Lent is a season that lasts 40 days in western churches. It begins on Ash Wednesday and ends on Holy Saturday. This year Lent starts on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 and concludes on Saturday, April 4, 2026. Lent is a time to prepare for the celebration of Jesus's resurrection at Easter. Christians have observed this season in a variety of ways throughout church history, including praying, reading scripture, fasting, taking on a spiritual practice, giving to others, and prepar

Serving as a deacon at The Beloved Community is one of the most grounding and meaningful parts of my life. It’s a role that constantly reminds me that service is not just something we do—it’s something we become. Every week, I get to witness quiet miracles: people showing up for one another, offering kindness when it’s least expected, healing, and finding hope in places where hope once felt thin. As a deacon, I feel both humbled and energized. Humbled, because I’m entrusted w

In the middle of all the chaos we see in the world that we inhabit, I have been thinking a great deal lately about hope. In the middle of...

My reflection on how and why I serve at The Beloved Community at The Trees. After moving back to Durham two years ago, I felt lost. “Now...