As part of the Lenten Challenge across the synods of Region 2, a whopping 717 individuals from 148 congregations pledged to participate in daily devotions, daily decluttering, daily wellness activities, or a donation of a dollar or more a day for ELCA World Hunger.
Region 2 raised an estimated $56,135 — meaning, more is coming in — for anti-hunger efforts through ELCA World Hunger. Thank you! Read more on the LAMA web site.
Read MoreThank you to everyone participating in the 2024 Lenten Challenge! Your commitment enriches our community and supports ELCA World Hunger. Remember, it's never too late to join or donate. Let's continue making a difference together during this Lenten season.
Read MoreAs the Lenten season progresses, we remind you that it's never too late to join the 2024 Lenten Challenge. With a focus on prayer, kindness, scripture, and support for ELCA World Hunger, participants can deepen their faith journey and make a meaningful impact.
Read MoreAs we continue our 2024 Lenten Challenge, let’s explore the intersection of Lent and mental health with daily wellness activities. Commit to self-care this Lenten season by incorporating at least one wellness activity into your routine, enhancing your spiritual journey with physical and mental well-being.
Read MoreJoin our Lenten challenge by supporting ELCA World Hunger with a daily or one-time donation, embodying generosity and making a difference in the fight against global hunger and poverty.
Read MoreJoin Region 2's 2024 Lenten Challenge and embrace "Daily Declutter" as a path to spiritual renewal. Simplify your space and mind, making room for growth this Lenten season.
Read MoreLet our Region 2 Lenten Challenge be your guide in your Lenten journey. With four daily practices to choose from, join others in our synod and Region 2 in daily devotion, daily discipline, daily declutter, and daily giving.
Read MoreJoin the Lenten Challenge and strengthen your faith while supporting ELCA World Hunger. Participate in three meaningful practices, including daily devotions, to reflect, give back, and potentially lead our synod to a friendly victory in support of a noble cause.
Read MoreIn this video available for sharing with your ministries and congregations, Bishop Hutterer invites synod members to join the 40-day Lenten Challenge, marking ELCA World Hunger's 50th year. Participants are encouraged to engage in daily devotion, discipline, decluttering, and donations to ELCA World Hunger.
This initiative reflects on Lent's spirit, fostering connection and awareness of global hunger. The challenge aims to surpass last year's engagement, competing with partner Synods for the most participants. For details and to join, visit lentenchallenge.org.
Read MoreGet involved in the Region 2 Lenten Challenge by utilizing free promotional resources to encourage participation in your congregation and community. Visit lentenchallenge.org/promote to access a wide array of materials designed to help you share and celebrate this season of spiritual growth and fellowship.
Read MoreIn 2024, all of the ELCA synods in Region 2 are challenging one another to raise money for ELCA World Hunger in honor of ELCA World Hunger’s 50th year in mission and ministry. The challenge is to pledge to participate in some spiritual and physical practices during Lent and raise funds for ELCA World Hunger. The synod with the most participants wins!
Lent is 40 days to reflect, remember our dependence on God and one another, and look forward to the ways God calls us to be. Adding one or more of these small practices to your observation of Lent might help you feel more connected. A light-hearted challenge like this might help our synods be the Church together, and to see God’s vision and invitation for us to be a church for the world and share the good news of Jesus Christ. Visit lentenchallenge.org to learn more and take the pledge today!
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