The 40 days of Lent are a season to reflect and remember, to look forward and ahead. These are not easy times for many of us. We know the challenges our world faces. Yet the season of Lent reminds us that God is not yet through with us or our world. Amid our own dependence on God, we know by faith that God is even now at work, drawing us toward the resurrection and restoration of the world.

Thank you for all you are doing in your congregation and community to continue God’s work and to share the grace and love of Christ. We invite you to continue your work by connecting your congregation to the church’s global work to end hunger and poverty during ELCA World Hunger’s 40 Days of Giving, which begins on Ash Wednesday, February 22.

To prepare, visit ELCA.org/40Days and download or order resources from ELCA World Hunger today. You’ll find free resources including:

• A daily devotional calendar that members can use at home to inspire reflection throughout Lent.Order | Download

• A weekly study guide that can be used individually or in groups (online or in person) to invite deep discernment and critical thinking, with inspirational stories about how your gifts to ELCA World Hunger are at work in the world. Order | Download | NEW! Order LARGE PRINT Version

• An action guide for congregations full of ideas for how to engage your members in the work of ending hunger. Order | Download | View Interactive Guide

• Dive even deeper into our inspiring 40 Days of Giving content by subscribing to our weekly Lenten email series. Subscribe

Your leadership is crucial to our work together. Thank you for partnering with ELCA World Hunger during this important season in the church year. If our team can support you in any way, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at hunger@elca.org.