Register today for the Region 2 Lenten Challenge
“Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when was it that we saw you hungry and gave you food or thirsty and gave you something to drink? And when was it that we saw you a stranger and welcomed you or naked and gave you clothing? And when was it that we saw you sick or in prison and visited you?’ And the king will answer them, ‘Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did it to me.’”
“Lord, when did we see you?”
Lenten Challenge 2026
Friends in Christ, Region 2 Lutherans and friends—
Lent is soon upon us (Ash Wednesday February 18). Once again, we are invited into a holy season of prayer, repentance, and renewed love of neighbor. If you’ve participated in the Region 2 Lenten Challenge before, you already know how powerfully God can work through simple, daily steps: a Scripture-based reflection, a faithful action, a moment of courage, a practice of compassion. This year’s challenge is ready for you at lentenchallenge.org—and your place in it matters. Your steady “yes” to the Spirit becomes a witness in your congregation, your community, and your own heart.
The theme, Lord, When Did We See You? derives from Matthew 25:37-40. The spiritual practices for the six weeks of Lent will focus on stretching our learning, care and advocacy muscles on behalf of underserved communities. Your R2 synod hunger leaders have created a Toolkit for 6 weeks of learnings and actions in which children, youth, families and congregations are invited to participate. This year’s daily devotions on the theme represent diverse voices and cultures across our region.
So let’s do this together—again. Register today at lentenchallenge.org and join fellow disciples across Region 2 as we walk the way of the cross with honesty, hope, and purpose. Whether you’re returning with momentum or returning because you need a fresh start, this is a grace-filled opportunity to be grounded in Christ and strengthened for the work of love in the world. Invite a friend, share it with your congregation (promo tools here), and commit to the journey—because Lent is not meant to be traveled alone, and God is not finished with us yet.
Challenge donations received benefit ELCA World Hunger.
Appeal code R2LENT2026.
