Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a period of preparation for Good Friday and Easter. On Ash Wednesday, we place ashes in the shape of a cross on our foreheads as a symbol of mourning and mortality. It reminds us of our fragile shared humanity and the way our actions affect others.
Our contemplative Ash Wednesday Service is 7-730p, Feb 18, 2026.
We will have both traditional and glitter ashes available. Glitter ashes show remorse at Christian cruelty to our LGBTQ siblings as well as our love and affirmation for LGBTQ people.