Ash Wednesday Eucharist with the Imposition of Ashes

for 1 hour, 15 mins
St Peter's
St Peter's, Church Street Woolley Wakefield WF4 2JU, WF4 2JU, United Kingdom

What is Ash Wednesday?
Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent. It always falls six and half weeks before Easter, beginning the season of Lent as we journey towards Christ’s Resurrection on Easter Sunday.

Ash Wednesday dates back to the 11th century however, the tradition of receiving ashes has even earlier roots. The ancient Jewish custom of clothing oneself in sackcloth and dusting oneself with ashes as a sign of penance (saying sorry to God).

As the first day of Lent, Ash Wednesday reminds us of Jesus’ 40 days and 40 nights in the wilderness. Ash Wednesday is the first step in our Lenten journey. In the service you may if you wish receive the sign of the Cross marked on your forehead to visibly show that you are taking the first steps in your Lenten journey.

What are the ashes made from?
Palm Sunday is the Sunday before Easter. It celebrates Christ’s return to Jerusalem from the wilderness. In this service, we receive palm crosses, which are blessed, for individuals to take home. The palms crosses that are left in church are then burned to make ash and is then saved to be used in the following years Ash Wednesday service.

All are welcome to attend this service.

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Ash Wednesday Eucharist with the Imposition of Ashes

for 1 hour, 15 mins
St Peter's
St Peter's, Church Street Woolley Wakefield WF4 2JU, WF4 2JU, United Kingdom

What is Ash Wednesday?
Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent. It always falls six and half weeks before Easter, beginning the season of Lent as we journey towards Christ’s Resurrection on Easter Sunday.

Ash Wednesday dates back to the 11th century however, the tradition of receiving ashes has even earlier roots. The ancient Jewish custom of clothing oneself in sackcloth and dusting oneself with ashes as a sign of penance (saying sorry to God).

As the first day of Lent, Ash Wednesday reminds us of Jesus’ 40 days and 40 nights in the wilderness. Ash Wednesday is the first step in our Lenten journey. In the service you may if you wish receive the sign of the Cross marked on your forehead to visibly show that you are taking the first steps in your Lenten journey.

What are the ashes made from?
Palm Sunday is the Sunday before Easter. It celebrates Christ’s return to Jerusalem from the wilderness. In this service, we receive palm crosses, which are blessed, for individuals to take home. The palms crosses that are left in church are then burned to make ash and is then saved to be used in the following years Ash Wednesday service.

All are welcome to attend this service.