ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE

for 1 hour
St Luke's Church
St Luke's Church, Elwell Street Wednesbury West Midlands, WS1O OQD, United Kingdom

HOLY COMMUNION WITH IMPOSITION OF ASHES

Please note: this service will be held at St Luke's Church, not St Bartholomew's.

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the Lenten season, reminding us of human mortality and the need for reconciliation with God. Many Christians attend special church services where they receive ashes on their foreheads. Those ashes are made by burning palm crosses from the previous Palm Sunday, and it is very symbolic.The ashes are a visible sign of repentance and a reminder of our return to dust in death. We are called to humility and faith in God for eternal life.
Ash Wednesday is 46 days before Easter Sunday. The observance of Ash Wednesday is rooted in various biblical traditions. In the Old Testament, ashes were a symbol of penance and mourning, and in the New Testament, Jesus fasted for 40 days in the wilderness before beginning his public ministry.
Lenten season culminates with Holy Week which includes Palm Sunday, Good Friday and Easter Sunday. (www.christianity.com)

Ash Wed image by Freepik

St Bartholomew's

A warm welcome is extended to all those who join us. It is a joy to gather in the Lord’s name and to break bread in the celebration of the Holy Eucharist. It is an equal privilege to welcome among us those of other faiths as well as those who search for meaning in their lives and refreshment on their journey.

We hope you will join us at one of our services

May we all catch in this holy place a glimpse of God's glory and to come to know and do His will, now and in all eternity. May God bless you.​
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ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE

for 1 hour
St Luke's Church
St Luke's Church, Elwell Street Wednesbury West Midlands, WS1O OQD, United Kingdom

HOLY COMMUNION WITH IMPOSITION OF ASHES

Please note: this service will be held at St Luke's Church, not St Bartholomew's.

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the Lenten season, reminding us of human mortality and the need for reconciliation with God. Many Christians attend special church services where they receive ashes on their foreheads. Those ashes are made by burning palm crosses from the previous Palm Sunday, and it is very symbolic.The ashes are a visible sign of repentance and a reminder of our return to dust in death. We are called to humility and faith in God for eternal life.
Ash Wednesday is 46 days before Easter Sunday. The observance of Ash Wednesday is rooted in various biblical traditions. In the Old Testament, ashes were a symbol of penance and mourning, and in the New Testament, Jesus fasted for 40 days in the wilderness before beginning his public ministry.
Lenten season culminates with Holy Week which includes Palm Sunday, Good Friday and Easter Sunday. (www.christianity.com)

Ash Wed image by Freepik

Safeguarding

The parish of Wednesbury is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. The Diocese of Lichfield’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA). https://www.lichfield-cathedral.org/about-us/safeguarding 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 Adults Services.
The Safeguarding page on our website can be found, using this link. https://www.stbartswednesbury.com/safeguarding.html