Across many faiths, fasting in the lean months of winter and early spring turns hunger into hope, preparing the heart for renewal and the joy that follows.

Join us as Colin Peden builds on Katherine Drew‑Jones’s reflections on the meaning of Imbolc and winter’s final days. We’ll explore how diverse traditions—from Lent and Ramadan to the Bahá’í, Hindu, and Buddhist spring fasts—use intentional hunger to quiet the body and awaken the spirit. Historically rooted in the “hungry gap,” when communities lived with real scarcity, these practices taught people to seek clarity and gratitude through simplicity.

Across cultures, these fasts ultimately lead not to deprivation but to celebration—Easter, Eid, Naw‑Rúz, and vibrant spring festivals that affirm renewal after the long winter.

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Colin Peden will lead the service in person and on Facebook Live.
Greeters: Nina Helfert and Jude Selva

Topics: clarity, community, fasting, gratitude, lent, Ramadan, renewal, scarcity