United Methodist Now - Faith, pop culture and Lent?

Check out the newly designed UMC.org!

Find your spiritual path   Lent lasts for 40 days, a symbolic nod of the 40 days that Jesus spent in the wilderness before beginning his public ministry. Discover how you might use the 40 days to find and strengthen your own spiritual path.   Read more

Advertisement   Faith, pop culture and Lent   What can Victor Hugo's classic story, "Les Miserables," teach us about grace, justice, love and hope? In this episode of "Get Your Spirit in Shape," the Rev. Matt Rawle discusses how the intersection of faith and pop culture can provide meaningful insight during the Lenten season.   Listen  »

Beyond fasting: Meaningful tips for the season   Giving up something for Lent is not the only way to observe the season. Check out these alternatives.   Read  »

The invitation is to all: A hymn devotion for Lent   Charles Wesley wrote a number of hymns that we use specifically during the Lent and Easter season, including "Come Sinners, to the Gospel Feast." This Wesley hymn, based on the Parable of the Great Banquet in the Gospel of Luke, invites everyone to receive new life in Jesus Christ.   More