So.
Lent again.
As always, I put a lot of thought into what sort of Lenten practice I should encourage our congregation to undertake together. This year, our Lenten sermon series is "A Sign Unto You", and we're examining the symbols of our faith and how they help or hinder our ability to see Jesus. We're specifically addressing the cross, the (baptismal) font, the (communion) table, and the bible, plus a week on idols and, of course, Palm Sunday.
Symbols are kind of my wheelhouse, so I wanted to make sure that we connected beyond just an intellectual engagement with them.
On Ash Wednesday, we took four large cloths (two yards of fabric each--thanks, Joann's!) with a question written on each: