Lent is a 40-day season (excluding Sundays) set apart for reflection and prayer in preparation for Christ's Resurrection on Easter Sunday.
More than a ritual, Lent is an invitation to slow down and reflect on why Jesus chose to die for us. It’s a time to recognize the weight of sin, mourn the consequences, and turn our eyes to the One who bore it all for us.
What can you give up or start during Lent to grow closer to Jesus?
Some common practices in Lent include:
- Self-examination
- Repentance
- Prayer
- Giving
- Fasting
- Reading Scripture
Lenten Devotionals
Sign up below to receive daily reflection emails during this Lent period from the Anglican Church in North America.
Lent Calendar
We have created a daily Lent calendar with scripture readings and suggested activities to help guide you through Lent. You can download a digital version of the calendar below.
Music
We have recorded and released a new version of the song HOLD ON which was originally written during the Covid pandemic by our worship director, Tom Read, along with Jamie Thomson and Lauren Harris. We have recorded an updated version in response to the wildfires which ravaged Los Angeles at the beginning of January. So many of us were personally affected by this, having to evacuate and losing homes, and the impact of this tragedy is still looming large over our community and church here in LA. This new version was recorded by Andrea Avalos and Tom Read, and will be released on March 14 on all streaming platforms, along with a lyric video to accompany the song (watch below).