Ash Wednesday

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent. This 40-day stretch leading up to Easter Sunday is meant to be a time to reflect on the death and resurrection of Jesus. Traditionally, the Church has invited people to fasting, prayer, and almsgiving.

We want to invite you to consider how you can engage with this season to connect more deeply with your own humanity and need for God over the next 40 days.

The number 40 is mentioned 146 times in Scripture and generally symbolizes a season of testing, trials, and then triumph.

God flooded the earth for 40 days and nights.

Goliath mocked and taunted Israel for 40 days and nights.

Moses was up on Mount Sinai for 40 days and nights.

The Israelites wandered in the desert for 40 years.

Jesus fasted in the wilderness for 40 days and nights.

Jesus remained on Earth for 40 days after His resurrection.

Consider how God might be asking you to turn your eyes towards Him over these next 40 days.

1. Is there something He’s asking you to lay down?
2. Is there something He’s asking you to practice?
3. Is there someone He’s asking you to pray for?

We invite you to allow this season to draw you closer to Him.