Mardi GrASH

Join VBC and Emmaus as we celebrate the beginning of Lent with a special evening of food, community, and worship bringing together the traditions of Mardi Gras and Ash Wednesday.

Mardi Gras is French for "Fat Tuesday,” referring to it being the last day of consuming rich, fatty foods in preparation for the Lenten spiritual practice of fasting. Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a solemn forty-day season of prayer, reflection, and repentance as we spiritually journey toward the cross of redemptive love.

Our Mardi GrASH celebration will begin at 5:30 pm with a preparation of the ashes and dinner blessing before our lively potluck dinner. Bring a dish to share as we eat and laugh together, savoring the goodness of God’s love together. We will then transition into a mood of contemplation during a brief worship service welcoming the season of Lent. This is an intergenerational service with interactive prayer stations for children and adults of all ages. Anointing with ashes will be available for all who wish to participate.


Full Schedule:
5:30 - Arrive and set up
5:45 - Campfire preparation of the ashes and dinner blessing
6:00 - Dinner and fellowship
7:00 - Intergenerational worship with prayer stations

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