Lenten Reader - 2022 - Call For Submissions!
Vulnerable.
Our theme for this year invites us to explore the realms of vulnerability. How do we see this playing out through our Lenten journey, in our daily lives, and in the world around us? As you create, join us in considering Lent through this lens.
Call For Submissions
2022 Lenten Reader
Timeline We will accept submissions until November 22nd. At that time, they will be reviewed by our Editorial Board. You will receive notice by December 10th.
Who Anyone is welcome to submit work to the 2022 Lenten Reader! Our primary audience is Episcopalians in the Diocese of Chicago, but we welcome all perspectives and traditions to join us for this project.
Theme "Vulnerable” This year's theme comes from an exploration of the Lenten lectionary (daily readings from the Bible). Together we will be exploring the implications of “vulnerability” on our lenten journey. What does this idea conjure for you? We invite you to reflect on the readings (which we will also include in the Lenten Reader) and create work that asks us to ponder this concept together.
How- Submissions can be e-mailed to info@episcopalcharities.org
Please include an invoice for the work along with your e-mail address and a physical mailing address. Our Editorial Board will be reviewing submissions based on our budget and connection to the theme and mission of Episcopal Charities.
Cost- Submitting work for the Lenten Reader is free. You are also invited to submit more than one item. If you want to donate your submission, please indicate this on your invoice, and you will be given a tax document.
Use- This project is a collaboration. When you submit work to Episcopal Charities, you will be asked to sign a waiver acknowledging your invoice or donation and allowing us share your work in printed form and on our website and social media platforms. Your work will not be shared with third parties or used for anything other than in connection with the Lenten Reader and the work of Episcopal Charities. Whenever your content is shared or published, you will be credited as its creator. When shared on social media, you will be tagged and mentioned.
Categories-
Reflection- This year we will be organizing the Reader by day rather than week, and so we will be needing many more reflections that reference the specific daily readings and themes. Reflections can be 4-8 paragraphs, and can be submitted in the body of your e-mail.
Photography- Twelve images maximum. Files can be lower in resolution for the submission. Upon acceptance, we will request higher resolution images suitable for printing.
Essay- Please submit essays of no longer than two pages in length.
Poetry- Please submit poetry of no longer than two pages in length.
Illustration- Twelve images maximum. Files can be lower in resolution for the submission. Upon acceptance, we will request higher resolution images suitable for printing.
About Episcopal Charities
Episcopal Charities exists to fund grassroots solutions for the many social needs across Northern Illinois and support the healing and transformation of our communities. This dynamic of response and change forms the core and mission of Episcopal Charities.
Episcopal Charities strengthens and supports its partner agencies, congregational outreach programs, and other nonprofits that offer hope.
Episcopal Charities stands with its partner agencies through annual financial grants and a capacity building program that helps them increase their fundraising, raise visibility for their work, and build more effective governing boards.
We look forward to seeing what you create.
If you have further questions, don't hesitate to reach out to jgrant@episcopalcharities.org
