Join the Region 2 Lenten Challenge: Strengthen Faith, Support Clean Water

This Lent, put faith into action with the 2025 Lenten Challenge, a friendly competition among the five synods of ELCA Region 2—including Grand Canyon Synod—to raise awareness and funds for the Navajo Evangelical Lutheran Mission (NELM) in Rock Point, Arizona.

For 70 years, NELM has served the Navajo Nation, where over half of households lack running water or safe drinking water. This year’s Lenten Challenge supports Lutheran Disaster Response (LDR) and its work in nontraditional disasters, including much-needed water projects at NELM.

How It Works:

1. Sign up—Every participant counts toward our synod’s total!

2. Commit to three Lenten practices—Choose from spiritual and physical disciplines.

3. Consider giving—Donations to LDR directly support NELM’s water projects.

Let’s Win This Challenge!

The synod with the most participants wins bragging rights, but more importantly, we’ll come together as a church to live out Christ’s call to love and serve our neighbors (Isaiah 58:11). Whether you participate alone or with your family, each registration helps Grand Canyon Synod move closer to victory!

🔗 Sign up today and help make a difference: https://lentenchallenge.org/