Easter

Ash Wednesday, Psalm 51:10. Photo by Josh Applegate on Unsplash; graphic by Laurens Glass, UM News.

Social media graphics for Lent and Easter

Download art for Lent and Easter from United Methodist to share on social media.
Congregations
United Methodist churches in the Washington District help make Easter a little brighter for children in need. Photo courtesy of the Western Pennsylvania Conference.

Churches join forces to provide Easter baskets

Thanks to the connectional efforts of six United Methodist churches, 167 children received Easter baskets stuffed with books, toys, stuffed animals, candy, plastic eggs, money and more.
Theology and Education
Children’s book author Glenys Nellist of Dearborn First United Methodist Church says books should have inclusive illustrations. Art by beaming books courtesy of the Michigan Conference.

8 Easter books for children

An Easter-themed book for children should leave room for children to wonder, deal gently with the crucifixion and focus more on the resurrection.
Theology and Education
A quote from the United Methodist lectionary, Ecclesiastes 3:20, for Ash Wednesday. Photo by Pro Church Media on Unsplash; graphic by Laurens Glass, UM News.

Why does Lent begin with ashes?

As the first day of Lent, Ash Wednesday is a time for reflecting on our humanity, sins and mortality. Discover the history and traditions of Ash Wednesday, as well as how you can participate in this holy day of repentance.

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