Ash Wednesday marks the start of Lent in the Christian calendar, as individuals participate in reflection and spiritual disciplines in preparation for Easter. Ashes are marked on the forehead as a sign of mortality, repentance, and purification.

This year, we will participate in Ash Wednesday in a safe, physically-distanced manner while still coming together as a community. Chaplain K will create small squares of burlap with ashes marked in the sign of a cross. Each square will be blessed as a symbol of the mark usually borne by each person on this date. Over time, the ashes will fade from the square and the cloth will remain, a symbol of renewal and forgiveness. You are welcome to utilize these squares as a part of our virtual Ash Wednesday service or in a personal time of prayer.

In order to participate:
-Complete the google form indicating how you would like to receive the burlap squares with the sign of the cross for your family (picking them up the morning of 2/17 or mailed to your home)
-You are more than welcome to join us from 12-12:20PM for our virtual Ash Wednesday service. The Zoom link will be sent out the morning of 2/17 to those who register using this form. All are welcome!