The first weekend of March, we have two opportunities for you to take some time to learn and practice the three pillars of Lent: prayer, fasting, and almsgiving.

Have you ever wondered what Lent really means and why we practice it in the manner that we do? Or do you just come to the Pancake Dinner and Ash Wednesday service and not think about it much until Holy Week? Lent is a practice to suspend our focus on ourselves for 40 days, and instead to walk with Christ through his last days to his crucifixion, and then to the triumphal celebration of His Holy Resurrection.

The three pillars of Lent are:
1. Prayer (justice toward God)
2. Fasting (justice toward self)
3. Almsgiving (justice toward others)

Come join us as we study the practices of Lent and move into a much more intimate relationship with Jesus in this most special time of the liturgical calendar. 

On Friday evening, March 1, there will be a time of teaching on the practices of Lent and worship. Friday night’s session and worship service will take place in the NC Chapel at 6:30 and is free and all are welcome. There is no registration for Friday evening.  

Saturday, March 2nd is an opportunity to build on the teaching of three pillars of Lent through application. It is a one-day retreat at St. Francis of the Woods Retreat Center in Coyle, OK, about a 40-minute drive from Edmond. If you are ready to explore and apply the Lent practices to your life, this will be a wonderful opportunity.  The one-day retreat will be from 8:45 am-5:00 pm. Saturday, March 2nd is an opportunity to build on the teaching of three pillars of Lent through application. It is a one-day retreat at St. Francis of the Woods Retreat Center in Coyle, OK, about a 40-minute drive from Edmond. If you are ready to explore and apply the Lent practices to your life, this will be a wonderful opportunity.  The one-day retreat will be from 8:45 am-5:00 pm. There was a donation to cover the cost for 10 people, so you can now register for free!

 We will spend our time together in nature and center ourselves around John 15:4, "Abide in me and I will abide in you.” Wear comfortable shoes and clothes for walking outside, if you wish.

If you have questions contact Suzan Benson (405.436.8278) or Bonnie Cates (405.919.9193).

Saturday’s address: St. Francis of the Woods Retreat Center, 11414 Oklahoma 33 Coyle, OK, 73027