

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Ash Wednesday: The Sacred Beginning of Lent 
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 18 Feb, 2026 at 05:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent; a holy season of repentance, reflection, and renewal as we prepare our hearts to celebrate Easter. On this day, we remember our dependence on God and our need for His grace, symbolized by the imposition of ashes. 

Join us as we come together as one congregation: 
• Church-Wide Fellowship Dinner 
5–6:30 p.m. 
Family Life Center 

• Ash Wednesday Worship Service 
6:45 p.m.
Weddington Sanctuary &amp; Online*

All are invited to this meaningful evening of fellowship and worship as we begin the Lenten season together. To learn more about the Lenten season at Weddington Church, visit lentatweddington.org
 
*As a ministry to those who are unable to attend worship in person, this service will be livestreamed to YouTube (@weddingtonworship) and our website.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/matthews/ash-wednesday-the-sacred-beginning-of-lent/200029622507853
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- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029622507853?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=matthews-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Matthews
- **state**: NC
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 13901 Providence Rd, Weddington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28104
- **lat**: 35.02187
- **long**: -80.76355
- **full address**: 13901 Providence Rd, Weddington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28104, 13901 Providence Rd, Matthews, NC 28104-9371, United States

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Weddington Methodist Church (https://allevents.in/org/weddington-methodist-church/20988455)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Wed, 18 Feb, 2026 at 05:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 13901 Providence Rd, Weddington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28104, 13901 Providence Rd, Matthews, NC 28104-9371, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Weddington Methodist Church
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Ash Wednesday: The Sacred Beginning of Lent  ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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