The Big Lenten Prayer Tent

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A purple square bears a graphic image of a book open and a heart on its pages. Next to the books are the words, "The Big Lenten Prayer Tent. Practice Discipleship by praying five minutes every day February 17 - April 6, 2020." A purple square bears a graphic image of a book open and a heart on its pages. Next to the books are the words, "The Big Lenten Prayer Tent. Practice Discipleship by praying five minutes every day February 17 - April 6, 2020."

For the season of Lent (February 17th - April 3rd), Bishop Loya invited each of us in ECMN to practice discipleship through daily prayer: five minutes every day, inviting the Holy Spirit's guidance. Watch Bishop Loya's invitation here. 

Each day, you can pray whatever comes to your heart, or you can use the following collect to pray and offer intercessions.

God, we know that your Spirit is moving in the changing winds around us. As we seek to follow the way of Jesus, stir up your power in the Episcopal Church in Minnesota, guide us in all things with your Holy Spirit, give us bold and open hearts, that we might be wholly committed to showing forth your love, your justice, and your healing power in the world.

Each week, on social media and in the weekly news, one of our members will offer a prayer practice for you to try. 

Week 1: The 'Be Still' Prayer, offered by the Rev. Blair Pogue.

Week 2: The Examen, offered by Peter Watkins.

Week 3: The Body Prayer, offered by Sheila Foster.

Week 4: The Daily Office, offered by Jayan Koshy.

Week 5: Feasting in Fasting, offered by the Rev. Jackie Bernacchi.

Week 6: Neighborhood Prayer Walk, offered by Chris Sikkema.