Ash Wednesday
Lent Resources
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The theme for of this study comes from the prophet Isaiah, who, in speaking to God, remembers “when you did awesome deeds that we did not expect” (Isaiah 64:3). As the seasons passed, these “awesome deeds” came to look less like the quaking mountains Isaiah described and more like Christian communities doing what they are called to do — meet our neighbors and one another amid our need, mourning, journeying and hoping together. Lent is a perfect season for reflecting on this. It is, after all, a season of journeying. In it we accompany the Hebrews as they set off toward the Promised Land; we follow Jesus during his temptation in the wilderness and, finally, on his march to the cross at Calvary. It is a journey fraught with memories of the pain and grief we have both suffered and caused, individually and collectively. Yet it is also a journey undertaken in hope and trust. Along the way we will reflect on what it means to encounter God in experiences of reconciliation, transfiguration, crucifixion, restoration and resurrection. Stories from communities we accompany through ELCA World Hunger will be guideposts along the way, 3 inspiring us to think more deeply about the baptismal covenant to which we are called, “to strive for justice and peace in all the earth,” and reminding us how far we have to go toward that promised future.
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The ELCA's new initiative, Sumud: For Justice in Palestine and Israel, presents “Following the Way of Jesus: A Lenten Holy Land Journey.” This Lenten video series for individuals and congregations consists of six short videos that introduce people to the land, the theology of sumud and its significance through Scripture as the “way of Jesus.” Each video will be available in both English and Arabic.
Sumud is the ELCA’s new name for our church’s engagement in accompaniment, awareness-building and advocacy for justice in Palestine and Israel. Sign up for updates about Sumud and upcoming events at: https://www.bit.ly/SumudSubscribe
You can also learn more at: https://www.ELCA.org/sumud
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AMMPARO stands for (Accompanying Migrant Minors with Protection, Advocacy, Representation and Opportunities)
These devotions were prepared and shared by the Virginia Synod Tapestry team.
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