WHEN
Day: February 22
Time: 7:00pm
WHERE
27960 SW Canyon Creek Rd
Wilsonville, OR 97070
THE TRADITION
Ash Wednesday takes place 46 days before Easter and comes from the ancient Jewish tradition of fasting. The practice often includes the wearing of ashes on the head—the ashes symbolizing the dust from which God made us. As the ashes are applied to a person’s forehead, the words “Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return” are spoken. The day begins the liturgical season of Lent, which is a time of fasting, praying, and giving in preparation for Easter.
ABOUT US
PLAN YOUR VISIT
THE SERVICE
Our Ash Wednesday gathering will be a liturgy of corporate singing, pastoral explanation, public Scripture reading, congregational prayer, and personal confession. Through it all we ask people to commit to observing Lent through fasting, prayer, and giving. The service will conclude with the ancient tradition of applying ashes to the forehead (this is completely optional) in remembrance of our frailty and need for a savior.
Ash Wednesday has traditionally been a day of fasting. If you are able, please join us in abstaining from food until after our service.
Are you planning on coming to our Ash Wednesday service? Consider letting us know. You don't have to, but it will make your first service a whole lot more comfortable.
• We will meet you in the parking lot.
• We will show you around.
• We will introduce you to people.
• We will help you get your kids checked in (if applicable).
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HOLY WEEK
Ash Wednesday is important, but it is just the beginning of a season uniquely focused on Jesus. We hope you'll join us for these other events. Click an image below to learn more.
