Lenten Newsletter 2018
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Resources, guides available for Lent-Easter season

As Lent begins  Wednesday, Feb. 14,  the Presiding Bishop invites Episcopalians into the Good Book Club , encouraging us to read the Gospel of Luke and Book of Acts together throughout this Lent and Easter season through a variety of resources.  Visit  here  to learn more about the Good Book Club and read on for more information about resources and guides of interest.

Calendar offers readings, quotes for all ages

Forward Movement and RenewalWorks offer this printed calendar for Lent and Easter with illustrations by Jay Sidebotham. Each day includes a reading and quote or cartoon, tailored for any age. The calendar is also available as an app for iOS and Android.

New podcast to highlight refugee welcome

Episcopal Migration Ministries will present a special weekly podcast, entitled "Hometown," through Lent and Easter 2018. The podcast, beginning Feb. 11, will showcase perspectives from across the country, church, and immigrant and refugee community.

A blog will accompany the podcast featuring written reflections, art, photography, music, and videos from podcast guests and others. An introduction to "Hometown" is available here .

Devotions for Lent offered by Presiding Bishop, heads of church

Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop and Primate Michael Curry joined the leaders of the Anglican Church of Canada, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada, and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America in preparing devotions for Lent for the upcoming liturgical season.

Named "Set Free By Truth," the devotions for Lent begin with Ash Wednesday on Feb. 14 and continue through Easter Sunday, April 1. Each segment presents Scripture citations, a reflection, and a prayer. Click here for a list containing details for each week.  "Set Free By Truth" is available for free downloading  here .

ER&D guide places emphasis on youth development

Episcopal Relief & Development recommends ordering its free 2018 Lenten Meditations Guide , with a devotional focus on early childhood development. Faith leaders have written reflections exploring how children inform our spirituality and the ways we can learn from their own spiritual lives.

ER&D also invites everyone to commemorate Episcopal Relief & Development Sunday for the First Sunday in Lent, Feb. 18.

Lent Madness 2018: Which saint will win the Golden Halo?

Since 2010, Lent Madness has placed  saints into a tournament-like, single-elimination bracket. Each pairing remains open for a set period of time and  people vote for their favorite. Visit here to download a copy of the 2018 bracket and for more information.

Save 25 percent on reading resources for Lent

Church Publishing Inc. is offering reading material for Lent with a complete listing available here and a catalog available here . (Use code LENT2018 at checkout for the 25-percent discount, valid through Feb. 17.)


Looking for the prayer resources?  Try the  Daily  Office:
Read online  here  or listen here.

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