Lent begins with honesty. On Ash Wednesday we gather to remember a truth we usually avoid: we are human, fragile, and finite. We receive ashes in the shape of a cross — an ancient sign of repentance and a quiet promise that God meets us not in perfection, but in real life.

This is not a service of shame. It is a service of grounding. We come to set down the burdens we carry, to hear again the mercy of God, and to begin the journey toward Easter with open hearts.

The service includes scripture, confession, reflection, the optional mark of ashes on your forehead, and Holy Communion. You are welcome to participate at whatever level feels comfortable.

The 7:00PM service will include music and singing while the 12:30PM service does not.