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Lent

Lent is the 40-day period (excluding Sundays) prior to Easter Sunday beginning on Ash Wednesday. During this season of the church, Christians follow a variety of disciplines - fasting, prayer, reflection and penance. The exact date Lent starts can vary each year because it is based on the date of Easter, which is a 'movable' feast. The color purple used by many churches to signify the season. The last week of Lent - Holy Week - starts with Palm Sunday, and includes Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter Vigil (Saturday). 

The name for this season is derived from the Old English word 'lencte' or 'lencten' - the word for 'spring' or 'long' (as in the days are getting longer).

#ChSocM wiki page for Lent (only in the Internet Archive, now)

Ways to Update Your Website for Lent

• Post special service times: Ash Wednesday, additional Lenten services, Holy Week, Easter
• Devotional resources from your congregation, denomination, or other organizations
• Provide ways to invite others to church on Easter - downloadable flyers and postcards, sharable content for social media

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Last modified on 2026/3/30 by Steve