A note from pastor...


The wilderness is a central part of the geography of the scriptures. The wilderness is a central part of the geography of our spiritual lives as well. On the journey with God, we find times that are try our faith and try our patience. We long for comfort and consistency even at the cost of true freedom and growth. This Lent we will explore the wilderness to deepen our faith and broaden the horizons of what God is doing in, among and through us. A Sanctified Art collective will be helping us with words and images. Below is a short reflection from them welcoming us to this Lenten journey.


“Lent begins in the wilderness. The Spirit guides Jesus into the wilderness where he comes face to face with temptation and struggle. Yet, in his forty days of fasting, resisting, and wandering, Jesus is shaped and formed for ministry. Similarly, through the wilderness of Lent, we are invited to surrender to the wild leadings of the Spirit. We rarely enter the wilderness willingly, but hopefully through our wandering we remember who we are and whose we are. The wilderness can become sacred even if it remains dangerous. There is no wilderness space too harsh or threatening for God’s love. This Lent, we welcome you to the journey.”


Have a blessed Lent,

Pastor Darren




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Wilder • ness

“state of the wild”


Lent begins in the wilderness. The Spirit guides Jesus into the wilderness where he comes face to face with temptation and struggle. Yet, in his forty days of fasting, resisting, and wandering, Jesus is shaped and formed for ministry. Similarly, through the wilderness of Lent, we are invited to surrender to the wild leadings of the Spirit. We rarely enter the wilderness willingly, but hopefully through our wandering we remember who we are and whose we are. The wilderness can become sacred even if it remains dangerous. There is no wilderness space too harsh or threatening for God’s love.


We encourage you to walk through these weekly readings and prompts at your own pace throughout the season of Lent. May the art, reflections, poetry, and journaling allow you to wander and wonder your way through the wilderness.


In the wilderness our faith is born, nurtured, challenged, and resurrected. May it be so for you this season.


Artfully yours,


The Sanctified Art Creative Team

  • Lisle Gwynn Garrity
  • Sarah Are
  • Hannah Garrity 
  • Lauren Wright Pittman

As we progress through the Wilderness of Lent, we will release a week of art, poetry & prompts.

  • Poetry Prayers

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  • Week of Ash Wednesday

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  • First Week of Lent

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  • Second Week of Lent

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  • Third week of Lent

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  • Fourth Week of Lent

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  • Fifth Week of Lent

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  • Holy Week

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  • Easter Sunday

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Art, Poetry & Prompts for the Wilderness of Lent, 

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