What is Lent and why is it celebrated? Lent is a 40-day season that precedes Easter in many Christian denominations. The 40-day timeframe is based on the period Jesus spent in the desert fasting while ...

Every year before Lent begins, I scour the Internet and books for inspiring resources and creative ideas, then prayerfully discern how I can go beyond a chocolate fast to make the most of the ...

Lenten retreat: St. Joseph Parish, 121 E. Maple Ave., Libertyville, will have a Parish Lenten retreat, "Jesus at Table - the Eucharist" with the Rev. Bill Burton, OFM. The retreat seeks to recapture ...

The African Methodist Ministers Alliance is sponsoring a series of Lenten Services at 7 p.m. Wednesdays in various city churches. Dates, locations and preachers are: Wednesday: Calvary Christian ...

Bella Vista Lutheran Church, 1990 Forest Hills Blvd., holds services at 8:30 and 10:45 a.m. Sundays. Sunday School for all age children is at 9:45 a.m. in the lower level. Adult Bible Class is at 9:45 ...

As Lent begins this week, Nativity of Our Lord Parish and St. Mary’s Polish National Catholic Church will host several Ash Wednesday services for the community. Nativity of Our Lord Parish’s services ...

WESTFIELD — Potluck suppers and programs are planned during this season of Lent at the First United Methodist Church of Westfield. The gatherings are scheduled for Thursday evenings on March 18, and ...

• Annual Friday Lenten Fish Fry will be from 5-7 p.m. Fridays through March 26. The cost is $8 per plate. • Six-week Lenten study, “Dreams & Spirituality” with the Rev. Gerald Sevick, rector of ...

Christ Episcopal Church, Eureka, invites all to a variety of Lenten activities being offered during this season. On Saturdays in Lent, there’s outdoor Eucharist in Sequoia Park. Gather at the main ...

Lent is the 40-day Catholic ritual of self-sacrifice that began March 1. While the purpose of Lent is for Catholics to strengthen their relationship with God, many non-Catholics have begun observing ...