INVITATION TO #UULENT

#UULent photo-a-day was created by Rev. Mr. Barb Greve as a way for Unitarian Universalists to engage in a shared spiritual practice, with deep historical roots, alongside our siblings in faith. However, rather than engage in a practice of self-denial to bring us closer to G*d (as many of our Christian siblings do), this is an invitation for UUs to spend "the Season of Lent engaged in a spiritual discipline of deep intention and appreciation."

If you are concerned that a UU Lenten practice boarders on appropriation, Rev. Mr. Barb Greve notes "As Unitarian Universalists, we share theological roots with our Christian siblings. Early Unitarian Universalists observed Lent and many continue to do so to this day. At the beginning of Skinner House Books’ creation in the early 1960s, the UUA published Lenten manuals to help practitioners intentionally engage in reflection. Using a modern-day approach, #UULent provides similar help."

This year, MVUUF invites you to participate in #UULent alongside our leadership, and thousands of other UUs across the world. Here's how...

• Beginning Wednesday, February 18, refer to the #UULent Photo-a-Day calendar (below) for the word of the day. Or, visit the UULent Facebook page for a quote, along with the word of the day.
• Reflect upon each day's word (or quote) throughout the day. Contemplate its relevance to the world, and your place in it.
• Snap a photo which represents the days word (or quote), or is reflective of your thoughts.
• (Optional) Post your photo on your own social media, and/or in MVUUF Beloved Community on Facebook with #UULent.
• Not a member of MVUUF Beloved Community, but would like to be? Email Meredith Plummer at membership@mvuuf.org and they will send you an invite link.

Friday of each week, we will feature a selection of pictures from MVUUF Beloved Community in our weekly eBlast, along with each week's focus word (all of the daily words are tied to a focus word. Each focus word is one of our shared values). However, if you want to see more pictures, you can search your own social media sites for #UULent.

Learn more about #UULent by clicking the button below.