We will observe Ash Wednesday on March 5. Ash Wednesday begins the season of Lent, a time when many Christians prepare for Easter by observing a period of fasting, repentance, moderation and spiritual discipline. Ash Wednesday first appears in the rituals of The United Methodist Church or our predecessor denominations in the 20th century. On this day, we emphasize two themes: our sinfulness before God and our human mortality. This focus helps us realize that both have been triumphed through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. 

We will have a Traditional Ash Wednesday Service at 12:00 noon in the Sanctuary, with liturgy, songs, a message, and the imposition of ashes.