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February 10, 2021
Tread Lightly for Lent The Presbyterian Hunger Program strives to walk with people in moving towards sustainable choices that restore and protect all of God’s children and creation. However, some of our collective choices have led to a changing global climate, which translates to warmer temperatures, rising sea-levels, and severe storms, just to name a… Read more »
February 23, 2018
Daily Reflection-Action calendar for Lent In Lent, we reflect on Christ’s ministry, death, and resurrection. We slow down, take time, and examine our internal spiritual lives and the way we live out our Christian faith in the world around. This Lenten calendar begins with ways to prepare ourselves for the Lent and Easter season… Read more »
March 7, 2014
So far for me this Lent, I am finding it a spiritual practice in and of itself to learn of, and pay attention to, all the many wonderful Lenten resources out there this year. It seems to be a growing movement to connect our inward spiritual disciplines to the broader world that God created and… Read more »
February 27, 2014
This week Village Church’s Environmental Action Committee launched its Stop Using Bottled Water during Lent campaign. Following the example of campaigns by the Green Team at Platt Woods UMC in 2012 and by the Earth Shepherds at Second Presbyterian Church in 2013, EAC has placed signs at Drinking Fountains and at Lavatories around the church… Read more »
February 8, 2013
The 2013 daily calendar “Tread Lightly for Lent” is now available for download. Click here to learn more. Individuals and congregations alike are invited to use this resource as a daily reminder that drawing close to God and caring for God’s earth go hand in hand. May your Lenten season be blessed!
February 21, 2012
On the verge of Ash Wednesday, have you thought about how God calls you to remember your “dust-ness” in this holy time? Might there be a practice you could take on during Lent in order to deepen your care for, and relationship to, God’s good earth? Click here to read more thoughts of “Earth Care… Read more »
February 17, 2012
Once again, grassroots network Presbyterians for Earth Care has produced a timely, thoughtful, and helpful resource to help us think and pray about creation care as part of the Lenten season. This 2012 Lenten devotional resource is called “Feasting on God’s Gifts; Fasting in Sorrow,” and includes reflections for Ash Wednesday, for each week of… Read more »
February 16, 2012
Presbyterian pastor Carolyn Gillette was commissioned to write a new set of hymns for Lent by The Presbyterian Outlook magazine. (They have posted the new hymn texts on their web site.) The hymn for the first Sunday in Lent is based on Genesis 9, with its creation care themes. Carolyn gives permission for free… Read more »
January 31, 2012
Daily Lenten Calendar from Environmental Ministries (PCUSA) As part of the season of Lent, Environmental Ministries is offering “Tread Lightly for Lent,” a simple, daily calendar that encourages Presbyterians to reflect theologically about ecojustice and to take action on issues such as water, land, air, people, and other species. Each of the 40 days of Lent has a topic to think about,… Read more »
January 30, 2012
a Seven Week study in faith formation Created by a faith-based organization in Louisville, KY “Lent 4.5” is an interesting seven-week study process that encourages us to live into Christian simplicity. Through the study, issues explored include food, consumption, water, energy, gratitude & generosity. Click here to learn more.
