During the season of Lent, we all become a “penitent” with ashes on the forehead, looking toward to the cross as a sign of God’s reconciliation with all creation (with the absolution on Maundy Thursday). Repentance is at the core of Christian living (the first of Luther’s 95 Theses).
Our hope is that their perspectives will provide thinking points as you reflect and prepare worship in your context. As congregations and worship leaders prepare for Ash Wednesday in this most challenging year, the ELCA Worship team offers this set of reflections by those serving the church as scholars, pastors, and bishops.