Living Hope - Church of England's Lent theme 2025
This Lent we are encouraged to put down deep roots of hope by connecting with God who is with us at all times.
In Lent we journey with Jesus on the difficult and thorny road that leads all the way to the cross on Good Friday – and beyond, to the transformation of Easter Day.
God invites us to bring to him our own journey through everyday life. In the disappointment of daily setbacks and the pain of deeper hurts, we discover that God is present with us. And God promises a future where all things are healed and made new.
Living Hope offers us the opportunity to deepen our hope in God and be part of what God is doing to bring hope in the world.
The readings and reflections explore how we can have hope in times of frustration or uncertainty; the hope found in joining with others; the invitation to notice signs of hope around us; the courage to face reality and pursue a hopeful future; and the ways God transforms death into life at Easter.
Find out more including resources for churches
Climate Justice & Discipleship - a contemplative journey into action
Following Jesus, responding to the climate and ecological emergency, and renewing our faith and discipleship aren’t rival projects. They may turn out to be the same thing. For Lent 2025, the Diocese of London is inviting people to reflect deeply on five significant moments in Jesus’ life and ministry. How might we encounter Christ through creation, pursue justice from within, and convert our fearful reactions into a loving response?
Sessions will take place each Tuesday evening and recordings will be available by 4 pm each Wednesday to enable you to watch at a convenient time for your church, and hold small group discussions afterwards.
The first speaker will be the Revd Dr Peniel Rajkumar, Director of Global Mission and Global Theologian at USPG and Honorary Lay Canon of Worcester Cathedral.
Easter Scavenger Hunt
- This scavenger hunt themed around the Easter story could be used by families walking around their local area. Download a pdf
The Easter story in Playmobil
-
The Revd Julia Quinn has produced a set of Playmobil photos for Holy Week and Easter, covering Palm Sunday, the cleansing of the Temple,
The last supper, foot washing and Gethsemane, through the crucifixion to the resurrection. All are available to be used and can be downloaded from this site.