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Episcopal Church Presiding Bishops Lenten reflection: A challenge to take on something new

February 16, 2010

Office of Public Affairs

“Take on something new” this Lent, Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori challenges in her Lenten video reflection.

Citing prayer, fasting and study as key elements for this penitential season, she notes, “Lent is a time to focus on what is important.”

The Presiding Bishop”s video Lenten reflection, taped at St. Mary The Virgin Episcopal Church in New York City, is available on the home page of The Episcopal Church website: www.episcopalchurch.org

In the liturgical calendar, Lent is the 40-day season leading up to Easter. Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, this year February 17. Easter is Sunday, April 4.

The Presiding Bishop”s video Lenten reflection also will be posted on YouTube and Facebook.

The Episcopal Church welcomes all who worship Jesus Christ in 109 dioceses and three regional areas in 16 nations. The Episcopal Church is a member province of the worldwide Anglican Communion.

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