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what is 40acts?

40acts is a campaign from Stewardship that encourages you to do Lent generously.

Lent is usually about 'giving stuff up', isn't it? What if you could add something transformational to the traditional?

What if you could give up chocolate and give the money to your favourite charity? What if you could turn the TV off and spend more time helping your neighbour? What if your Lent, this year, was a preparation for a lifetime of big-heartedness?

  • Tell me more }

    When Lent begins on 22 February, you'll be able to come to www.40acts.org.uk and pick'n'mix from a choice of 40 simple, generous, actions. Whether you'd like to 'Buy more fairtrade', 'Make a cake' or 'Say thank you', you'll be given 40 nudges in a generous direction. And when you've done it - you can let the world know by clicking on the 'I've done it!' button!

    This year we're also asking you to create your own generous actions with our downloadable Pledge pack. Take a look below to find out how to get involved.

  • What are the daily reflections all about? }

    The 40acts blog will feature daily inspirational contributions from likes of Nicky Gumbel (Alpha course), Rob Parsons (Care for the Family), Andy Frost (Share Jesus International), Andrea Boden (Romance Academy), Sam Gibb (Sorted Magazine), Ram Gidoomal (South Asian Concern), the Bishop of Bangor and many more.

    If you sign up to receive daily emails, these blog posts will come straight through to your inbox every morning, along with a featured act of the day!

  • Ok, got it! What next? }

40 days, 40 reflections, 40 simple acts. Join us and create a movement of generosity this Lent.

starting Wednesday 22nd February

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Create a giving jar
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2
Cross a social divide
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4
Grab a cuppa
5
5
Buy fairtrade
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6
Nurture yourself
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7
Be spontaneous
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9
Shop local
10
10
Go screen-free
11
11
Leave your comfort zone
12
12
Pass it forward
13
13
Pray
14
14
Waste time with others
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15
Send a thank you note
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16
Organise a swap
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17
Make an emergency kit
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19
Love your bags
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20
Be polite on the road
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21
Simplify
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22
Make someone smile
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23
Pay a visit
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24
Pick up litter
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25
Arrive on time
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26
Hug someone
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27
Fundraise
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28
Power down
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29
Talk to strangers
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30
Volunteer
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31
Listen well
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32
Make a cake
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33
Steward your money
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34
Invite someone
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35
Invest in someone
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36
Buy a spare ticket
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37
Encourage!
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38
Serve your neighbour
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39
Forgive
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40
Tell someone the good news
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the 40acts resource packs

You can download any of the resources below to share with friends or take to your church for free. Go on download and get involved!

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be part of 40acts this Lent

Sign up to receive 40acts emails from the 22nd February until 5th April 2012 for a daily dose of generosity – with reflections from guest contributors, ideas and inspiration to keep your challenge going, and a featured act for you to try that day.