Lent begins this year on Ash Wednesday, March 5. Amidst these tumultuous times, we invite you into an intentional journey of reflection, prayer, conversation and spiritual practice called Lenten Whole40, designed by our spiritual director Kimberly Broerman. Rather than “give up” one individually chosen thing for Lent, we will try on a recommended weekly fast. These fasts make space for weekly feasts--spiritual practices designed to be more nourishing and sustaining. Through self-observation, personal prayer, and group dialogue, we’ll wonder how we can live the abundant life Jesus promises. How can we draw upon God, experience the gift of being, having, and doing enough, without feeling overwhelmed and exhausted, stressed and distracted all the time? Come experiment with us!
LENT AT NDUMC
This Lenten Season will Offer:
Ash Wednesday - March 5th
Ash & Dash at Waller's Coffee
8am-10am
Traditional Ash Wednesday Service
12pm in the NDUMC Sanctuary
Family-Friendly Self-Guided Liturgy Around the Fire Pit
5pm-6:30pm on the NDUMC Front Steps
Sunday Morning Worship - March 2nd-April 13th
Sundays at 10am in the NDUMC Sanctuary
Through word and table, music, poetry and prayer, we’ll explore the weekly themes and introduce the fasts and feasts
Community Dialogue - March 2nd-April 13th
Sundays at 11:15am in the NDUMC Fellowship Hall
Gathering around tables, we’ll share our own observations and experiences of the weekly practices, deepening our connections. All classes and persons are invited to participate.
Daily Prayer & Reflection with Scripture - Daily
The Whole40 Experimentation Kit includes Scripture Reflection Cards, inviting you into a daily time of prayer and reflection.
Weekday Morning Prayer - Daily on Weekdays
6:30am on Zoom
Join Rev. Nanci bright and early to begin your day with the suggested practice.
Community Feast - Sunday, March 23rd
12:30pm-3pm
Mid-way through our Lenten journey, we’ll celebrate and practice what we’re learning by sharing dishes and activities that delight and restore us, strengthening the bonds of our faith community.
WHOLE 40 EXPIRIMENTATION KIT
Everyone will receive the Whole40 Experimentation Guide, and a weekly Monday morning email to let you know of the week’s theme, fast and feast. We also invite you to download and enjoy the Whole40 playlist on Spotify.
For an additional $10, you may purchase the full Whole40 Experimentation Kit, which includes the Guide, Daily Scripture Reflection cards, a journal, a distraction device sleeping bag, and water bottle sticker. Included with the retreat, or available on Sunday, March 2 and Wednesday, March 5 (But must pre-order!).
Lenten Whole40 Schedule
Each week of the Whole40 Lenten Journey focuses on a different Fast and a Feast, unique spiritual practices designed to be nourishing and sustaining. The schedule for these Fasts and Feasts can be found below:
WEEK 1: MARCH 2ND-8TH
OUR BODIES
Fasting from Alcohol, Soda, Snacks, and Sweets
Feasting on Water, Mindful Eating and Rest
WEEK 2: MARCH 9TH-15TH
OUR TIME
Fasting from Overscheduling & Busyness
Feasting on Unstructured Time and Solitude
WEEK 3: MARCH 16TH-22ND
OUR MONEY & STUFF
Fasting from Shopping & Spending
Feasting on Simplicity & Service
WEEK 4: MARCH 16TH-22ND
OUR RELATIONSHIPS
Fasting from Social Media, Email & Texting
Feasting on Real Connection
WEEK 5: MARCH 30TH-APRIL 5TH
OUR SOURCES
Fasting from TV/Podcasts/Streaming
Feasting on Music, Spiritual Books, and Silence
WEEK 6: APRIL 6TH-12TH
OUR TRUST
Fasting from News Consumption
Feasting on Nature
WEEK 7: APRIL 13TH-19TH
OUR WAY OF LIFE
Triduum Fast - Putting it all together.
Feasting on Scripture & Ritual