Ash Wednesday Service

Occuring
for 1 hour, 15 mins
Venue
St. Stephens Church
Address
St. Stephens Church, Stephen Street, Off Bolton Road. Bury, BL8 2PU, United Kingdom

In 2023, like in every year, Ash Wednesday is the first day of the liturgical season of Lent. It always falls six and half weeks before Easter, beginning the Lenten season of preparation for Christ’s Resurrection on Easter Sunday.
Ash Wednesday dates back to the 11th century. Yet, the tradition of receiving ashes has even earlier roots — to the ancient Hebrew custom of clothing oneself in sackcloth and dusting oneself with ashes as a sign of penance.

I have sewed sackcloth upon my skin,
and have laid my strength in the dust.

Job 16:15

All Saints, Elton

All Saints is a friendly, modern and welcoming parish church which seeks to worship God and to grow in fellowship as we serve our local community in the name of Jesus Christ.  Here at All Saints we want to be people who listen, people who reach out and people who celebrate, remember and invite others to share in the life of our Christian family and the wider community around us.   

We believe shared worship to be at the heart of parish life, as we are shaped together in prayer, word and sacrament to be sent out to serve in our communities, reaching out with the life and love of God which we ourselves have received from him.

We want to support and encourage you in any way we can at this difficult time - please get in touch if you would like to speak to us or if you have any questions.  Our churches have been open since we were allowed to resume public worship. Our services are normally on Thursday at 10am, or Sunday at 8.15 and 9.30am. 

All Saints is part of the Parish of Kirklees Valley in the Diocese of Manchester.

The Parish of Kirklees Valley is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults in all situations and online. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer(s), PSOs. The Diocese of Manchester’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adult Services.

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Ash Wednesday Service

Occuring
for 1 hour, 15 mins
Venue
St. Stephens Church
Address
St. Stephens Church, Stephen Street, Off Bolton Road. Bury, BL8 2PU, United Kingdom

In 2023, like in every year, Ash Wednesday is the first day of the liturgical season of Lent. It always falls six and half weeks before Easter, beginning the Lenten season of preparation for Christ’s Resurrection on Easter Sunday.
Ash Wednesday dates back to the 11th century. Yet, the tradition of receiving ashes has even earlier roots — to the ancient Hebrew custom of clothing oneself in sackcloth and dusting oneself with ashes as a sign of penance.

I have sewed sackcloth upon my skin,
and have laid my strength in the dust.

Job 16:15

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