A Rocha Aotearoa NZ invites you to be part of a six-week online Lent group exploring what the Bible has to say about the whole story of the cross, based on "The Whole Easter Story" by Jo Swinney. The 40-day Lent devotional explores how the cross transforms not only our own individual connection with Jesus, but also our relationships with each other and our world. Explore the profound meaning of Easter beyond personal spirituality. There is no doubt that each of us has a place in the Easter story, but what happened on the cross is not just a story of me and Jesus, it is far deeper and wider than that. See more on how to take part in the Lent Group below.
Online Lent Group - weekly from 5 March to 9 April 2025
- Every Wednesday for 6 weeks from 5 March to 9 April 2025, at 9am NZT. (8am NZT on 9 April due to Daylight Savings ending.)
- Hosted by Jo Swinney and Jo Herbert-James, with guest contributors from others in the A Rocha family and beyond.
- Free. Koha welcome.
What does the cross have to do with how we live in Creation now and our expectations of eternity? How does it transform our relationship with God, each other, and the wider world?
You are warmly invited to be part of a six week Lent group exploring what the Bible has to say about the whole story of the cross, based on "The Whole Easter Story" by Jo Swinney (BRF's Lent Book for 2025). Join others from around the world for honest conversation, prayer and encouragement to go deeper in your life with God in the lead up to Easter.
NB - you do not have to purchase the book to take part in the small group.
- Week 1 (5 March) The Whole Story
- Week 2 (12 March) God & people
- Week 3 (19 March) God & creation
- Week 4 (26 March) Human relationships
- Week 5 (2 April) People & creation
- Week 6 (9 April) Now & what is to come
More here: https://www.ecochurch.org.nz/the-whole-easter-story