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This Lent, we invite you to explore the sacred in-between—where faith meets works, grief meets hope, and God meets us in the complexity of life.

Hilldale United Methodist Church is preparing for a meaningful Lenten season centered around the theme “Everything In Between”, inspired by the Narrative Lectionary (Year 3) and guided by A Sanctified Art resources. Our journey will follow Jesus’ path to Jerusalem through the Gospel of Luke, engaging in scriptures that challenge us to navigate the polarities of life with faith, nuance, and an openness to transformation.

This Lent, we invite you to explore the spaces between grief & hope, faith & works, power & humility, and more—recognizing that God meets us not just in the extremes, but in the sacred in-between.

Below, you will find resources for our Lenten journey, including a guide to the season, the Gospel of Luke (which we will follow in our weekly sermons), and a daily devotional link where you can request digital or paper copies to follow. 

Downloadable Resources

Resources for Our Lenten Journey

What to Expect This Lent at Hilldale UMC
Worship & Sermon Series

Each Sunday, our worship services will engage with a key story from Luke’s Gospel, exploring a different “in-between” theme:

  • Ash Wednesday (Mar. 5) – Intention & Action (Luke 9:51-62)
  • First Sunday in Lent (Mar. 9) – Stranger & Neighbor (Luke 10:25-37)
  • Second Sunday in Lent (Mar. 16) – Faith & Works (Luke 10:38-42)
  • Third Sunday in Lent (Mar. 23) – Rest & Growth (Luke 13:6-9)
  • Fourth Sunday in Lent (Mar. 30) – Lost & Found (Luke 15:1-7)
  • Fifth Sunday in Lent (Apr. 6) – Righteousness & Mercy (Luke 19:1-10)
  • Palm Sunday (Apr. 13) – Shouting & Silence (Luke 19:29-40)
  • Maundy Thursday (Apr. 17) – Power & Humility (Luke 22:1-27)
  • Good Friday (Apr. 18) – Acceptance & Resistance (Luke 23:32-49)
  • Easter Sunday (Apr. 20) – Grief & Hope (Luke 24:1-12)
Daily Devotional & Gospel Reading Plan

We encourage the congregation to read through the Gospel of Luke this Lent, following a daily reading plan provided in our devotional booklet. This devotional includes scripture, reflections, prayers, and artistic expressions to deepen your Lenten journey.

📖 Pick up your copy of the Lent Devotional in the church office.

Spiritual Practices for Lent

As we journey together, we invite you to commit to Lenten disciplines, including:

✅ Daily Scripture Reading Follow the Gospel of Luke plan

✅ Prayer & Reflection Use our devotional materials

✅ Fasting & Simplicity Let go of distractions to focus on God

✅ Acts of Service Find ways to be a “Good Samaritan” in our community

✅ Community & Worship Engage in small groups and Sunday worship