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Lent @ the Writing Table 2026

Lent at the Writing Table is back in 2026! Join us this year from Ash Wednesday (February 18) to Good Friday (April 3). Dedicate daily time to the spiritual discipline of your writing and spend time with others as you work on any writing that needs your attention. Ready for a calm, focused, and meaningful Lenten season? Sign up today and reserve your spot at the Lenten Writing Table.

WHAT YOU RECEIVE WHEN YOU JOIN LENT @ THE WRITING TABLE:

33 WEEKDAYS OF WRITING IN COMMUNITY Six and a half weeks gathering online at the Writing Table on Zoom
WEEKLY EMAIL REMINDERS Sent to your inbox to help you stay on track with your Lenten spiritual practice
75 MINUTES of Writing and Sharing Time each day 10:30–11:45a ET // 9:30–10:45a CT 8:30–9:45a MT // 7:30–8:45a PT
WRITING PROMPTS Each day you will have a writing prompt available. Use them to jumpstart your reflections or save them for a time when they serve your needs later.
SPACE FOR WRITING You can choose what to write each day at the Writing Table – work-related, special projects, sermons, a purely Lenten discipline of spiritual journaling, or a combination of writing intentions and tasks. It is your choice!
WRITING COMPANIONS THROUGH LENT We will offer you accountability and camaraderie. Nothing better for any spiritual practice than a community who will support each other and borrow one another’s wisdom.
FRIENDLY COACHING & SUPPORT Eileen and the team of hosts will welcome you, keep time, keep us on track, and hold the space for reflection and support each day!

We think you will be delighted by this year’s team of hosts who ready to accompany you through the Lenten season of writing. Look forward to guidance from Eileen Campbell-Reed (Mondays), Betsy Turner (Tuesdays), Ruth Everhart (Wednesdays), Elizabeth-Anne Lovell (Thursdays), and Kate Hanch (Fridays). Our hosts are looking forward to writing and sharing the magic of the Writing Table with you. Take a look below for what you can expect during each session.

THE STRUCTURE OF EACH GATHERING TIME:

We begin with a brief meditation/breathing exercise (2-3 min)
Writers will have two Pomodoros (25 min each) plus a break (3 min)
Time at the end (12-15 min) to share strategies and brief reflections

We received many thanks for Lent @ The Writing Table in previous years. Here are a few observations and appreciations shared by participants:

“I need to be ok being flexible. I was hoping to use this time for my creative writing during Lent, but today I really had to work on my sermon for Sunday! So I did, and I felt the inspiration getting stronger throughout our time this morning.” — Pastor A

“Writing is a sacred task. I didn’t use the prompts but they were a backdrop to this time. Great to have the second option of time this season. Holding a sense of community during Lent has been a lovely gift.” — Professor S

“In the first pom wrote using the PROMPTS. They led me to a different place than I expected. I’ve used them as a brain dump. Really good exercise! Little tasks in the next pom, using the accountability of the space. ” — Pastor L

“My sense of calling to be here has gotten me here most days. A holy space.” — Pastor C

“I was continuing analysis of interviews. Just helps having others around working! ;-)” — Grad Student A

“Thanks, as always, for this encouraging writing space.” — Professor D

We can’t wait to write with you during this Lenten season. Reserve your seat today!