Who celebrates Lent?

[JennyLynne]

I’ve been reading about Lent and realized Christians handle it very differently. Some churches follow a liturgical calendar and observe Lent (Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, and some Protestants like Lutherans, Anglicans/Episcopalians, Methodists, and even some Presbyterians), while others don’t.

If your church observes Lent, what does it look like for you (fasting, prayer, confession, almsgiving, special services)? If your church doesn’t, what’s the reason and how do you prepare your heart for Easter instead?

For referece:

What Other Denominations beside Catholics Observe Lent?

[PeterC]

@sermonindex

Great post. Lent for everyone can be a time of contemplation of the cross of Christ, whether or not our traditions deeply encourage fasting, self-denial we can all think upon the great sacrifice of Christ and what it means for the world and ourselves.

First. Welcome. Second. Amen.

Peter

[timf]

I would think that Lent is observed rather than celebrated. I would also think that for Christians such ritual is more like training wheels for faith.