The 2026 Lent theme, Discern The Way of Faithfulness, explores economic justice and a posture of self-emptying love that embodies God’s call to a new kind of community rooted in gospel living, generosity, mutual care and creative abundance.
There are several resources available to observe Lent in 2026:
Watch the live stream of the Daily Prayer for Peace with the Presiding Bishopric on Ash Wednesday 18 February at noon CST.
Subscribe to the Daily Bread for Lenten reflections beginning 18 February.
Find Worship Resources, Sermon and Class Helps and Lessons for Lent on Gathering Resources.
Explore When We Gather Lent Resource - In this collection of creative gathering ideas for small groups, families, and individuals you’ll find templates to help build sacred community and grow as disciples.
Watch In the Know- Lent for an in depth conversation on the 2026 Lent Resources.