Ash Wednesday is the beginning of the Lenten Season in the Church. Lent is the six-weeks leading up to Easter, during which we focus on preparing our hearts and lives through prayer, repentance of sin, giving of alms, atonement, and self denial for the resurrected Lord. During this season, we will have several special worship opportunities which will include the Sundays of Lent, but also Ash Wednesday (March 1), Maundy Thursday (April 13), Good Friday (April 14) and Easter Sunrise. We will begin on March 1, Ash Wednesday, with a service in the Sanctuary following the Wednesday.comm meal at 6:00 P.M. The classes will not meet that night so that we can all worship together. That service will include the traditional Imposition of Ashes, as well as prayers for healing and anointing. Come join us in worship.