Ash Wednesday Service

Ash Wednesday Service
February 18, Wed, 6PM, FPC Sanctuary


Join us for a special worship service on the evening of Ash Wednesday. We will reflect on Scripture and receive ashes on the forehead, embarking on a journey of self-reflection and renewal. (Note: This service will NOT be livestreamed.)

The name "Ash Wednesday" comes from the practice of placing ashes (in the shape of a cross) on the foreheads of believers. These ashes are typically made by burning the palm branches blessed on the previous year's Palm Sunday. The imposition of ashes serves as a symbol of mortality and repentance, reminding Christians of their need for forgiveness and spiritual renewal.

Ash Wednesday serves as a solemn reminder of human frailty, the need for repentance, and the opportunity for spiritual growth and renewal through the observance of Lent.