1.    Practice a daily reflection through Lectio Divina Bible Study.  The Revised Common Lectionary is posted on:  http://www.lectionarypage.net/#june

2.      Read the Gospel of Luke.  My good friend, Marek Zabriskie, creator and editor of The Bible Challenge takes us through Luke in fifty days (a little longer than Lent; but a good practice as this is the year of Luke in our Sunday morning readings). 

http://thecenterforbiblicalstudies.org/a-journey-with-luke-the-50-day-bible-challenge/

3.    Read and pray on a Daily Lenten devotional made available free through the Episcopal Relief and Development Fund as a sign of healing wholeness found in a broken and hurting world:  http://www.episcopalrelief.org/church-in-action/church-campaigns/lent

4.    Many folks fast during Lent as a sign of our dependence on God alone.  When we deny ourselves of something desired, we find it difficult to maintain self-denial.  Our self-denial in an instant gratification world leads us to dependence on God in Christ.  What will you give up this Lent?  Ask God to care for you when tempted.  There's a difference between fasting and abstinence.  When we abstain, we're lowering the quality of food we eat. When we fast we lowering the quantity of food.  A rule to keep in mind is, "keep it smaller and keep it simpler." Fasting makes the waistline shrink and the heart get larger, and abstinence makes the heart grow fonder.

5.    Families Walking the Lenten Path as found in the worship space and on Epiphany's Facebook and below, write a name or item for each square on the journey to Easter.  Together, remember each day/night to pray for the one named. Color the named square purple. (Purple is a color of penitence).  Watch how your family connects through the Lenten Path.

6.    Worship. Read, pray and inwardly digest the story of Lent through Sunday morning 10:00 a.m. worship. Then, worship throughout Holy Week March 20-26 following Jesus to the cross and the glory of the empty tomb Easter Sunday March 27th.  At home, p. 137 of The Book of Common Prayer offers one page devotions for individuals and families.  Also, beginning on p. 814 of The Book of Common Prayer, begin praying through prayers for each and every part of life.   

7.    Are you a competitive type?  Have fun during Lent playing Lent Madness.  The format is straightforward: 32 saints are placed into a tournament-like single elimination bracket. Each pairing remains open for a set period of time. People vote for their favorite saint. 16 saints make it to the Round of the Saintly Sixteen; eight advance to the Round of the Elate Eight; four make it to the Faithful Four; two to the Championship; and the winner is awarded the coveted Golden Halo. The first round consists of basic biographical information about each of the 32 saints. Things get a bit more interesting in the subsequent rounds. Don't miss it. Want to play? Just go to: http://www.lentmadness.org/and get Lent Madness every day by email! Check the worship space for the bracket!

8.    Free Fridays!  6:00-8:00 p.m. beginning February 19, food, fellowship and dialogue with babysitting provided.  Participate in the discussion on Islam vs. Christianity with our Muslim neighbors and friends and come to grow in a better understanding of those parts of our traditions that unite us rather than separate us.

9.    Acts of Mercy.  Help with Food4Thought held the second Sunday of each month (February 14 and March 12 in Lent) following worship.  Buy food.  Sort food.  Pack food.  Deliver food.