What is Lent all about? 

Lent is season of time marked in the Christian calendar which observes the 6 weeks days leading up to Easter. Lent begins on what is known as Ash Wednesday and culminates on Maundy Thursday of Holy Week, or Thursday the week of Easter. This year, Lent takes place from March 5th until April 17th. Join us in a church-wide season of fasting by committing to fast and pray for at least one day during the 6 weeks of Lent.

At UCC we want to intentionally set aside time for reading and meditating on Scripture, prayer, and fasting during the season of Lent. We want to enter into this season as a church community, being joined together and being built up by fasting and prayer.

We are inviting you to join us in a church-wide season of fasting by committing to fast and pray for at least one day during the 6 weeks of Lent. Instead of partaking in food, commit to pray and read scripture during that day. 

We encourage everyone to do a water fast – only water for a whole 24 hours. You can also choose to do a partial fast (for example allowing non-caffeinated drinks, broth &/or juice etc.). We also recommend that you abstain from entertainment that day in order to consecrate more time for prayer.

Read more about Lent here.