The headlines are filled with unrest — Ukraine, Israel, China, North America, global anxiety rising. Nations threaten. Leaders posture. People grow fearful.

Psalm 2 asks a question that feels startlingly relevant: “Why do the nations rage?”

This ancient political prayer was written during a time of real social and military upheaval. It speaks directly into our moment. It reminds the Church where to begin — not with panic, not with partisan allegiance, not with empire-building — but with worship.

February 18th is Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent, the day the Church begins its annual pilgrimage to the cross. For the uninitiated, I like how upperroom.org describes what Lent is all about:

It's the forty days before Easter. Lent excludes Sundays because every Sunday is like a little Easter. Basically, it's about one-tenth of a year (like a tithe of time).... [it's] a season of the Christian Year where Christians focus on simple living, prayer, and fasting in order to grow closer to God.

That's good. In its simplest form, Lent is a season where the Church quiets itself as it prepares to celebrate the death and resurrection of the Lord.  It's a time where we willingly enter into the sufferings of Christ.

So, How Do You Celebrate Lent?

Click the link to read more... and join in with what Andy will be doing. 

CityWide is Coming!

CityWide is our monthly gathering for all our network churches.  It's a chance to see new faces, remember you're part of something bigger... and worship!  

You’re invited to International China Concern’s Concert of Hope on Wednesday, February 25.  We have been a supporter of ICC since the first year of our support and we continue to love their important work. 

For over 30 years, International China Concern has served vulnerable children with disabilities in China by providing specialized child care centres, support for families in rural and low-income communities, and vocational pathways as children grow into adulthood.