The season of Lent leads up to Easter (when we celebrate Jesus’s death and resurrection) and is associated with self-examination, penitence, self-denial, study, and preparation for the Easter celebrations.
Ash Wednesday services enable us as a church to gather and mark the beginning of Lent. The service gives space for doing just those things that are associated with this season, self-examination, penitence and assurance of eternal life through Jesus’ sacrificial act of love that first Easter.
As part of the service we are marked on the forehead with a cross of ashes as we remember Jesus’ forgiveness and commit once again to our own spiritual growth.
Our Ash Wednesday service this year is on Wednesday 22nd February at 7:30pm at St. George’s church and will probably last about an hour. So come reflect and refocus on our need for Jesus’ love and forgiveness during this season of Lent.
St. Luke's Church Ramsgate 