ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Peter
Address
0 Fairlight Hastings, TN35 4DA, United Kingdom

Ash Wednesday is a holy day of prayer and fasting. It is preceded by Shrove Tuesday and marks the first day of Lent, the six weeks of penitence before Easter. The ash used on Ash Wednesday is often made from palm crosses distributed in previous years, but any suitable material may be used. • Ash is often imposed on the forehead in the form of a cross.

St Peter

The parish of Fairlight: St Peter is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer(s), PSOs. The Diocese of Chichester’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 Adults Services.

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Normal working days 2.30pm-6pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday and Thursday 9am-5pm

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ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Peter
Address
0 Fairlight Hastings, TN35 4DA, United Kingdom

Ash Wednesday is a holy day of prayer and fasting. It is preceded by Shrove Tuesday and marks the first day of Lent, the six weeks of penitence before Easter. The ash used on Ash Wednesday is often made from palm crosses distributed in previous years, but any suitable material may be used. • Ash is often imposed on the forehead in the form of a cross.