Ash WednesdayFebruary 26, 2020
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the season of Lent. Lent is a time when many Christians prepare for Easter by observing a period of fasting, repentance, moderation and spiritual discipline.
Ash Wednesday emphasizes two themes: our sinfulness before God and our human mortality. The service focuses on both themes, helping us to realize that both have been triumphed through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
During some Ash Wednesday services, the minister will lightly rub the sign of the cross with ashes onto the foreheads of worshipers. The use of ashes as a sign of mortality and repentance has a long history in Jewish and Christian worship. Historically, ashes signified purification and sorrow for sins.
Event Details
| Day: | Wednesday |
|---|---|
| Time: | 6:30pm - 7:30pm |
| Location: |
The Sanctuary - Aledo UMC 100 Pecan Drivealedo, tx 76008 |
| Childcare: | Yes |
| Contact: |
Lee Trigg |
