

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Ashes to Hope: A Drop-In Lenten Experience for Families
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 18 Feb, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Wed, 18 Feb, 2026 at 06:30 pm
- **Event Description**: You’re invited to a one-hour, family-friendly, drop-in experience before our Ash Wednesday service.

Come explore the meaning of Ash Wednesday and the season of Lent through Scripture, hands-on activities and storytelling—designed for all ages to experience together.

Families will also receive a simple Lent prayer and Scripture guide to use at home as you journey together toward Easter.

Join us anytime during the hour before the Ash Wednesday service and begin this sacred season with intention, reflection, and hope.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/ashes-to-hope-a-drop-in-lenten-experience-for-families/200029640301040
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029640301040?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=west+des+moines-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: West Des Moines
- **state**: IA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 3900 Ashworth Rd, West Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50265
- **lat**: 41.58382
- **long**: -93.75716
- **full address**: 3900 Ashworth Rd, West Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50265

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church WDM (https://allevents.in/org/shepherd-of-the-valley-lutheran-church-wdm/14198677)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Wed, 18 Feb, 2026 at 05:30 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 3900 Ashworth Rd, West Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50265
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church WDM
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Ashes to Hope: A Drop-In Lenten Experience for Families ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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