Ash Wednesday Holy Communion with Ashing

for 1 hour
St John's Westfield
Vicarage Lane/Church Lane Westfield Hastings, TN35 4SD, United Kingdom

A short service of Holy Communion with Ashing. Ash Wednesday 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 imposed on the forehead in the form of a cross.

St John's Westfield

Our church exists in order to worship God, to enable people of all ages to respond to the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ, and to work in love and fellowship for God’s kingdom on earth. There are many different styles of worship in our Church which suit a wide variety of tastes, backgrounds and expectations.


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Revd Sandi Wickens

c/o The Church Hall
Vicarage Lane
Westfield
East Sussex TN35 4SD
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HASTINGS
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Ash Wednesday Holy Communion with Ashing

for 1 hour
St John's Westfield
Vicarage Lane/Church Lane Westfield Hastings, TN35 4SD, United Kingdom

A short service of Holy Communion with Ashing. Ash Wednesday 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 imposed on the forehead in the form of a cross.

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"Our parish of Westfield: St John the Baptist is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO). Our Diocese of Chichester’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSO. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the PSO Safeguarding Officer :Cathy Williamson - 07765 258012
[email protected] or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services."