“I invite you, therefore, in the name of the Church, to the observance of a holy Lent, by self-examination and repentance; by prayer, fasting, and self-denial; and by reading and meditating on God’s holy Word.” (Book of Common Prayer, p. 265)
Below please find offerings throughout the Diocese of Indianapolis that we hope will support your observance of a holy Lent.
Ashes to Go on Ash Wednesday: February 22
In addition to Ash Wednesday services, congregations across the diocese are offering Ashes to Go in a variety of locations on February 22.
Click this link for a listing of congregations, times, and locations.
Daily Lenten Devotional from Living Compass with a Reflection by Bishop Jennifer
Living Compass offers resources for Living Well through Lent 2023: Practicing Compassion with all your Heart, Soul, Strength, and Mind. Click here for a free daily Lenten devotional which includes a reflection from Bishop Jennifer and devotional essays from leaders from across the wider church. The devotional is available in both English and Spanish.
United Thank Offering: A Grateful Lent
This year’s 40 –day Lenten gratitude challenge will come directly to your phone with a daily text message. Sign up at this link to receive one text a day prompting you to pay attention to small things in your daily life that you may not notice otherwise. Lenten resources for children to be used at home or at church are available. Contact Sheryl Otter with questions about the United Thank Offering.
Lent Madness
Lent Madness, an opportunity to learn more about the lives of the saints (and share in some good-natured competition), begins on Ash Wednesday. This year the Rev. Heidi Haverkamp of Indianapolis is one of the celebrity bloggers! Learn more about Lent Madness here. Find more information about this year’s saints and materials available at this link.
Lenten Day Retreat at Trinity, Indianapolis: February 25
Demarius Walker, Associate for Spiritual Formation at Trinity, Indianapolis, will be joined by Lakshmi Piette, from the Rose Castle Foundation, to host a one-day Lented retreat at Trinity, Indianapolis on Saturday, February 25. The retreat will explore the 12 Habits of a Reconciler and ways to incorporate those habits into our daily life and the life of our communities. Lunch will be served, so please register if you plan to attend. Walk-ins are also welcome. Plan to wear comfortable clothes, and bring a notebook and a pen or pencil. Cost is $15, and scholarships are available.
Learn more here. Register at this link.
Ukrainian Easter Egg Decorating at Church of the Nativity, Indianapolis: February 25
Members of the Church of the Nativity, Indianapolis, invite you to join them in the church’s Parish Hall on Saturday, February 25, 2023, 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Eastern to learn the art of Pysanky, Ukrainian Easter Egg decorating. Participants will learn how this activity can be a practice of prayer for Lent, and then design and dye their own creations. Adults and children at least 8 years old who are accompanied by adults are welcome to take part. The cost is $10.
Contact Dontie Fuller to reserve your spot.
Lenten Quiet Day at Church of the Nativity, Indianapolis: March 4
Join the Church of the Nativity, Indianapolis, for a time of silence, prayer, and contemplation on Saturday, March 4, from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Eastern. Nativity will provide stations for silent prayer, devotional exercises, meditative walking, music, and more. Fr. Ben Wyatt will be available onsite for anyone desiring spiritual conversation, and he will offer a talk from 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Eastern. The event is free, with a suggested donation of $10.
Liturgical Folk Concert at Trinity, Indianapolis: March 13
Trinity, Indianapolis, and The Table, Indianapolis, are collaborating to host Liturgical Folk for a worship concert at Trinity on Monday, March 13 at 7 p.m. Eastern. Come enjoy an evening of sacred music this Lent.
Learn more and purchase tickets at this link.
