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What is Lent?

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Lent is the forty-day season that begins on Ash Wednesday and ends the day before Easter. This is a time for repentance, renewal and self-examination.

Watch this video to learn how Lent can be an opportunity for you to disconnect from the world and connect more fully with God.

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Discover videos, devotionals, articles and quizzes about Ash Wednesday, Lent, Holy Week and Easter.

Ask The UMC answers many frequently asked questions about The United Methodist Church and faith-related topics. Explore and learn.

This video was produced by United Methodist Communications in Nashville, Tennessee. Contact is Joe Iovino.

This video was published on February 13, 2025.

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