Lent begins in the wilderness. The Spirit guides Jesus into the wilderness where he comes Face to face with temptation and struggle. Yet, in his forty days of fasting, resisting, and wandering, Jesus is shaped and formed for ministry. Similarly, through the wilderness of Lent, we are invited to surrender to the wild leadings of the Spirit. We rarely enter the wilderness willingly, but hopefully through our wandering we remember who we are and whose we are. The wilderness can become sacred even if it remains dangerous. There is no wilderness space too harsh or threatening for God’s love. This Lent, we welcome you to the journey.

Sunday, February 26

"A Journey Into the Wilderness"

Psalm 32, Matthew 4:1-11

Sunday, March 5

"Wilderness is Unknown"

Genesis 12:1-4, John 3:1-17

Sunday, March 12

"Water in the Wilderness"

Exodus 17:1-7. John 4:5-42

Sunday, March 19

"Disruption in the Wilderness"

1 Samuel 16:6-13, John 9:1-41

Sunday, March 26

"Disruption in the Wilderness"

Ezekiel 37:1-14, John 11:1-45