Adorning (or Unadorning) Worship Spaces for Lent: Creating a Visual Connection to the Season

Creating a meaningful worship environment during Lent helps guide congregations through this season of reflection, repentance, and spiritual renewal. Whether through simplified altar designs, symbolic visuals like ashes and thorns, or interactive prayer stations, church leaders can use their worship space to deepen the Lenten journey. Some churches embrace minimalist decor, removing floral arrangements and dimming lighting, while others incorporate intentional symbols like purple drapery, stones, or the cross. These visual changes not only enhance worship services but also prepare hearts for the joy of Easter. Explore creative ways to adorn (or unadorn) your sanctuary, altar, or sacred spacefor Lent in this post.