the Season of Lent

Returning to Ourselves is a Lenten journey shaped by honesty, tenderness, and hope. Rather than asking us to become someone else, this season invites us to return—to who we are, whose we are, and what is most true.

Following the Gospel readings of the Revised Common Lectionary (Year A), we move through wilderness and rebirth, thirst and clarity, grief and new life. These ancient stories speak directly to modern lives shaped by exhaustion, longing, uncertainty, and courage.

At Fairfield, Lent is not about striving or self-improvement. It is about remembering. It is about making space to notice where God is already present—within us, among us, and calling us gently home.

This series weaves together Christian theology and psychological wisdom, creating a spacious and welcoming environment for seekers, long-time church members, and the spiritually curious alike.

You do not need to have everything figured out. You do not need to believe a certain way. You are welcome here.