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Habits and routines help us stay on track in many areas of our lives – whether it’s our physical, mental, or emotional health. They can help us grow in our spiritual lives too. In this series, we will explore several spiritual disciplines, or faithful habits, that can help us deepen our relationship with God. Lent is the perfect time to commit or recommit to a spiritual discipline, as we enter a season of self-examination in preparation for Easter. Designed for Lent.

Ash Wednesday: Self-examination | Scripture: Psalm 51:6-12

Week 1: Prayer | Scripture:  Romans 8:26-27
As we learn a rhythm of prayer, we become connected to God in new and exciting ways. Prayer is the breath of Christian life.

Week 2: Scripture | Scripture: Psalm 1:1-3
Reading and meditating on Scripture lay the foundation for Christian life.

Week 3: Fasting | Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18
Fasting is meant to change our hearts and deepen our relationship with God, yet sometimes we turn it into a diet or show.

Week 4: Confession | Scripture: 1 John 1:5-9
Confessing our sins brings us out of the darkness of the world and into the light of living as a Christ follower.

Week 5: Worship | Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:31-33
The spiritual discipline of worship is not (just) about showing up to church on Sunday! It is about weaving worship through our everyday lives in different ways.

Palm/Passion Sunday: Silence | Scripture: Mark 14: 26-41
When we practice being silent, we can deepen our connection with God.

Maundy Thursday: Love One Another | Scripture: John 13:1-17, 31b-35

Good Friday: Scripture: John 18 & 19:1-30

Easter Sunday: Gratitude | Scripture: Luke 24:1-12; 52-53
Christ is risen! God’s grace calls us to lives of gratitude.

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Week 1:
Join us for a new series starting this Sunday as we learn a rhythm of prayer, we become connected to God in new and exciting ways!

Week 2:
Reading and meditating on Scripture lay the foundation for Christian life. Join us this Sunday for our new worship series, Purple Theory!

Week 3:
Fasting is meant to change our hearts and deepen our relationship with God, yet sometimes we turn it into a diet or show. Join is for another week of Purple Theory!

Week 4:
Confessing our sins brings us out of the darkness of the world and into the light of living as a Christ follower. We look forward to seeing you this Sunday for Purple Theory!

Week 5:
The spiritual discipline of worship is not just about showing up to church on Sunday! It is about weaving worship through our everyday lives in different ways. See you this Sunday for our final week of Purple Theory.

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