Ash Wednesday starts Lent by calling us to focus our hearts on repentance and prayer while looking forward to the joy of Easter and the celebration of Christ’s resurrection. The optional imposition of ashes during the service is a physical symbol of our repentance and death–death to our selfish nature (Galatians 2:20). The service includes worship, an opportunity for communion, and the choice to share in the imposition of ashes.Īsh Wednesday is the first day of Lent–the 40-day season of preparation leading up to Easter. Nursery & Kids programming will meet as regularly scheduled at 6:30 p.m.
Ash Wednesday service meets in lieu of adult classes. service.ĭinner will still be available beginning at 5:30 p.m. & 8:00 p.m.Ĭhildcare for nursery age children (birth-three years old) is available for the 5:00 p.m. Nursery & Kids programming (birth-6th grade) will meet as regularly scheduled at 6:30 p.m.ħ:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m., 6:30 p.m. Prepare for the Lenten season at one of six, identical Ash Wednesday services on Wednesday, February 22:
