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Lenten Study Q&A on Sunday, March 2!

Join us for a Q&A with the author of our 2025 Lenten Study, Pastor Linda Furtado! Jesus. Now What? is designed to help you:

  • Evaluate where you are in your faith journey.
  • Discover how small, daily actions shape a deeper, more fulfilling faith life.
  • Gain clarity on your next steps, whether you’re just beginning or seeking deeper transformation

We will meet following 11:00 am worship in L.L. White Hall and via Zoom.


Lenten Study Book: Jesus. Now What?: Living Your Faith Every Day by Rev. Linda Furtado

How are you living out your faith every day?

For some, the answer comes quickly. Yet, even for the most confident, moments of doubt and imperfection arise. This is part of the Christian journey—we aim for perfection, yet recognize our shortcomings.

Jesus. Now What? by Pastor Linda Furtado is designed to help you:

  • Evaluate where you are in your faith journey.
  • Discover how small, daily actions shape a deeper, more fulfilling faith life.
  • Gain clarity on your next steps, whether you’re just beginning or seeking deeper transformation.

Rooted in 1 John 4:18 (“There is no fear in love, but perfect love drives out fear…”), this book invites you to assess your spiritual foundation and take intentional action toward a more faithful, fruitful, and fulfilling life in Christ.

Throughout the Lenten season, participants will:

  • Receive a daily e-mail prompt with (1) biblical reflection (2) a journaling activity.
  • Join a Wednesday Evening Zoom Gathering throughout Lent to reflect on our week of prayer and look to the week ahead.

The 31-Day Prayer Challenge experience is a guided practice of prayer through journaling. You will spend time each morning writing scripture and sharing thoughts in light of the text. Each evening, you will spend time centering yourself in mind, body, spirit, a focus on self and a focus on your relationship with others.
– Pastor Linda Furtado, prayer challenge facilitator,