Lent 2026
The Episcopal Diocese of New York
Our Lenten theme is Reclaim Our Humanity. Offerings will include daily spiritual meditations delivered by text message and a weekly online book study of For a Time Such as This: An Emergency Devotional by Dr. Hanna Reichel, held on Thursdays at noon, hosted by Bishop Matthew Heyd. You can click here to receive the daily spiritual meditation messages and click here to register for the weekly online book study. Registration for Lenten Devotional texts will close on Tuesday, February 17.
Local Outreach during Lent
We continue to partner with St. Paul’s Spring Valley to assist with their Feeding Ministry. Bring shelf stable foods to St. John’s and we will deliver it to St. Paul’s. Do also consider volunteering twice a month on Saturdays as they seek to feed those in our community.
Episcopal Relief and Development
Lenten Meditations written by Sister Monica Clare, an Episcopal nun, author and unlikely TikTok star, our 2026 meditations offer an invitation to rediscover—or deepen—holy habits of prayer, worship and engagement with Scripture. These "holy habits" provide a path to a life that is given shape, meaning and direction by being rooted in a deeper relationship with God.
You may sign up on the “Learn More” page below to receive daily meditations
More Lent Resources from The Episcopal Church
United Thank Offering
Renewal & Hope Reflections from Seminary of the Southwest
Lent Madness
Lent Madness began in 2010 as the brainchild of the Rev. Tim Schenck. In seeking a fun, engaging way for people to learn about the men and women comprising the Church’s Calendar of Saints, Tim came up with this unique Lenten devotion. Combining his love of sports with his passion for the lives of the saints Lent Madness was born.
The format is straightforward: 32 saints are placed into a tournament-like single elimination bracket. Each pairing remains open for a set period of time and people vote for their favorite saint. 16 saints make it to the Round of the Saintly Sixteen; eight advance to the Round of the Elate Eight; four make it to the Faithful Four; two to the Championship; and the winner is awarded the coveted Golden Halo. The first round consists of basic biographical information about each of the 32 saints. Things get a bit more interesting in the subsequent rounds as we offer quotes and quirks, explore legends, and even move ino the area of saintly kitsch.