Friday, Feb 20

Dear Fort Fam,

This Sunday we step into Lent together — 40 days to reset, reflect, and realign our hearts. Deacon Renee Scott will be preaching “Purpose Within the Community” from Acts 2:42–47 — bringing a creative, character-inspired element to the message that will be engaging, meaningful, and welcoming for all ages. 

Come ready to be encouraged. Come ready to reflect. Come ready to rediscover your purpose within our community. 

Tomorrow, Saturday at 3:00 PM
St. Frances Cabrini will host Cabrini Cares Day — an opportunity to learn how you can make a meaningful difference in addressing homelessness in our community.

Sunday at 12:30 PM (following service)
Join us for a Bystander Training — “What You Need to Know to Document the Activities of Federal Agents Safely and Legally.”

Beginning this Tuesday at 7pm
Pastor David will lead a Lenten Bible Study via Zoom:
“Forgiveness — A Lenten Study and Conversation.”
When: Tuesday evenings, February 24th - March 31st, 7:00-8:00pm

Zoom link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88985175513?pwd=ExJr48yD99Hehu8j7NbYxfnuEQcgBL.1

Meeting ID: 889 8517 5513
Passcode: 211489

Forgiveness is the healing stream flowing out from the crucified Christ over a world that does not know how desperately it needs the healing. Forgiving others humbly asking and for forgiveness are central disciplines for all Christian believers. Lent is an appropriate time to deepen our understanding and practice forgiveness. During this Lenten conversation, we will explore the following: Is forgiveness a Christian duty under all circumstance? Or are there situations when Christians do not need to forgive? Is forgiveness a matter between individuals, or is it meaningful only in the context of community? Is forgiving the best route to healing for the injured? How do we get past emotional barriers to real forgiveness?

February 24
Beginnings, Luke 15: 11-32.
March 3
Prelude to Forgiveness, Psalms 51 and 139.
March 10
Honesty-Engaging the Inner Struggle, Matthew 5: 43-48 and 7: 1-6.
March 17
Repentance-Getting a New Mind, Luke 23: 32-43.
March 24
Forgiving-Embracing Freedom, Matthew 18: 23-35.
March 31
Beginning Again-Reconciliation and Restoration, Luke 7: 36-47.