Lent is a time when Christians reflect and prepare for the celebration of Easter.

Traditionally it is a time to fast from rich foods, though in recent years most people simply eat frugally or give up treats. These practices follow the example of Jesus who fasted 40 days in the wilderness.

HOWEVER

Lent is also a time of renewed commitment and people are encouraged to take up a new action such as giving to charity, setting aside time to study the Bible and meet with other Christians to reflect on Jesus' life and prepare for the events of Holy Week and Easter.

We offer you some of the new "habits" as well as other events linked to Lent:

STUDY GROUPS

The theme is HOPE.

These are frightening times. Our two Study Groups have the theme of HOPE, front and centre this year. Together we shall be working through the book "Wild Bright Hope", which features twelve contemporary stories exploring the power of HOPE. Topics include unity, peace, HOPE in politics and HOPE in suffering. It aims to inspire readers to confront challenges with renewed faith.

They will run for five weeks from 11 March.

Contact Alex Wheatley (01767 764062) if you are interested in our Tuesday evening group or Simon Gutteridge (01767 260306) for Friday morning's group.

OTHER ACTIVITIES

Potton Prayers which we share with our friends from The Salvation Army. Next session 26 March.

Communion in the Hall at 12 noon on 18 March and 15 April.

Nightlight in Lent, meets on April 13th on Palm Sunday. The theme is "Sacrifice". Try making this youir Lentern commitment this year.

We wish you all a peaceful and prayerful Lent.

Page updated 11 March 2025