Pick up a packet of ashes
Greetings!
Members and friends are encouraged to begin the season of Lent with us on Wed., February 17 at 6:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary or online via Facebook Live. Our brief service of worship will include the traditional imposition of ashes - worshippers will be encouraged to mark themselves or those in their family group only. For anyone worshipping at home, a packet of ashes will be available for pick up at the church beginning today during office hours, or you may contact the church office to arrange for home delivery before the service.
Lent is the season of the church year set aside for reflection and preparation before the celebration of Easter. The season is 40 days long, beginning on Ash Wednesday and ending on holy Saturday, the day before Easter, but the six Sundays are not counted, as Sundays are always thought of as “little Easters,” an opportunity each week to celebrate the resurrection. By observing the 40 days of Lent, we recognize Christ’s sacrifice and withdrawal into the desert for 40 days.
