from Episcopal Church Foundation
Lent offers us the opportunity for self-examination, prayer, fasting, and reading the Bible. This year, Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, February 18, and ends on Easter Sunday, April 5.
We invite you to engage with the following Lenten toolkit, comprised of resources from Vital Practices and other sources throughout The Episcopal Church. These resources should provide you and your congregation with ideas to help make good use of this time of reflection and practice.
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Lent with Intention by Richelle Thompson
In this brief blog post, Richelle Thompson illustrates the purpose of Lent with actions “out of the mouths of babes.”
Church Lenten Discipline by Annette Buchanan
Canon Annette Buchanan invites us to observe Holy Lent through practices of self-examination and self-denial, not only for individuals but also for congregations.
Lent 2026: Gratitude and Reciprocity by United Thank Offering
Each Lent, United Thank Offering offers resources for congregations, families, children, and individuals. Materials for 2026 are inspired by the book The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World by Robin Wall Kimmerer. This book takes a look at how the natural world functions via a gift economy as plants, animals, soil, etc., share what they have for the common good.
Living Well Through Lent by Living Compass
Living Compass brings us a Lent Devotional, Living Well Through Lent 2026: Cultivating the Fruit of the Spirit In Heart, Soul, Strength, and Mind, which can be ordered in print or downloaded in English and Spanish. They also offer a daily email of reflections, one for each day of Lent plus Easter.
2026 Lenten Meditations by Episcopal Relief & Development
Written by Sister Monica Clare, an Episcopal nun, author and unlikely TikTok star, their 2026 meditations offer an invitation to rediscover—or deepen—holy habits of prayer, worship and engagement with Scripture. These “holy habits” provide a path to a life that is given shape, meaning and direction by being rooted in a deeper relationship with God.
Lent and Advent Cartoons by the Rev. Jay Sidebotham
The cartoons of the Rev. Jay Sidebotham share a chuckle about serious themes. You can find Life at St. Swithin’s on CPG’s website, with those strips about Lent and Advent here.
Lenten Publications by Church Publishing
Church Publishing offers quite a number of works for Lent, click here to browse.
Articles and activities by Building Faith
The Building Faith website has a treasure trove of resources and ideas for the liturgical season of Lent.
Watch
Ash Wednesday & Lent in Two Minutes by Nancy Davidge
How would you briefly explain Ash Wednesday and Lent? This short video by Busted Halo gives a comprehensive overview in record time.
Life Transformed: The Way of Love in Lent by The Episcopal Church
The journey through Lent into Easter is a journey with Jesus. We are baptized into his life, self-giving, and death; then, we rise in hope to life transformed. This Lent, communities are invited to walk with Jesus in his Way of Love and into the experience of transformed life. The Episcopal Church makes available videos that explain Holy Week, an adult forum curriculum, a calendar, publicity materials, and a quiet day curriculum in English, Spanish, and French.
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A Lenten Checklistby the Rev. Kenneth Kroohs
Are you pleased with the number of guests you had during Lent last year? And how involved they are now? If not, read on for a list of practical and specific ideas to help your outreach and turnout.
In the Midst by The Society of St. John the Evangelist (SSJE)
The Society of St. John the Evangelist (SSJE) offers a five-part exploration of the invitation that waits in even the hardest, messiest parts of life, through emails or texts.
Lent Madness by Forward Movement
Lent Madness is an offering of Forward Movement, created in 2010 by the Rev. Tim Schenck. Instead of basketball’s March Madness, Lent Madness pits saints against each other in a tournament-like, single-elimination bracket. To join in the fun and learn more about the saints, click here.
Lenten Micropractices by Vibrant Church Communications
A micropractice is a small spiritual practice. During Lent, we typically focus on prayer, fasting, or alms-giving. For a nominal cost, you can download a beautiful booklet with 47 micropractices to get you through Lent.
Lent and Easter resources by A Sanctified Art
Their Lent and Easter resources include devotional booklets, sermon guides, poetry, daily devotional cards, children’s curriculum and children’s bulletins and are bundled by year. Browse here to see all 60+ of their individual resources for Lent through Easter.
Coloring pages and more by Illustrated Ministry
Illustrated Ministry’s website has many resources available for Lent and Easter, including coloring pages for Holy Week, Bible stories, and more.
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Get more Lenten resources from The Episcopal Church.