Lent begins on Ash Wednesday (in 2018: February 14th), marking the beginning of Lent, which is intended to be a time of self-denial, moderation, fasting, and the forsaking of sinful activities and habits.

Lent is the period of 40 days (which comes before Easter in the Christian calendar) set aside for reflection and preparation before the celebrations of Easter. By observing the 40 days of Lent, Christians replicate Jesus Christ’s sacrifice and withdrawal into the desert for 40 days. This year Lent starts on Feb 14th and Ends on Mar 29th.

We encourage each other to join in out UU Lent Practice of focusing on a word a day for spiritual growth and insight.

FEB 14 – FEB 18

WED – MINDFULLNESS, THU – DEVOTION, FRI – QUIET, SAT – HUMILITY, AND SUN – LOVE

 FEB 19 – FEB 25

MON – DIFFERENCE,  TUE – JOY,  WED – CURIOSITY,  THU – FEAR,  FRI – SUFFERING,  SAT – PRAYER, AND SUN – JUSTICE

 FEB 26 – MAR 4

MON – GRATITUDE,  TUE – CREATIVITY,  WED – FRIENDSHIP,  THU – DREAMS,  FRI – MISTAKES,  SAT – HEAL, AND SUN – HOSPITALITY

MAR 5 – MAR 11

MON – POSSIBILITY,  TUE – ABUNDANCE, WED – HEART,  THU – FAILURE, FRI – MEMORY,  SAT – AWE, AND SUN – STRUGGLE

 MAR 12 – MAR 18

MON – AWARENESS,  TUE – FREEDOM,  WED – PATIENCE,  THU – INSPIRATION,  FRI – HONESTY,  SAT – VULNERABILITY. AND SUN – HUNGER

 MAR 19 – MAR 25

MON – ACTION,  TUE – HOME,  WED – TEAMWORK,  THU – WORSHIP,  FRI – COMMUNITY,  SAT – DOUBT, AND SUN – MERCY

 MAR 26 – APR 1

MON – PASSION,  TUE – TRUST,  WED – HOPE,  THU – BELIEF,  FRI – CONNECTION,  SAT – FORGIVENESS, AND SUN – REJOICE

We like Food! You like Food! Now that’s a reason to fellowship!

Okay folks… Bring your dribbles and your nibbles and join us for a First Sunday Potluck following our weekly service. Keep in mind we are an earth centered congregation and prefer to limit unhealthy and highly processed food and wasteful paper products. Fresh locally sourced meats, cheese, fruits and vegetables are welcome. If you you can jot down on a label your recipe name and ingredients, it helps others who have dietary restrictions.

By the way, don’t be shy if you cannot bring anything! We love to share and there is always more than enough for everyone. Your company is all we request!