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Tim and his archnemisis Scott Gunn discussing the relative merits and saintliness of Athanasius vs. Florence Nightingale
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Lent Madness began in 2010 as the brainchild of the Rev.
Tim Schenck, Rector of St. John's in Hingham, MA. In seeking a fun, engaging way for people to learn about the men and women comprising the Church's Calendar of Saints, Tim came up with this unique Lenten devotion.
The format is straight-forward: 32 saints are placed into a tournament-like single elimination bracket. Each pairing remains open for a set period of time and
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.
We will keep track of those who make it to the next round on our own bracket at All Saints' and hope everyone will begin campaigning for their favorite during Coffee Hour throughout Lent.
This is a great way for people to get to know some amazing people who have come before us in the faith and a great reminder to one another that there's no reason for a dreary Lenten discipline.
We hope you'll participate fully this Lent and vote with reckless abandon!
P.S. If you have pre-teens or teens at home this is a fun way to "keep Lent" as a family. Check out this article at
Grow Christians about doing Lent Madness as a family!
FYI: This was Cheryl's idea! (Paul thought you all might think it was his brainchild since he is fond of remembering all sorts of saints at the altar each week!)
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