Thank you so much for your support during Lent Event this year! We shared inspiring stories of faith, courage and resilience from Tonga in the aftermath of the 2022 volcanic eruption and tsunami. Stories of people like Mr Folau, who miraculously survived more than 27 hours at sea after being swept offshore by the tsunami.
As we took 40 days of faith-filled action for God’s creation, we raised funds to help communities in the Pacific, Africa and Asia fight poverty, build food security and safeguard lives in the face of climate change and disasters.
Thanks to the generosity of supporters like you, we have raised more than $200,000!
If you missed it, you can still see the videos from Tonga at www.lentevent.com.au
And it’s not too late to donate.
Also as part of Lent Event we launched a great new initiative 40 for the Future, enabling individuals and church groups to take on a 40-day challenge to help build a fairer future.
Participants transformed the way they ate, shopped, travelled or used energy for 40 days to reduce their carbon footprint, and set a fundraising goal so their family and friends could sponsor their efforts. Uniting Church President Rev Charissa Suli was one of the people who took up a personal challenge to help make change.
She shared, “Lent is a season of reflection, sacrifice, and renewal and a time to draw closer to God and align our hearts with Christ’s call to love and serve. Lent reminds us that transformation is not just about giving something up, but about making space for something greater God’s justice, peace, and love in our lives and in the world. Through prayer, fasting, and acts of generosity, I hope to not only deepen my own faith but also contribute to the flourishing of others, particularly those in need.”
Thank you to everyone who took part!
Find out more at www.40forthefuture.com.au