Mar 5, 2025
Dear friends in Christ, Today is Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent. Amidst all the chaos and difficulties of our present world, it might seem that Lent is an unwelcome guest. More sorrow! More hardship! But I think Lent is the gift we all need. As for me, Iâm looking forward to a season that […]
Jan 29, 2025
Dear friends in Christ, We are just about ready to celebrate the feast of the Presentation of Our Lord Jesus Christ in the Temple, which happens exactly 40 days after Christmas Day. This is always a sign that Lent is just around the corner. Have you thought about how youâll receive the gift of the […]
Feb 14, 2024
Dear friends in Christ, Todayâs juxtaposition of Valentineâs Day and Ash Wednesday offers the perfect occasion for a critical reminder. This season of Lent is all about love. No, itâs not necessarily about romantic love. But this season invites us to return to the Lordâto focus on love of God and love of neighbor. 89 […]
Jan 31, 2024
Dear friends in Christ, Itâs hard to believe, but Lent begins two weeks from today. From many conversations over years, I know that some people really look forward to this season and others dread it. A long time ago, I didnât love the subdued season of Lent, but I grew to love it. Lent can […]
Dec 14, 2023
Cincinnati, OH â Forward Movement, in collaboration with Episcopal Evangelism Society, invites Episcopalians to reflect on their baptismal promises during Lent through a new small group study and corresponding book, Will You? A Lenten Study of Baptismal Promises. This five-week Lenten small group study offers daily reflections, examples of evangelism in action, and an invitation […]
Mar 29, 2023
Dear friends in Christ, Starting Sunday, we begin our journey through Holy Week. That means Easter Day is almost upon us. As it does every year, our Lenten journey through the wilderness ends with the dawning light of ultimate joy in the promised land of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. I suspect that many readers … Continue reading Forward Today: Joy will soon dawn upon us
Mar 1, 2023
Dear friends in Christ, Weâre just a week into our annual Lenten journey. I hope yours is a blessing to you. Perhaps in the chaos of our times, you didnât quite get started on Lent yet. Iâm here to say, âItâs never too late.â The whole Gospel testifies to the fact that with God, itâs … Continue reading Forward Today: It’s never too late
Feb 22, 2023
Dear friends in Christ, A couple of years ago, I was in a group of people who were asked to list their favorite days in the church calendar. Iâll never forget this passionate answer from one of my friends: âMy favorite day of the year is Ash Wednesday. Itâs the one day a year we … Continue reading Forward Today: New and contrite hearts
Feb 8, 2023
Dear friends in Christ, Our journey through Lent begins two weeks from today. Every year, I feel like I need Lent more than ever. Itâs our annual invitation to renew our commitment as followers of Jesus Christ. In Lent, we can remember whatâs most important, and we have a whole season to redirect our lives … Continue reading Forward Today: Preparing for Lent
Sep 1, 2021
Explore our offerings for every season of the church year Each season of the year brings new opportunity to inspire your small group or congregation, or to find that inspiration on your own. We invite you to spend your program year with Forward Movement. Weâve organized a 12-month path for you and your congregation to … Continue reading Spend the year with Forward Movement