Ash Wednesday

Ash Wednesday Service

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent in the Christian calendar, a period of reflection and preparation leading up to Easter. During an Ash Wednesday service, congregants gather to receive ashes, typically made from the burnt palms of the previous year's Palm Sunday. The ashes are applied to the forehead in the shape of a cross, accompanied by the words, "Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return," signifying human mortality and the need for repentance. The service often includes readings from Scripture, prayers, and hymns, focusing on themes of penance, humility, and spiritual renewal. It serves as a solemn reminder of the need for self-examination and a call to deepen one's faith during the Lenten season. Join us as we celebrate Ash Wednesday at Dayspring