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lent

February 26, 2020

Lent: looking beyond 40 days

On the doorstep of Lent, I stand uncertain.
February 16, 2020

Adopt a Lenten lifestyle to address climate change

A campaign by a group of four Christian denominations aims to change participants’ lifestyles by adopting one of six commitments to address climate change, for 40 days and then for life.
January 22, 2020

Ecumenical Water Network invites pilgrimage of water justice in Pacific region

The pre-launch of the Lenten campaign 'Seven Weeks for Water' was held in Suva, Fiji, on 21 January 2020, under the theme 'A Pilgrimage of Water Justice in the Pacific Region'.
July 11, 2019

Parish in Exeter becomes 50th to be awarded LiveSimply status

An Exeter parish is one of a growing number of congregations that have made significant changes to reduce their environmental impact, and has received a LiveSimply award from the Catholic aid agency CAFOD.
March 9, 2019

Death, failure, oppression and hope in Lent

Mortality, weakness, poverty and oppression – the Ash Wednesday service throws light on what is wrong in the world and ourselves.
February 23, 2019

Christians called to make significant lifestyle changes this Lent

The call to climate action has got louder and during Lent 2019, Christians are being invited to respond by making significant lifestyle changes.
February 14, 2018

Seven weeks of Lent highlight water justice in Latin America

The World Council of Churches Ecumenical Water Network has invited people to use the season of Lent to reflect on water. This year, the focus is on Latin America.
March 6, 2017

Lent and resistance in troubled times

Many Christians throughout the world are observing Lent, traditionally a season of spiritual reflection, self-discipline and repentance.
February 9, 2017

Churches share idea of 'carbon fast' during Lent

The Church of South India (CSI), Green Anglicans and other groups are sharing creative ways to observe a 'carbon fast' during the Lenten season.
April 16, 2014

Between ashes and glory: looking back on Lent

So Easter is upon us. But the darkness of Good Friday has to be endured before the time of waiting and the anticipation of resurrection. This is always the Christian story. The ashes and the glory go together - a thought which makes looking back on where we have come from this Lenten season an important part of the continuing journey forward.