Lenten Small Groups
We have four small groups meeting regularly during Lent, on a variety of different topics, including groups you can participate in online.
Community Lenten Devotional: How Do You Lent?
The season of Lent is often associated with penance, fasting and abstinence, like with giving up a habit or a food, yet the word itself is derived from an Anglo-Saxon word meaning spring, a season of new beginnings and growth. We know these associations can co-exist, but what does that actually look like?
You are invited to help answer that question. Our 2026 Community Lenten Devotional will center around the question “How do you Lent?” (Note the use of Lent as a verb—an action word—not a noun.) Everyone is invited to contribute a response to this question. Responses do not need to be lengthy (think just a paragraph or two, not a book chapter) or profoundly theological (though they can be). It is okay to simply write, “I don’t Lent”, and then explain a bit about why.
In addition to your written contribution, please submit a photo of yourself. This will help all of us recognize who you are and help build community connections. Contributions should be emailed to Sarah Almén no later than Sunday, February 8, so we have time to prepare for distribution on Ash Wednesday, February 18. If you have questions, please reach out to any member of the Faith Force (Sarah, Don, Mary Jean or Pastor Jane) and we’ll be happy to help.