Call to Spiritual Renewal Resource

You are invited to join your sisters and brothers across this church, individually and as congregations and specialized ministries, to strive for a deeper discipleship as we live out our baptismal covenants.

2012 Call to Spiritual Renewal Lenten Journey

• New Lenten Resource

You are encouraged to:

• Read the invitation from National Bishop Susan Johnson to join this Call to Spiritual Renewal
• Use the Ideas for Individuals list to help you find ways to deepen your spiritual practices.
• Encourage your congregation, specialized ministry, or faith community to use the Ideas for Congregations list to find ways to help members deepen their spiritual practice.
• Fill out a covenant form individually, with a buddy, or with a small group.
• Participate in the discussion on facebook sharing ideas and experiences as we all try to deepen our discipleship.
• Use the Spiritual Renewal jingle and teach it to your congregation. View the video here.
• ELCIC National Bishop Susan Johnson has devoted seven of her columns in Canada Lutheran to the Call to Spiritual Renewal initiative. Read about her journey and be inspired to join in!
  • Oct/Nov 2011: Pray
  • December 2010: Read
  • Jan/Feb 2011: Worship
  • March 2011: Study
  • April/May 2011: Service
  • June 2011: Give
  • July/August 2011: Tell
    

Remember, don’t overdo it! It’s just like starting a physical exercise program. Start with one or two new practices and make them a habit before you start trying anything else.