Lent is a season of preparation when we imitate Jesus’ 40 days of prayer and fasting in the wilderness. Wilderness is mentioned 294 times throughout the bible, and as we read, we have the opportunity to reflect on many biblical characters who lived through and were shaped by literal and metaphorical seasons of wilderness. So, this lent our theme is Wilderness tales.
As we journey through Lent to the celebration of Easter, why not prepare your heart and invite others to do so, there are so many ways you can get involved personally, as a family or as a community so check out the different sections on this page and get involved.
We’d love to invite you to run a Prayer Room as part of the Year of Prayer this Lent. To help you with some ideas, we have created a BRAND NEW lent activity pack.
This includes six new prayer stations to help your community pray creatively, this year our focus is around stories in the wilderness. Three of these are specifically designed by our Prayer Spaces in Schools team, perfect for use with young people or in schools.
If you haven’t already make sure you register your room for further resources and support!
Our Prayer Spaces in Schools team have built some brilliant resources to help children and young people to pray during Lent.
If you are planning a Prayer Space in a school, we’d love for you to register your Space. Although these activities have been build for school Prayer Spaces, we also encourage you to use them in other places, such as in your Sunday Schools, homes or youth groups.
24-7 Youth will be hosting A Call to Prayer youth prayer events over the course of Lent! Head to our Youth Page to find out more.
This year’s Lent theme is ‘Wilderness Tales’, will reflect on the stories of Biblical characters and communities and how they lean on God and each other in seasons of wilderness.
Follow our daily devotional series on the Lectio 365 app or pray as a family with the Lectio for Families app.
Lent is a season of preparation when we imitate Jesus’ 40 days of prayer and fasting in the wilderness. On this retreat, we will reflect on the stories of people in the Bible who lived through and were shaped by literal and metaphorical seasons of wilderness in their lives. Pray through the wilderness spaces of your life and prepare for Easter with this day of guided prayer and meditation on scripture.
Hosted by Carla Harding
Friday 15th or Saturday 16th March 2024
10 am – 4 pm
£75 (includes lunch)
Our Prayer Spaces team have created a Lent Scavenger Hunt for you to enjoy by yourself, with your family, or with your community. It is perfect for use with children.
Why not get outside this Lent and prayer walk, praying as you are prompted using the scavenger hunt list.