This Lent, ELPC’s Faith Formation Board is excited to offer Salt Project’s Bless the Mess devotional. Each week leading up to Easter has its own set of illustrated cards: each Sunday outlines a simple candlelight service, including a confession, words from scripture, a bite-sized meditation, and a blessing; then there are five cards for each week that feature simple, engaging daily practices to try as we travel the road to the empty tomb.
From caring for God’s creation to fighting for racial justice and equality, the devotional’s themes and activities are both accessible and challenging. Conversation starters over tea, “things to remember,” and concrete daily practices round out this resource, helping to ensure that this Lent, we connect with each other, work toward repairing God’s world, and look ahead to the new life of Easter morning.
Lent is a six-week journey of transformation—and transformative journeys can be messy. Join us as we “bless this mess,” as we travel with Jesus through the valley of the shadow of death into newness of life. We will engage these devotionals in worship together, and through opportunities for community and conversation throughout Lent.
Be sure to check the weekly bulletin announcements and news flashes for more details. Paper devotionals are available at the church. You can request a devotional be mailed or emailed to you by filling out the form below.