March Message ... Draw Near

MARCH MESSAGE

DRAW NEAR

The Church of England’s Lent theme for 2026 is DRAW NEAR focussing on “Life giving habits for Lent”. Lent begins on Ash Wednesday which this year is Wed 18 FEB and continues for 40 days until Palm Sunday which is on Sun 29 MAR. There are resources which might help all of us to explore this theme.

You can download the free “Everyday Faith” App to your phone or tablet or there are booklets that you can buy for £2.99.

This year’s 40 daily reflections have at their heart the theme of a ‘rhythm of life’ – habits and patterns which help us grow as disciples of Christ day by day, especially as we prepare to celebrate the great mystery of God’s saving love at Easter.

Each week a different contributor explores a different aspect of Christian discipleship … worshippingtogether, praying, exploring the Bible, sharing communion, offering service, and sharing the good news with others.

"Draw Near is all about teaching us how we can cultivate the habits and practices that will draw us nearer to God. And we will find that, in doing so, God will draw nearer to us, too."

‘Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you.’

James 4.8

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Brian Turner … Churchwarden St Mary’s Knockin.