The churches within the Taylorville Ministerial Association are coming together this year to have a six week series for their observance of Lent. Bill Kerns, from the Ministerial Association said their sermons will be based around the idea of forgiveness and how that may be able to give people release during the religious practice. Kern said the services will be held at various locations throughout the six weeks before the Easter Holiday, they will be short services, and will include lunch afterward.

Kerns said Lent is a time when people try to take or replace things in their life that may be holding them back from doing things for the greater good.

The 6 week service schedule is:

Kerns appeared on the NEWSTALK WTIM Morning Show.