Lent is forty days of reflection on the spiritual disciplines. It’s a time when we focus on the basic things we are called to do as Christians – to worship God, to serve our neighbors, to pray for one another, to study scripture, and to love all of God’s children. 

These disciplines are vital to our spiritual lives together. But spiritual disciplines aren’t a punishment. They aren’t something we do sadly in a room alone, something we do out of resignation or obligation. These disciplines open our hearts, wake our souls, and free us to be who we are created to be!

This year, we come into Lent under the theme of “Awake, my soul.” Worship, service, prayer, scripture study, and love: these are active ways we are called to get up and live our faith in the world. We can wake up, take action, and be empowered together!