Lent

Lent is the period of seven weeks before Easter when Christians prepare to remember the death and the resurrection of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. Lent can be traced back to as early as the 3rd Century and takes its duration from the time that Jesus spent in the wilderness after His baptism. For Christians today it's a time to remember our faults, a time of penitence and reconciliation, for some it is also a time to get ready to affirm their individual faith through baptism or confirmation.

To find your nearest Church to attend special services on Ash Wednesday or during Holy Week visit www.achurchnearyou.com.

To Learn more about Lent and Easter at http://www.rejesus.co.uk/

 

Over the last few years the Church of England has promoted a new and interesting way to observe Lent. Instead of giving something up, the Love Life Live Lent campaign has sought to transform communities by getting people to do something generous, fun and kind together, to learn more click here. Love Life Live Lent is available on Facebook, where you can share your activities with your friends by downloading the application.

 

 

This Lent we are also using Twitter to communicate the acts of generosity people all over the world are doing for each other to build better communities. Follow us at http://twitter.com/c_of_e.

 

Other Christian organisations with Lent initiatives include:

 

Tearfund's Carbon Fast

Christian Aid pilgrimage

USPG

Methodist Church

Church Mission Society

Church Urban Fund

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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