Lent 2021

Ash Wednesday Worship

We will gather virtually for an Ash Wednesday Worship on Wednesday, February 17 at 7 p.m.  In lieu of the imposition of ashes, we will be invited to make the sign of the cross on our foreheads. While a blessing and imposition of ashes are offered as an option in Ash Wednesday worship, and our parish is accustomed to practicing these rituals, they are not required to properly begin the season of Lent.

Everything you need for worship (links to Facebook Live, worship leaflets, and offertory plate) are available on our website:  www.saintsjamesandandrew.org 

Lenten Opportunities:

Bible Study & Prayer Resources:

• Come, Pray- The Prayer I Need this Day:  Subscribe to a series from the Society of St. John the Evangelist that provides a weekly 20-minute video inviting participants to explore and experience diverse prayer practices alongside the Brothers.
• Forward Day by Day: Receive daily lectionary readings and prayer in booklet, online, or podcast form.
• Join a parish bible study or online reflection:  Bible Study for Nerds is reading and discussing the Psalms during Lent (email mollyscherm@gmail.com for the schedule and zoom links);  Monday Bible Study focuses on the upcoming lectionary readings, and Friday Reflection discusses inspirational passages.  (email charlie.houghton@gmail.com for the schedule and zoom links.)

For Children, Teens, & Families:

• Building Faith does Ash Wednesday includes a series of articles about activities and practices geared to families with children for Ash Wednesday.. 
• A Lent, Holy Week, and Easter Activity Pack produced by Church Publishing includes a wealth of activities, craft projects, recipes, and short articles through which to explore Lent. 
• Illustrated Ministry resources for Lent and Easter provides coloring pages for free and for purchase..
• SsJA keeps a list of resources for children and families up to date. 

Lenten Retreat

• March 6, 9:30-12:  Lent and Longing for God  is a virtual retreat led by The Rev. Dr. Margaret Bullitt-Jonas will guide participants in exploring “our desire for closer union with the Love that created us and that longs to be set free among us.”

Special Programs & Readings:

• Lenten Knit Along knit your way through Lent. 
• Lent Madness a program to learn (and vote) on different saints. 
• Life Transformed- The Way of Love in Lent a program produced by the Episcopal Church. 
• Lenten Meditations a booklet produced by Episcopal Relief and Development.
• Living Well through Lent 2021 produced by Living Compass. 

Stations of the Cross:

• Stations in the Street produced here in Greenfield by SsJA Emmaus Companions.
• Audio Reflections on Stations of the Cross produced by Episcopal Migration Ministries.  ​