Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent—a season of slowing down, returning to God, and remembering who we are. The ashes remind us that life is fragile, that we are not in control, and that we need God’s guidance more than ever.

This year, we begin Lent with a simple but powerful prayer from the story of Samuel:
“Speak, Lord — your servant is listening.” (1 Samuel 3:10)

Samuel was young. He didn’t have everything figured out. The world around him was confusing and spiritually dim. And yet, when God called his name, Samuel made himself available. He listened. That posture—quiet, open, and ready—is the posture Lent invites us to take.

Listening is not passive. It is a spiritual practice that shapes our hearts, clarifies our direction, and prepares us to live faithfully in the world we actually live in—not the one we wish for or try to recreate. As we listen, God forms us, corrects us, and sends us to participate in His work of healing and reconciliation.

This Lent, we are not rushing to fix everything. We are learning to listen first. We invite you to begin the season with us, February 18 @ 7PM.