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FEATURED EVENTS Check out upcoming events and special gatherings Events Highlight Event Family Diner and Precious Possibilities Open House Join us for a delightful evening at the Family Diner and Precious Possibilities Open House on Friday, May 3rd at 5:00pm. Explore the facilities, get to know our staff, and discover the enriching programs we offer for our little ones. Enjoy a scrumptious dinner from 5:30pm to 6:30pm as you mingle with other attendees and learn more about our commitment to fostering family connections and personal growth. Don't miss this opportunity to be a part of our community and embark on a journey towards building memorable experiences together. May 3, 2024 9500 Constitution Avenue Northeast, Albuquerque, NM, USA FREE Learn More ⌝​ Neighborhood Parking Lot Yard Sale Looking for Treasures & Great Deals? Join us for some coffee and meet your neighbors! Bring a neighbor! Grab a cup of coffee and meet your neighbors! May 11, 2024 9500 Constitution Avenue Northeast, Albuquerque, NM, USA FREE Learn More ⌝​ All Church Potluck Brunch Join us for a delightful Church Potluck Brunch where we come together to enjoy delicious homemade dishes, share stories, and build stronger connections within our community. From savory casseroles to decadent pastries, there's something for everyone to enjoy while we laugh, chat, and savor the warmth of fellowship. Let's bond over a meal as we strengthen our bonds and create lasting memories together. September 29, 2024 9500 Constitution Avenue Northeast, Albuquerque, NM, USA FREE Learn More ⌝​ All Church Potluck Brunch Join us for a delightful Church Potluck Brunch where we come together to enjoy delicious homemade dishes, share stories, and build stronger connections within our community. From savory casseroles to decadent pastries, there's something for everyone to enjoy while we laugh, chat, and savor the warmth of fellowship. Let's bond over a meal as we strengthen our bonds and create lasting memories together. June 30, 2024 9500 Constitution Avenue Northeast, Albuquerque, NM, USA FREE Learn More ⌝​ Can't find the Event you're looking for? Check out the St. Paul's United Methodist Church Google Calendar! It includes events that are not featured on its website. These events can also be found in your Sunday Bulletin. *Sign-In to Google to tailor event with Agenda and Notifications. View Calendar

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PRIVACY POLICY PRIVACY POLICY Last Updated December 2023 ​ By accessing or using any of our Services on our Website, you acknowledge that you have read this Privacy Policy. The Privacy Policy outlines how we, the Church or our website collects, uses, and protects the personal information of its users. It informs you about the types of data that are collected, the purpose for collecting it, how the data is stored and secured, and whether or not it is shared with third parties. The privacy policy also includes information about individuals' rights regarding their personal information, such as the ability to access, correct, or delete their data. This privacy policy is crucial in building trust and transparency with you, the "user", by showing commitment to safeguarding your privacy and complying with relevant privacy laws and regulations. ​ The words have meanings defined under the following conditions. The following definitions shall have the same meaning regardless of whether they appear in singular or in plural or are capitalized. Definitions: For the purposes of this Privacy Policy: ​ ​ Website (referred to as either "the website", "Services", "We", "Us" or "Our" in this Privacy Policy) refers to St. Paul's United Methodist Church, accessible from https://www.spumcabq.org ​ You (referred to as either "You", "Users", "Visitors" in this Privacy Policy) means the individual "user" accessing or using the Website, or a company, or any legal entity on behalf of which such individual is accessing or using the Website, as applicable. ​ The Church (referred to as either "the Church", "We", "Us" or "Our" in this Privacy Policy) refers to St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 8500 Constitution Ave NE Albuquerque NM 87112. ​ Cookies means small files that are placed on Your computer, mobile device or any other device by a website, containing details of your browsing history on that website among its many uses. Disclaimer ​ The information contained on the Service is for general information purposes only. ​ The Church assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions in the contents of the Service. ​ In no event shall the Church be liable for any special, direct, indirect, consequential, or incidental damages or any damages whatsoever, whether in an action of contract, negligence or other tort, arising out of or in connection with the use of the Service or the contents of the Service. The Church reserves the right to make additions, deletions, or modifications to the contents on the Service at any time without prior notice. This Privacy Policy has been created with the help of the Free Privacy Policy Generator. ​ The Church does not warrant that the Service is free of viruses or other harmful components. ​ What Type of Information Do You Collec t? We receive, collect and store any information you enter on our website or provide us in any other way. In addition, we collect the Internet protocol (IP) address used to connect your computer to the Internet; login; email address; password; computer and connection information. We may use software tools to measure and collect session information, including page response times, length of visits to certain pages, page interaction information, and methods used to browse on or away from the page. We also collect personally identifiable information (including but not limited to name, email, password, communications); comments, feedback, reviews, recommendations, and personal profile. ​ How Do You Collect Information? When you conduct a transaction on our website, such as completing any one of our Forms or Subscribing via email, as part of the process, we collect personal information you give us such as your name, address, phone number, email address or banking details. Your personal information will be used for the specific reasons stated within this Privacy Policy only, unless specifically stated otherwise. ​ Why Do You Collect Personal Information? We collect such Non-personal and Personal Information for the following purposes: ​ To provide and operate the Services; To provide our Users and Visitors with ongoing customer assistance and technical support; To be able to contact our Visitors and Users with general or personalized service-related notices and promotional messages; To create aggregated statistical data and other aggregated and/or inferred Non-personal Information, which we or our business partners may use to provide and improve our respective services; To comply with any applicable laws and regulations. ​ How Do You Store, Use, Share, Disclose Your Site Visitors’ Personal Information? St. Paul's United Methodist Church, https://www.spumcabq.org is hosted on the Wix.com platform. Wix.com provides us with the online platform that allows us to display information to you and communicate with you securely. Your data may be stored through Wix.com’s data storage, databases and the general Wix.com applications. They store your data on secure servers behind a firewall. More on Wix Security Measures here ⌝. ​ All direct payment gateways offered by Wix.com and used by St. Paul's United Methodist Church Web Admin adheres to the standards set by PCI-DSS as managed by the PCI Security Standards Council, which is a joint effort of brands like Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover. PCI-DSS requirements help ensure the secure handling of credit card information by our store and its service providers. ​ On our Give Page , we link to an external donation website, PayPal. You acknowledge their privacy practices when you access or use the content, features, technologies or donation functions offered on their Site and all related sites. Please see their Privacy Statement for details here ⌝ . ​ On our Give Page , we link to an Authorization Form on our Donate page, where you can fill out a form with your personal and banking information for recurring giving. This form ONLY goes to the Church Office and Financial Administrator's Inbox and is a standard encryption known as Transport Layer Security (TLS) Learn more ⌝ . Like on all of our webpages, we use SSL certificates. Learn more about WIX HTTPS and SSL Certificates here ⌝ . More on Wix Security Measures here ⌝. Alternatively, you may choose to download the Authorization Form to complete and return in person to the Church Office. ​ Our website may link to other external websites outside our control or ownership, i.e. Facebook Page , and that you, the Visitor are advised to read the Privacy Policies of each website you visit. These External Sites will be indicated by ⌝ or underlined . ​ The security of your Personal Information is important to us, but remember that no method of transmission over the Internet, or method of electronic storage, is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your Personal Information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security. All of Wix records are stored encrypted on the disk of Wix's DB machines, for sensitive data. Wix has a multiple layer security architecture, Firewalls and intrusion prevention systems in place to prevent unauthorized access and help protect against 0-day security issues. We use SSL certificates and our site is HTTPS. Learn More More on Wix Security Measures here ⌝. ​ To be clear, we do not sell user personal information to third parties for the intents and purposes of the CCPA. Wix does not sell user personal information to third parties for the intents and purposes of the CCPA. The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) - which came into effect on Jan 1st, 2020 - aims to protect the consumer rights of California residents. Please note that, according to privacy regulations like the CCPA , visitors have control over the sale of their personal information. Visitors have the option to refuse the "sale" (as defined in the applicable regulation) and transfer of their data to any third party by clicking on Do Not Sell My Personal Information located at the end of this Privacy Policy. ​ How Do You Communicate With Your Visitors? With your permission given or by providing such details, we collect as described above, your email address, name or phone number to add your contact details to our Contact List, send communications via email, chat or phone per your chosen communication method. ​ How Do You Use Cookies or Other Tracking Tools? Purpose: These Cookies are essential to provide You with services available through the Website and to enable You to use some of its features. They help to authenticate users and prevent fraudulent use of user accounts. Without these Cookies, the services that You have asked for cannot be provided, and We only use these Cookies to provide You with those services. ​ We use Essential Cookies per WIX Privacy Policy , Third-Party Tracking Tools and Apps Made by WIX or Third-Party Created Apps provided and uploaded by the Wix App Market . WIX Essential Cookies enable core functionality such as security, verification of identity and network management. These cookies can not be disabled. Certain Marketing and Analytics integrations will only work after you approve using the relevant cookies. Below are some examples of the apps that will not work before obtaining your consent: Functional cookies: We do use third-party apps and html coding created by POWr , SocialIntents Elf Sight and CommentsPlugIn . Marketing / Advertising cookies: Marketing integrations such as Facebook Ads Note: We do not use Google Ads, Facebook Pixel or Facebook Ads as of this modification. Analytics cookies: We do use Analytical tools like Google Analytics 4 (GA4) and Wix Analytics . Note: For Visitors’ confidentiality, Google will never save the complete IP addresses. Learn more at Google's Privacy & Terms and Safeguarding your data ​ Wix uses cookies for important reasons, such as: ​ To provide a great experience for visitors and users. To identify our registered members (users who registered to our site). To monitor and analyze the performance, operation and effectiveness of Wix's platform. To ensure the Wix platform is secure and safe to use. We use Google Analytics to: ​ We use Google Analytics to track user activity over different browsing sessions. We use Google Analytics to record what item on the previous page the user interacted with to get to the current page, store information on number of visits, first visit, and most recent visit, record the timestamp of the moment the user enters the site, track when users leave the site and to track where a visitor came from. Please click here ⌝​ to Opt-Out of Google Analytics. ​ We use the following Website Elements within WIX Platform: ​ Social Media Features (e.g., Facebook Messenger). Learn More ⌝​ (when you use Facebook Messenger, you agree to Facebook's Terms , Data Policy and Cookies Policy . ) Third Party Apps (e.g., Installed in the App Market, not made by Wix). Each Third-Party App Creator has their own Privacy Policy Statement. Custom Code (e.g., Javascript or Custom Code Embed such as SCHEMA Code). We use the SCHEMA Code on specific pages. Schema markup is code (semantic vocabulary) that we have embedded via HTML code on our website to help the search engines return more informative results for users. You can learn about schema markup here ⌝​ . Ascend by Wix (e.g., Connect Card) 20+ tools and products within the WIX Platform to allow us to start, manage, and promote our website. You can learn more here ⌝​ . How Can I Withdraw My Consent or Delete Information Collected? We believe in our site visitor's Right to Access, Right to be Deleted and Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal data) . If you would like a file of your data or to delete your data from our database entirely, please reach out by using our Feedback Form . After submitting your request we will receive a notification confirming the start of the process. Please allow up to 48 hours from submitting the request to r etrieve or delete your data file within 48 hours. It's important to note that not all data is included in the file and not all data is erased. But we take great responsibility to ensure that we provide our site visitors with all their data. Likewise, if we receive a delete request, we will ensure that all your data is deleted, included but not limited to: Contact details Activities Orders Invoices Other Data does not include the following: ​ Data from Custom Code , like Facebook Messenger HTML Code. Data from other services implemented on our site , like tracking and analytics tools, such as Google Analytics. ​ If you’d like to delete the personal data and information collected via Cookies or from Google Analytics, please see the information below. The following links explain how to access cookie settings in various browsers: Cookie settings in Firefox Cookie settings in Internet Explorer Cookie settings in Google Chrome Cookie settings in Safari (OS X) Cookie settings in Safari (iOS) Cookie settings in Android To opt out of being tracked by Google Analytics across all websites, visit this link: http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout You may select Cookie Settings to adjust the cookies we collect when prompted by the Cookies Notice. See screenshot below: cookies Our Privacy Policy Updates We reserve the right to modify this privacy policy at any time, so please review it frequently. Changes and clarifications will take effect immediately upon their posting on the website. If we make material changes to this policy, we will notify you here that it has been updated, so that you are aware of what information we collect, how we use it, and under what circumstances, if any, we use and/or disclose it. Questions? Please contact us if you have any questions about our Privacy Policy at admin@spumcabq.org ​ Questions About Cookies? We know there is a lot of different information about collecting cookies on websites. Please visit here for more information about the use of cookies, information collected and how to delete them. ​ Important Information: The information contained herein is not legal advice and you should not rely upon it as such. Specific requirements regarding cookies may vary between states and / or jurisdictions, in accordance with local laws and data protection authority's views. ​ Additionally, you can view our Accessibility Statement, General Disclosure and Social Media Statement and Guidelines. ​ Modifications: As noted above, we reserve the right to modify this privacy policy at any time, so please review it frequently. Changes and clarifications will take effect immediately upon their posting on the website. If we make material changes to this policy, we will notify you here that it has been updated, so that you are aware of what information we collect, how we use it, and under what circumstances, if any, we use and/or disclose it. August 9th 2020 Replaced the word e-mail with email. Added the verbiage “when prompted by the Cookies Notice” under How Can I Withdraw My Consent or Delete Information Collected? To provide clarity when adjustment(s) can be made Added links to Contact Forms and Subscribing by Email under How Do You Collect Information? Ensured all external links are underlined Added that we use the Third-Party Application, SocialIntents with hyperlink. August 17th 2020 Added the following paragraph under How Do You Store, Use, Share, Disclose Your Site Visitors’ Personal Information? “To be clear, we do not sell user personal information to third parties for the intents and purposes of the CCPA. Wix does not sell user personal information to third parties for the intents and purposes of the CCPA. The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) - which came into effect on Jan 1st, 2020 - aims to protect the consumer rights of California residents. Please note that, according to privacy regulations like the CCPA, visitors have control over the sale of their personal information. Visitors have the option to refuse the "sale" (as defined in the applicable regulation) and transfer of their data to any third party by clicking on Do Not Sell My Personal Information located in the footer of the website spumcabq.org.” September 21st 2020 Added CommentsPlugIn with hyperlink; see Functional Cookies ​ January 17th 2021 ​ Updated to include that this website uses Facebook Messenger; see Social Media Features Added the following note pertaining to the use of Google Analytics:​​ ​ "Note: For Visitors’ confidentiality, Google will never save the complete IP addresses." ​ May 17th 2021 ​ Added "These External Sites will be indicated by ⌝ or underlined." under How Do You Store, Use, Share, Disclose Your Site Visitors’ Personal Information?, forth Bullet Point down. ​ September 8th 2022 ​ Added information about Ascend by Wix under How Do You Use Cookies or Other Tracking Tools?, please see Wix Elements. BOLDEN words so they are clearer and stand out among text for their importance. ​ June 6th 2023 ​ We updated information for Google Analytics 4 (GA4) and WIX Analytics with hyperlinks. June 19th 2023 Under How Do You Store, Use, Share, Disclose Your Site Visitors’ Personal Information? We added: On our Give Page , we have an Authorization Form where you fill out a form with your personal and banking information for recurring giving. This form ONLY goes to the Church Office and Financial Administrator's Inbox and is a s tandard encryption known as Transport Layer Security (TLS) Learn more ⌝ . Like on all of our webpages, we use SSL certificates. Learn more about WIX HTTPS and SSL Certificates here ⌝ . More on Wix Security Measures here ⌝ Alternatively, you may choose to download the Authorization F orm to complete and return in person to the Church Office. ​ All of Wix records are stored encrypted on the disk of Wix's DB machines, for sensitive data . Wix has a multiple layer security architecture, Firewalls and intrusion prevention systems in place to prevent unauthorized access and help protect against 0-day security issues. We use SSL certificates and our site is HTTPS. Learn More More on Wix Security Measures here ⌝. ​ ​ Under How Can I Withdraw My Consent or Delete Information Collected? We've modified the following for clarity: We believe in our site visitor's Right to Access, Right to be Deleted and Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal data) . If you would like a file of your data or to delete your data from our database entirely, please reach out by using our Feedback Form . After submitting your request we will receive a notification confirming the start of the process. Please a llow up to 48 hours from submitting the request to retrieve or delete your data file within 48 hours. It's important to note that not all data is included in the file and not all data is erased. But we take great responsibility to ensure that we provide our site visitors with all their data. Likewise, if we receive a delete request, we will ensure that all your data is deleted, included but not limited to: ​ Contact details Activities Orders Invoices Other ​ Data does not include the following: ​ ​ Data from Custom Code , like Facebook Messenger HTML Code. Data from other services implemented on our site , like tracking and analytics tools, such as Google Analytics. ​ December 25th 2023 ​ The words have meanings defined under the following conditions. The following definitions shall have the same meaning regardless of whether they appear in singular or in plural or are capitalized. Definitions: For the purposes of this Privacy Policy: ​ ​ Website (referred to as either "the website", "Services", "We", "Us" or "Our" in this Privacy Policy) refers to St. Paul's United Methodist Church, accessible from https://www.spumcabq.org ​ You (referred to as either "You", "Users", "Visitors" in this Privacy Policy) means the individual "user" accessing or using the Website, or a company, or any legal entity on behalf of which such individual is accessing or using the Website, as applicable. ​ The Church (referred to as either "the Church", "We", "Us" or "Our" in this Privacy Policy) refers to St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 8500 Constitution Ave NE Albuquerque NM 87112. ​ Cookies means small files that are placed on Your computer, mobile device or any other device by a website, containing details of your browsing history on that website among its many uses. ​ Purpose: These Cookies allow us to remember choices You make when You use the Website, such as remembering your login details or language preference. The purpose of these Cookies is to provide You with a more personal experience and to avoid You having to re-enter your preferences every time You use the Website. ​ Also added: ​ Disclaimer ​ The information contained on the Service is for general information purposes only. ​ The Church assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions in the contents of the Service. ​ In no event shall the Church be liable for any special, direct, indirect, consequential, or incidental damages or any damages whatsoever, whether in an action of contract, negligence or other tort, arising out of or in connection with the use of the Service or the contents of the Service. 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April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. In recognition of this important topic, we wanted to remind you of the ways we at St. Paul’s strive to create a safe environment free of any form of abuse, harassment, discrimination, and assault. We follow the denomination-wide policy called Safe Sanctuaries which seeks to do the following: Protect our children, youth, and vulnerable adults Protect those who minister to and work with children, youth, and vulnerable adults Protect those in our care from physical, emotional, and spiritual harm Honor those God entrusts to our care The General Conference of The United Methodist Church, in April 1996, adopted a resolution aimed at reducing the risk of child sexual abuse in the church. The following is a reflection on the adopted resolution. (Book of Resolutions, 2016 #3084) The Social Principles also state, “...all persons are individuals of sacred worth, created in the image of God.” A central tenet of the Christian faith is the inherent value and worth of all children, youth, and adults. Children, youth, and other vulnerable people are least able to protect themselves in our society and are particularly vulnerable to abuse and neglect. The United Methodist Church is eager to do all it can to protect the youth, children, and other vulnerable people who participate in the life of this congregation. We believe implementing a policy and adopting procedures to protect our children, youth, and other vulnerable people recognizes that: Our Christian faith calls us to offer both hospitality and protection to our children, youth, and other vulnerable people. The Social Principles of the United Methodist Church state, “...children must be protected from economic, physical and sexual exploitation and abuse.” The Social Principles also state, “...all persons are individuals of sacred worth, created in the image of God.” Tragically, churches have not always been safe places for children, youth, and other vulnerable people. Neglect, sexual abuse, and exploitation occur in churches, both large and small, urban and rural. The problem cuts across all economic, cultural, racial, and ethnic lines. God calls us to make our churches safe places, protecting children, youth, and other vulnerable people from abuse. Abuse prevention and ministry protection policies and procedures are essential for congregations, not only for the protection and safety of our children, youth, and other vulnerable persons, but also for our volunteers and staff working with them. The Gospel calls us to be engaged in ministry with children, youth, and other vulnerable persons (Safe Sanctuaries: Reducing the Risk of Abuse in the Church for Children and Youth, page 10). Jesus taught, “Whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me” (Mark 9:37 NRSV) and “If any of you put a stumbling block before one of these little ones...it would be better for you if a great millstone were fastened around your neck and you were drowned in the depth of the sea” (Matthew 18:6 NRSV). Our Christian faith calls us to offer both hospitality and protection to our children, youth, and other vulnerable people. We should not allow possible risks to undermine or stop our ministry. Rather, we must: Acknowledge the risks and develop a practical plan to address these issues; Take steps to prevent harm to our children, youth, and other vulnerable persons; an Continue to answer the Gospel’s imperative to be in ministry with children, youth, and other vulnerable persons, thus making a difference in their lives. (adapted from Safe Sanctuaries: Reducing the Risk of Abuse in the Church for Children and Youth, page 10). Safe Sanctuaries policies and implementation of practices that reflect those policies seek to fulfill this call for our church. If you are interested in reading our Safe Sanctuaries policy at St. Paul’s, copies are available in the office. Further UMC guidelines can be found at https://www.umcdiscipleship.org/articles/safe-sanctuaries-policies-and-guidelines-for-smaller-congregations.

Hey there, friends and family of St. Paul's! So tell us, what does Easter mean to you as a United Methodist? In this Blog Post, we're going to speak about how Easter is not just about colorful eggs and chocolate bunnies, but a time of deep meaning for us as United Methodists. Get ready to uncover the beauty of renewal, reflection, and rejoicing during this special season! History of Easter for United Methodists Easter celebrations in the Methodist tradition go way back, with a rich history filled with meaning and significance. For us as United Methodists, Easter holds a special place in our faith, signifying renewal and rebirth. It's a time when we reflect on the ultimate sacrifice made for us and the hope that comes with the resurrection. Renewal and Revival Now let's talk about renewal and revival. Easter isn't just another holiday; it's a time of spiritual rejuvenation. It's like hitting the reset button and starting fresh. Easter reminds us that we have the chance to begin again, to renew our faith, and to grow closer to our Creator. Reflection and Contemplation During Easter, it's important to take a moment for reflection and contemplation. It's a time for looking inward, for connecting with our spiritual selves. Through prayer and meditation, we can deepen our relationship with God and gain new insights into our faith journey. Rejoicing and Celebration And of course, Easter is a time for joy and celebration! The Easter season is filled with hope and happiness, and as United Methodists, we embrace that joy wholeheartedly. From special services to festive gatherings, Easter is a time to spread the message of love and renewal. We hope you can join us for our Good Friday evening service and of course, Easter Sunday! Experiencing Easter: United Methodist Perspectives We love hearing personal stories and experiences of Easter from fellow United Methodists. It's incredible to see how this season impacts each of us uniquely. By sharing our insights and journeys, we can learn from one another and grow in our faith together. Easter Traditions in United Methodist Churches Let's take a peek at some Easter traditions in United Methodist churches. From beautiful worship services to community events, there's something special about coming together during Easter. It's a time to connect, to share, and to celebrate as a family of believers. Conclusion As we wrap up, remember that Easter is more than just a holiday—it's a time of deep significance for us as United Methodists. So, let's embrace the themes of renewal, reflection, and rejoicing as we journey through this Easter season together. May the spirit of Easter fill your hearts with joy and hope. Remember to spread kindness and love wherever you go! Some reflection questions: How can we embody the spirit of resurrection in our daily lives? How can we extend grace and love to others as Christ has shown us? How can we live out our faith with compassion and humility, following the example set by Jesus? As we celebrate Easter, let us remember the power of Christ's resurrection and strive to live more fully in his Light.

Lent is a sacred time we are called to engage in acts of repentance, fasting, and preparation for the celebration of Easter. It is a period of 40 days, which begins on Ash Wednesday and ends on Holy Saturday, mirroring the time Jesus spent in the wilderness. May we be encouraged to reflect on our lives, seek forgiveness for our shortcomings, and deepen our spiritual connection. Through prayer, fasting, and acts of service, Lent offers a unique opportunity for personal growth, self-discipline, and re-commitment to one's faith. May we be encouraged to reflect on our lives, seek forgiveness for our shortcomings, and deepen our spiritual connection As we walk this path of Lent together to prepare for Easter as United Methodists, may we open our hearts to the transformative power of God's love and grace, and emerge from this season strengthened in our faith and renewed in our commitment to serving others. In the United Methodist Church, Lent holds a special significance as it is a time for us to draw closer to God through prayer, fasting, and acts of service. During Lent, United Methodists often participate in various spiritual disciplines to help deepen our faith and grow closer to God. This may include giving up certain luxuries or indulgences, such as sweets or social media, in order to focus more on our relationship with God. Fasting is not meant to be a punishment, but rather a way to make space for God in our lives and to seek a renewed sense of spiritual clarity. In addition to fasting, United Methodists also engage in acts of service and charity during Lent. This may involve volunteering at a local soup kitchen, donating to a charitable organization, or simply reaching out to someone in need. These acts of service help us to live out our faith in a real way by showing God's love to others and acting as the hands and feet of Christ in the world. This season is a time for us to recommit ourselves to following the teachings of Christ and to living out our faith in our daily lives. Prayer is also an essential aspect of Lent for United Methodists. We use this time to reflect on our relationship with God, to seek forgiveness for our sins, and to ask for guidance in our spiritual journey. Through fervent prayer, we are able to connect with God on a deeper level and to discern His will for our lives. As we journey through Lent together as United Methodists, we are reminded of the importance of self-reflection, repentance, and renewal. This season is a time for us to recommit ourselves to following the teachings of Christ and to living out our faith in our daily lives. By growing closer to God through prayer, fasting, and acts of service, we can experience a transformation of heart and mind that will bring us closer to the true meaning of Easter. Reflection Questions: How do the traditional Lenten disciplines of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving help deepen our faith as United Methodists? In what ways can we use the season of Lent to reflect on our Wesleyan heritage and commitment to social justice and service? How can the themes of sacrifice, repentance, and renewal during Lent inspire us to live out our faith more fully in the world today? Explore ways to embrace, experience and encounter #LivingOutYourFaith this Lent Season: