Into the Wilderness: a Reconciling Lenten Devotional
Lent is a season often likened to the wilderness. But what happens when the wilderness feels all too real? In a world marked by struggle and injustice, this season invites us to wrestle with the deeper commitments of faith – the ambitions of the spirit we signed up for on this walk with Jesus.
Through this devotional, you will explore what it means to be a people of justice, mercy, and love in the face of discomfort and uncertainty. In the wilderness, transformation is possible, both in us and in the world we are called to help shape.
The reflection guide was designed to help communities and congregations better understand and respond to the decisions of the 2024 General Conference of The United Methodist Church.
What’s inside?
The Next Faithful Steps includes guides for four holistic, discussion-based sessions. Each lesson guide includes insightful summaries of General Conference work and results, as well as meaningful discussion prompts, prayer, scripture, reflection, discussion questions, and suggestions for continued engagement.
How do I get it?
For your whole small group or church, The Nexts Faithful Steps is $20 and you can get it here. Your purchase helps Reconciling Ministries Network to keep equipping our denomination, from individuals to institutions, to keep moving forward toward justice and affirmation for all of God’s children.
If your community is interested in this product but cost is a barrier, please reach out to us at admin (at) rmnetwork.org.
This is intended to be inserted into an existing order of worship. Please note that this is not a Baptism service; it is important to make sure that the presider does not treat it as a Baptism in practice.
This is intended to be a stand-alone service. From the Scripture readings through the Greeting could be utilized in a regular worship service in the same way as Baptism/Confirmation/Affirmation of Baptism liturgies*
Please note that this is not a Baptism service; it is important to make sure that the presider does not treat it as a Baptism in practice.
Throughout 2020-2021, the Reconciling Movement creatively offered quarterly worship services to celebrate, gather, be nourished, and commune together. May these services inspire your own worship and commitment to seeking the divine in one another.
