to reflect in greater depth on the spiritual benefits the practice can bring.
How to bury the Alleluia before Lent
During the entire 40 days of Lent the word “Alleluia” is completely absent from the liturgy of the Church. It is never said once, even on Sundays. However, it is an important word, one …
6 reasons why I 'hate' Lent (A tongue-in-cheek look at Lent)
This morning, my 10-year-old showed me an infographic on Lent. An infographic. On Lent. There’s nothing quite like the innocence of a child and an illustrated guide to fasting and …
Why You Should Go to Confession This Lent
There’s just about nothing more beautiful you can do than to make a good Confession during Lent. Through Confession, God gives us healing and mercy.
Why this Lent is an opportunity to get our response to sex abuse right
A summit hosted by The Leadership Roundtable found concrete ways to address the church’s twin crises: a crisis of abuse and a crisis of leadership failures and cover-up.
How Giving up Your Cell Phone for Lent Is More Than an Act of Faith
This contributor advocates adding abstention from devices to that of tobacco and sweets.
What “strange gods” do we welcome into our hearts?
As we draw near the halfway mark of Lent, it would behoove us to reflect upon which gods we are honoring, admiring and loving more than God who gave us life. And then to show them the door.
Nugget of Knowledge: Lent
Is It Sinful to Observe (or Not To Observe) Lent?
This is the time of year when I receive a lot of questions about Lent. Is it sinful to observe Lent? Is it sinful not to? Is there spiritual benefit in observing it? Or could there even be an element of spiritual danger? I am going to offer a few comments of my own, then direct you to some contemporary writers who have been helpful to me. This much is beyond dispute: Nowhere in the Bible are we commanded to …
How to Meditate During Lent
Meditation and prayer are closely linked. Lent is the perfect time to blend the two. By Laurence Freeman, OSB
So What's the Story with LENT?
Got a minute? Watch this video and learn what Lent is REALLY about. It's more than just giving up candy :)
Lent’s just not what it used to be
As we drape the church in purple, we sharpen the will.
5 Things to Take Up This Lent
Lent doesn’t always mean forbidding ourselves pleasure; it can be an opportunity to seek the pleasure of God’s love and presence.
What to give up for Lent
Read our suggestions for how you can use this holy time to bless others.
How to be an Ignatian anti-racist this Lent
Lent is a time to draw near to the Lord, who is rich in mercy and seeks to heal us of the wounds of sin and division. A sin that continues to...
Forty Ideas for Your Lent
Helping you to live your faith at home, work and in the public square.
