As Lent begins this Wednesday, you might want to think about how you will engage with God this season
There are lots of resources, but here are a selection that you might like to use as a prompt.
40 acts https://www.stewardship.org.uk/40actsJoin thousands this Lent for a 40-day generosity challenge – building habits, deepening faith and reflecting the heart of Jesus through everyday acts.
Each day offers a simple invitation to give, bless, and grow in generosity – one act at a time.
Fringe dweller from CMS – Starting on Ash Wednesday, 18 February, each weekly email features:
- a reflection on one of Jesus’ encounters with people at the edges
- a contemporary real-life story
- a creative way to respond
- specially-written prayers
https://churchmissionsociety.org/lent-2026-fringe-dweller-resource/
Journey through the Psalms this Lent with Bible Society
Explore how these ancient songs speak to topics of creation, grief, justice, forgiveness and worship – and how they point us to Jesus.
https://www.biblesociety.org.uk/resources/the-lent-encounter
You may also want to use:
The Everyday faith app, which will contain some of the church of England ‘Draw Near’ Lent reflections.
The Lectio 365 app, will have Lent reflections based in the desert Fathers and Mothers with themes of prayer, simplicity, and spiritual renewal together.
Refreshments and lunch will be provided.
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Itinerary
9.30am Tea and Coffe
10am Opening Prayer and talk
11.15-11.30am Break
11.30am Talk
12.30pm Eucharist
1pm Lunch
20m Close