Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father sent me, so I am sending you.” — John 20:21

Scriptural Focus:
John 20:19-23 / Matthew 28:16-20

A Simple Practice for Today:

For Individuals:
Holy Week Worship
Participate in a Holy Week Worship or prayer across congregations where possible — maybe in a tradition different from your own. Let Holy Week be a practice of neighboring.

For Groups:
Blessing and Sending
Gather in a circle. Take a moment to reflect quietly on this Lenten journey. Where have you seen love? What have you received from this community?

When you are ready, invite each person to turn to someone nearby and offer a simple blessing:

“You are sent in love. You are not alone.”

Simple Prayer:
Sending God, do not let us rush past this journey. Send us out still bound to Christ, still bound to one another, still committed to love. Amen

What does the Lord require of you

 but to do justice,

 love kindness,

 and walk humbly with your God?

— Micah 6:8

Scriptural Focus:
Micah 6:8 / Matthew 25:31–46

A Simple Practice for Today:

Fix one small thing this week.

• Sew a button.
• Return a borrowed item.
• Mend something broken in your home.

 As you do, pray quietly:

“God of mercy, teach me to listen with humility, speak with kindness, and help mend what is broken.”

Simple Prayer:
God of justice and mercy, show us where the world is wounded. Guide our hands and hearts toward repair, restoration, and hope. Amen.

Jesus[…] said, “If you wish to come after me, you must deny your very self, take up your cross and follow in my footsteps. If you would save your life, you’ll lose it, but if you lose your life for my sake, you’ll save it. — Mark 8:34-35

Scriptural Focus:
Philippians 2:5–11 / Mark 8:34–35 

A Simple Practice for Today:

For Individuals
Give something tangible this week with expecting anything in return.
It might be time.
It might be money.
It might be presence.

An act of generosity that reflects Christ’s self-giving love.

For Congregations or Groups
A Shared Offering
Place a simple basket, bowl, or container in the center of the table/room and invite participants to write one word or phrase on a slip of paper describing something they feel called to offer this week:

Examples: time, patience, forgiveness, attention, courage, etc.

Place the slips in the bowl as a symbol of shared commitment. and end with prayer:
“God, receive these offerings. Use them for the healing of your world.”

Simple Prayer:
God of self-giving love,
free us from fear of losing control.
Teach us the courage of Christ,
who gave himself for the sake of the world. Amen

With that their eyes were opened… and they’d come to know Jesus in the breaking of the bread. — Luke 24:31

Scriptural Focus:
Luke 24:13-35 — The Road to Emmaus

A Simple Practice for Today:

For Individuals
Option One:
Share a meal. And just be present. Put your phone away. Ask one honest question you don’t already know the answer to. And listen all the way to the end of their response.

Option Two:
Circle back. Reach out after a hard or unfinished conversation. You don’t need to solve anything. Just say: “I’ve been thinking about our conversation. I’m grateful we can talk about hard things.”

For Congregations or Groups
Emmaus Table Practice:
Invite each person to complete this sentence:
“Something I’m still working through is…”
After each person shares, the group responds together:
“We’re glad you’re here.”

Simple Prayer:
Faithful God, when the road is long and understanding incomplete, teach us to remain with one another in hope and trust. Amen.

Remember this, my dear sisters and brothers: be quick to listen, but slow to speak, and slow to anger[.]   — James 1:19

Scriptural Focus:
John 4:1-16 — Jesus and the Samaritan Woman at the Well

A Simple Practice for Today:

For Individuals
Practice one conversation this week where your only goal is to listen, not respond. 

Ask one genuine follow-up question – or – Reflect back what they heard before responding.

For Congregations or Groups
Try Closing your small group, bible study, or meeting with this reflective prayer practice:

Each person offers one sentence: “Today/Tonight I heard…”

• Not what you’re still thinking about.
• Not what you want to add.
• Not what you disagree with.

After each offering, share a simple reflective line: “Lord give us ears to hear.”

Simple Prayer:
God who listens, quiet our need to respond too quickly. Teach us to hear one another with patience, humility, and grace. Amen.

“You must love the Most High God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength and with all your mind, and your neighbor as yourself.” […] Do this and you’ll live.”” 
                            — Matthew 10:27-28

Scriptural Focus:
Luke 10:25–37 — The Parable of the Good Samaritan

A Simple Practice for Today:

For Individuals
Each day this week, intentionally notice one person you would normally pass by. Offer a silent prayer:“God, help me see my neighbor with your compassion.”

For Congregations or Groups
Invite people to name individuals or groups in the community who are often unseen. Gather these names in prayer—spoken aloud, written, or held in silence.

Simple Prayer:
God of compassion, open our eyes to our neighbors. Slow us down where we rush past pain and teach us to see one another with the mercy of Christ. Amen.