Ash Wednesday Communion service with ashes

for 45 mins
Compton: St Mary & St Nicholas
Aldworth Road Compton Newbury, RG20 6RD, United Kingdom

The services will be a Holy Communion Service, following Common Worship with an 'Ashing'. This is where a Palm Cross from the previous year is burnt to ashes, and these ashes are used to mark a cross on the forehead of those in attendance. All are welcome!

Our church heating is still broken so dress up warmly!
Refreshments will be available after the service.

Compton: St Mary & St Nicholas

Compton Church is part of the Hermitage Team of Churches.

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Ash Wednesday Communion service with ashes

for 45 mins
Compton: St Mary & St Nicholas
Aldworth Road Compton Newbury, RG20 6RD, United Kingdom

The services will be a Holy Communion Service, following Common Worship with an 'Ashing'. This is where a Palm Cross from the previous year is burnt to ashes, and these ashes are used to mark a cross on the forehead of those in attendance. All are welcome!

Our church heating is still broken so dress up warmly!
Refreshments will be available after the service.