Lenten Worship Resources
A worship service resource to use and adapt as you wish
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2026 Lenten Worship Resource (.pdf version)
2026 Lenten Worship Resource (.doc version)
Lent is a time of growing deeper in faith. In this time of reflection, we focus on the symbol that sums up our faith: the cross of Christ. We look at the empty cross so that we can focus our hearts and minds on the blessings of Christ’s life, death, and resurrection.
This resource contains only a mid-week service. For other worship resources, please see the 2025 resource. Be sure to change dates, scripture, etc., to match the readings for this year, Year A in the lectionary cycle.
If you are interested in being part of a future writing project, please let me know. Please share this resource among colleagues and friends near and far.
Blessings,
Rev. Tera Kossow, Director for Evangelical Mission, Western North Dakota Synod
* During these services, there is a time for quiet reflection following the reading of the gospel text. In the weeks before Lent, encourage people to bring crosses from home to be blessed during the service. You could also make a cross that you can hang (paper on the wall, wood standing cross, be creative) so that people can write their burdens on cloth or paper and hang them on the cross. These could also be laid at the foot of a cross that already exists in your worship space.
