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2012 Lenten Resources

We invite you to commemorate Episcopal Relief & Development Sunday on the first Sunday in Lent, February 26, 2012, or another convenient date during the Lenten season.

To help your congregation prepare for this special Sunday and for the Lenten journey, we encourage you to order the 2012 Lenten Meditations guide. Available in English and Spanish, this year’s devotional provides a particular emphasis on promoting health and fighting disease while preparing ourselves for healing. The daily readings are co-authored by a group of leaders from across the Episcopal Church, who bring a range of perspectives as they reflect on Scripture and other sources of spiritual wisdom. 

The devotionals are available for order in English and Spanish from Episcopal Media Center (EMC). Additional Lenten resources are also available. All materials are free; a minimal fee will be charged for shipping and handling. Large orders or overnight and second-day delivery will incur additional shipping costs.

To place orders, call EMC toll free at 1.866.937.2772, visit the online Episcopal Marketplace or click on the resources below (coming soon). Materials must be ordered by Friday, February 10, to ensure they will arrive in time for Ash Wednesday, February 22. Please note that the devotionals and other materials come in packs of varying sizes, and place orders accordingly.

Learn more about how to hold an Episcopal Relief & Development Sunday and find additional ideas and resources for planning your event.

As an invitation to take action during Lent, please consider supporting the NetsforLife® Inspiration Fund. This churchwide campaign is a grassroots effort to educate, engage and unite Episcopalians to support the fight against malaria and to raise $5 million for our NetsforLife® programs by December 2012. Learn more at www.inspirationfund.org.

           

2012 Lenten Meditations
This devotional will inspire readers to reflect on the role of health and healing in their own lives and in a hurting world. Order in packs of 25. 
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Downloadable versions
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     Printable version: coming soon
     
           


Meditaciones para la Cuaresma
(2012 Lenten Meditations - Spanish)
This Spanish-language devotional will inspire readers to reflect on the role of health and healing in their own lives and in a hurting world. Order in packs of 25. 
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Devocional en Español
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 		 Bulletin Insert (downloadable)
This insert can be copied and included in service leaflets, providing your congregation with an opportunity to respond to people who are suffering.

English  Half page version: download now
               Full page version: download now
Boletín anexo en Español
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Hope Chest
The Hope Chest is a hands-on way for children, individuals and families to help people in need through giving an offering to Episcopal Relief & Development. Order in packs of 20.     60-0506PK20

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Prayer Card
This prayer by the late Rt. Rev. Robert Gould Tharp, former Chairman of Episcopal Relief & Development’s Board, will inspire your congregation to pray for those in poverty worldwide. Order in packs of 10.     60-0210PK10

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Bookmark
Congregations will be reminded to pray for and support people who are facing hunger and poverty. Order in packs of 25.     60-0404PK25

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Red Plate Envelopes
These envelopes can be used to collect offerings designated for Episcopal Relief & Development Sunday. Order in packs of 100.     60-0702PK100

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