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A range of connections to ideas from Diocese of Gloucester

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We are the Church of England community in and around Gloucestershire, committed to sharing the transforming Gospel of Jesus Christ, so that people may know life in all its fullness

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A book to use with children

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Resources from Twinkl (USA)

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What is Lent? Need some ideas? Top 12 Lent Activities for Kids | Twinkl USA

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What is Lent? When does it start? Check out this Twinkl USA blog to read all about Lent and our favorite Lent Activities for Kids. With 12 activities to choose from, there’s something for everyone!

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Loads of ideas including service outlines under the theme of 'Courage for the journey'

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Resources to help you explore courage this Lent including material for Palm Sunday.

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A video to use explaining about Lent

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Twinkl Teaching Resources - United States

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Lent for Kids | 14 February - 28 March | How do you celebrate Lent? | Twinkl USA

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Ideas from CAFOD aimed at Catholic Primary Schools but useful for all

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Lent 2025 fundraising and education resources for teachers and children in Catholic primary schools.

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This was a movement encouraging acts of generosity during Lent. The resources archive now has all 3 years available

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Archived resources to use

We've curated six collections of 40acts resources for you to use. If you are new to 40acts you can start anywhere you like. If you have done it before why not relive your favourite challenges by creating a customised plan.

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We've curated six collections of 40acts resources for you to use. If you are new to 40acts you can start anywhere you like. If you have done it before why not relive your favourite challenges by creating a customised plan.

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Videos and blogs with a development perspective

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All We Can – Methodist Relief and Development

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Soul Food delivers daily emails to your inbox during Lent

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We do not live by bread alone

In the wilderness, Jesus reminded us that people don't live by bread alone. Each week during Lent, we'll reflect on what sustains us, based on the lectionary Gospel passage for Sunday.

What's available for individuals?

40 daily deliveries of spiritual nourishment through Lent, delivered to your email inbox.

Here's what to expect each day if you sign up:

Monday: A recipe video using easily available ingredients. We encourage you to cook and share this with your community-perhaps as a Sunday meal after church!

Tuesday: A Bible study video, with discussion on questions from the week's Gospel passage.

Wednesday: A craft video, perfect for doing at home or in a group setting.

Thursday: An inspiring story about how the Methodist Church and our partners work to ensure nourishment and care for all.

Friday: A reflection on a classic soul song, revealing the good news within its lyrics.

Saturday: Soul Food Saturday, our magazine-style video show, featuring a panel sharing weekly highlights and showcasing photos from across the church. We'd love to see what you're up to during Lent!

Sunday: No email, but we invite you to gather in worship, reflecting on the theme as you praise God together.

Sign up for our Lent reflections

Daily deliveries of spiritual nourishment through Lent, straight to your inbox

What's available for churches?

The following resources are available for churches to download or order, to get involved with our Lent 2025 campaign:

Worship Resource pack (Pdf) (available in HTML here) (with key elements including:

Theme and Scripture: Passages are drawn from the lectionary and quoted from the New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition.

Songs and hymns: Additional song suggestions complement Singing the Faith recommendations, drawing from its full contents and the Resources Hub.

Opening liturgy: Includes words for reflection and an object to place around a Lenten cross, thanks to the Revd Elaine Halls. The complete liturgy is available as a separate PDF, ideal for printing and distributing, in HTML for copying and pasting, and as a PowerPoint file.
Complete opening liturgies (Pdf)
Complete opening liturgies (HTML)
Complete opening liturgies (PowerPoint)

Background notes: Brief contextual notes for each service, connecting the theme with selected Bible passages. This year, we've deepened the exegesis based on your feedback-feel free to draw from these as needed, though they're not designed to be read out as a sermon.

Questions: These can serve as sermon points or discussion prompts, encouraging the congregation to explore their faith. They also work well in small group settings.

Hands-on activities: Intergenerational activities to engage all ages and make your service interactive. With a few adjustments, these activities can also be used with online groups.

Prayer ideas: Creative options for incorporating prayer into the service.

Good news to get across: A central message for newcomers. Repeat it often to make it memorable!

Ways people can respond: Simple, accessible ways for individuals to respond personally to the message.

Prayer of blessing: A closing blessing to end the service with encouragement and grace.

Posters profesionally printed from Methodist Publishing and downloadable versions:

Digital assets for social media and website content

Keep in touch (for churches)

Sign up to receive our digital resources and campaign updates email newsletter.

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Lent 2025: Soul Food - The Methodist Church

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40 Daily deliveries of spiritual nourishment through Lent.

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Living Hope is the Church of England Lent resource for 2025

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This Lent we are encouraged to put down deep roots of hope by connecting with God who is with us at all times.
The Church of England's Lent theme for 2025 is Living Hope.

In Lent we journey with Jesus on the difficult and thorny road that leads all the way to the cross on Good Friday - and beyond, to the transformation of Easter Day.

God invites us to bring to him our own journey through everyday life. In the disappointment of daily setbacks and the pain of deeper hurts, we discover that God is present with us. And God promises a future where all things are healed and made new.

Living Hope offers us the opportunity to deepen our hope in God and be part of what God is doing to bring hope in the world.

The readings and reflections explore how we can have hope in times of frustration or uncertainty; the hope found in joining with others; the invitation to notice signs of hope around us; the courage to face reality and pursue a hopeful future; and the ways God transforms death into life at Easter.

The reflections have been written by Cathrine Fungai Ngangira and Belle Tindall - both contributors to Wild Bright Hope: The Big Church Read Lent Book 2025 (SPCK) - together with Victoria Mason, Everyday Faith Editor for the Church of England.

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Living Hope - Resources for Lent 2025 | The Church of England

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Learn more about the Church of England's 2025 Lent campaign, Living Hope. This Lent we are encouraged to put down deep roots of hope by connecting with God who is with us at all times.