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In Today's Coram Deo with the Bishop:
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Dear Brothers and Sisters of the Diocese,
Epiphanytide draws to a close next week, and while we continue to reflect on the revelation of Jesus Christ as the Savior of the nations, we also prepare to enter the holy season of Lent.
Below, you'll find a variety of Lenten resources from across the diocese and the Anglican Church of North America. Some are designed for corporate worship, others for personal devotion, and some provide an introduction to Lent for those new to our tradition. My hope and prayer is that these resources bless you as we prepare to enter into the Lenten season together. Thank you to those who contributed resources to share!
With my love and prayers,
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LENTEN DEVOTIONALS FROM
DWGC CHURCHES
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The Gospel of Luke
A Lenten Devotional from Covenant Anglican
This devotional is an adaptation of a method of prayer and Scripture reading developed by the Irish Jesuits, which enables us to create space in our hurried lives for stillness, engagement with God’s Word, and honest prayer. You'll be guided to spend a few moments reflecting on artwork and thoughts each day before being led through seven
movements of prayer and Scripture reading to turn our eyes into ears; so that God’s word is received as God’s voice.
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Journey to Jerusalem
A Lenten Devotional from Grace Anglican Church
This Lenten devotional features reflections from ten Grace writers who want to join you on your Lenten journey to Easter morning. Each day, they offer you a gift: a reading from the ACNA Sunday Eucharistic Lectionary, a thoughtful reflection on its significance, and a prayer to encourage and guide you along the way.
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Cross & Crown
A Lenten Devotional from Oak Forest Church
Each day in this devotional consists of Scripture readings, prayers, and questions for reflection. If you only have 10 minutes to spare, not a problem! If you want to ponder the readings for hours, go for it! Our ultimate aim is to reflect meaningfully upon the death and resurrection of Christ, and our union with Him, while pursuing holiness.
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A Guide to Daily Prayer in Lent
from Apostles Houston
| Apostles also offers a great introduction to Lent, including a helpful FAQ section, on their website. You can view it HERE. | |
Intro to Lent
from Oak Forest Anglican Church
Oak Forest has a great introduction on the Christian Year including a section on Lent on their website.
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A Lenten Handout
from HopePointe
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Next Generation Leadership Initiative
The mission of the Next Generation Leadership Initiative is to discover, develop, and deploy leaders and ministry resources for the Anglican Church in North America.
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Lent: A Rookie Anglican Guide
Are you new to Anglicanism or Lent? Anglican Compass has a wonderful "Rookie" guide to the church seasons.
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DWGC Lenten Worship Playlist
We have made a Lenten Playlist for you to worship with during Lent. The playlist includes both traditional Lenten songs and hymnody, as well as modern Lenten songs and music.
We hope this is a blessing to you on your Lenten journey!
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2-Minute Video on Lent
Watch this 2-minute video from The Very Rev. Chris Findley, rector of St. Patrick's Anglican Church in Murfreesboro, TN. This video gives a quick description of what Lent is and how it is traditionally practiced.
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Creative Guide for Scriptural Imagination
Spark your creativity for the season of Lent. This Creative Guide for Scriptural Imagination is designed to support you as you create for the season of Lent. You will be guided through 12 exercises that lead you to welcome the Holy Spirit into your creative process as you interact with Scripture, poetry, artwork, and prayers. Each exercise will guide you in recording your own words, pictures, and colors.
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Each morning throughout Lent we will start our day with a new focus in prayer. In addition to drawing from the 2019 BCP, these prayers are offered by many voices, including US Trustees, ARDF Staff, and various supporters and friends of ARDF. As you pray for the ministries of churches all around the world, you can also support them through donations to ARDF! In both relief and development work, Christ’s saving love is proclaimed through the witness of the local church. Let’s join their ministries this Lent! | |
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Lenten Journey 2025: Not Home. Come Home. - Matthew 25 Initiative
At the Matthew 25 Initiative, their desire is to see the unseen and the marginalized treasured. This Lenten season, they invite you to join them on a journey of normalizing Anglican justice and mercy by thoughtfully engaging in this historic Christian season through the themes of "Home."
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"Home" connotes safety, comfort, belonging, love, nostalgia, identity, freedom, and stability — representing both a physical place and an emotional refuge.
How do Jesus and his body, the Church, offer this to the world in tangible ways?
Sign up below to receive daily reflections on prayer, fasting, and almsgiving in your inbox during Lent from the Matthew 25 Initiative.
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Family Resources for Lent
Ashley Tumlin Wallace is a mom of four teenagers married to an Anglican priest. Together they planted a church in the panhandle of Florida where Ashley's been the director of the children’s ministry for the last eleven years. Her ideas and resources help families prepare and practice Lent within the home and church. Last year, Ashley published The Liturgical Home: Lent. This edition in the Liturgical Home book series includes devotions, study guides, recipes, and more! Check out Ashley's blog for other great Lenten resources for you and the whole family!
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Open and Unafraid: Prayer Cards
Check out the Open and Unafraid: A Set of Psalm Prayer Cards created by Rev. W. David O. Taylor and his wife Phaedra. These Psalms Prayer Cards are designed to help individuals, families, small groups and communities pray in light of the Book of Psalms. The Taylors hope they are a helpful aid to prayer during the season of Lent and beyond.
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