Holy Communion with Ashing

for 1 hour
Witham: St Nicolas
Chipping Hill Witham Chelmsford, CM8 2JS, United Kingdom

Ash Wednesday. A Service of Holy Communion during which our foreheads are marked in ash with a cross. In this simple act we are reminded of our mortality and our need of Christ. For more than a thousand years the people of Witham have come to our parish church on Ash Wednesday for ashing. Its a solemn and serious service; and deeply moving.

(The words for our act of penitence come from the Iona community.)

Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent, the season when we prepare ourselves for our yearly remembrance of Jesus' last days. Palm Sunday: his triumphal entry into Jerusalem, riding on a Donkey. Maundy Thursday: his last meal with his closest followers. His betrayal. Good Friday, the Crucifixion: condemned and executed on a Cross. Holy Saturday: the in-between time. Easter hope: resurrection, Jesus raised from the dead.

Traditionally, in Lent we give something up eg meat, eggs, dairy (Fasting). Take something up eg prayer . Commit to learn more about God, Jesus and ourselves (eg in Lent Groups, reading a Lent Book.) And respond well to people who struggle with life (there is always been a commitment to the poor in the Gospel).

Witham: St Nicolas

We are committed to Safeguarding children and young people and vulnerable adults.

The PCC has adopted the Church of England’s policies and best practice on safeguarding which may be found on the Church of England’s website: https://www.churchofengland.org/more/safeguarding

Safe spaces

Safe Spaces was launched in September 2020 and is a FREE and independent service run by the charity Victim Support and funded by the Church of England together with the Catholic Church in England and Wales and the Church in Wales.

It offers confidential support to survivors of church-related abuse (anyone who has been abused by someone in the Church or as a result of their relationship with the Church of England, the Catholic Church of England and Wales or the Church in Wales) whether or not a report has been made.

Tel: 0300 303 1056 (answerphone available outside of opening times)
Email: [email protected]
WebChat - via the Safe Spaces website



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Linzi Barrett

St Nicolas Parish Office
Chipping Hill
Witham
Essex

CM8 2JS
Linzi Barrett, Parish Administrator
01376 791548
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Holy Communion with Ashing

for 1 hour
Witham: St Nicolas
Chipping Hill Witham Chelmsford, CM8 2JS, United Kingdom

Ash Wednesday. A Service of Holy Communion during which our foreheads are marked in ash with a cross. In this simple act we are reminded of our mortality and our need of Christ. For more than a thousand years the people of Witham have come to our parish church on Ash Wednesday for ashing. Its a solemn and serious service; and deeply moving.

(The words for our act of penitence come from the Iona community.)

Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent, the season when we prepare ourselves for our yearly remembrance of Jesus' last days. Palm Sunday: his triumphal entry into Jerusalem, riding on a Donkey. Maundy Thursday: his last meal with his closest followers. His betrayal. Good Friday, the Crucifixion: condemned and executed on a Cross. Holy Saturday: the in-between time. Easter hope: resurrection, Jesus raised from the dead.

Traditionally, in Lent we give something up eg meat, eggs, dairy (Fasting). Take something up eg prayer . Commit to learn more about God, Jesus and ourselves (eg in Lent Groups, reading a Lent Book.) And respond well to people who struggle with life (there is always been a commitment to the poor in the Gospel).

Safeguarding

Our parish of Witham: St Nicolas 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 Chelmsford’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 [add their details here or use the button to link to a page that shows the info] or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor [add their details here or use the button below to link to your own page that shows the info or the diocesan safeguarding page]. 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."

Witham: St Nicolas Charity No. 1133036