Roots give us the stability and nourishment we need to grow and break new ground. As we seek to grow in our faith as individuals and as the church, looking back at the deep roots of the Methodist movement can help us look forward to our future. More than mere traditions or rituals, our Methodist roots are evidence of God’s Spirit moving through our history, the same Spirit who is breathing life into us today.

Week 1: Baptism | Mark 1:4
Week 2: Grace | Ephesians 2:4
Week 3: Personal & Social Holiness: Missional Connection | Micah 6:6
Week 4: Holy Conferencing | Colossians 3:12
Week 5: Communion | 1 Corinthians 11:23

Throughout Scripture and today, God sustains God’s people in the most basic of human ways – physically, with food and drink, and spiritually – with food and drink for our souls. This Lent, as we remember what it means to be human, we find refreshment from God’s fountain of grace. The different images of cups shown in Scripture will serve as a touchpoint for exploring aspects of our relationship with God. What does our brokenness say about us? What does discipleship look like? What does it mean to seek justice? This exploration culminates in the most exciting celebration of all – that Jesus is risen for us and we have new life in him! Designed for Lent 2022.

Ash Wednesday: The Cup of Fasting | Isaiah 58:1-12

Week 1: The Broken Cup | 2 Corinthians 4:5-11

Week 2: The Cup of Living Water | John 4:7-29, 39

Week 3: The Cup You Choose | Psalm 16

Week 4: The Cup of Discipleship | Matthew 20:20-28

Week 5: The Cup of Compassion | Matthew 25:31-46

Week 6 Option 1: From Empty to Overflowing (Palm/Passion Sunday) |

John 12:12-19, Psalm 22, Psalm 23

Week 6 Option 2: The Overflowing Cup | Psalm 23

Holy Thursday: The Cup of the New Covenant | Matthew 26:20-29

Good Friday: Jesus’ Cup for Us | Matthew 26:30-27:66

Easter Sunday: The Cup that Never Runs Dry | John 20:1-18