A few years ago I went to pick up my kids at our church preschool. I had trouble finding a parking spot and realized with a …
Clay Figure Activity for Ash Wednesday
“Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return.” ~Book of Common Prayer p. 265.This is a difficult, somber, and …
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What Does This Day Mean? Handout for Ash Wednesday at Home
To download this beautiful resource for households that supports the celebration of Ash Wednesday at home as a PDF, click …
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Imposition of Ashes in a Time of Pandemic
A Note on Ash Wednesday and the Imposition of Ashes in a Time of Pandemic Several bishops have recently asked if I had any …
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Observing Ash Wednesday When We Cannot Assemble
Here we go again, folks: figuring out how to keep the holy days if we are in a place where the pandemic has prevented us from …
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“Must We Do Lent This Year?”
“Must we do Lent this year? We have had such a long and difficult year. We have already lost so much. There has already been too …
Ash Wednesday for Families
Use this simple liturgy to make Ash Wednesday accessible to people of all ages. We wanted to make Ash Wednesday, a day …
Three Teaching Points for Ash Wednesday
As Ash Wednesday approaches, here are three teaching points to consider as you invite your community into a meaningful experience …
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Shrove Tuesday at Home
Shrove Tuesday is an occasion to encourage members to consider hosting a “Fat Tuesday” dinner in their own homes and invite …
4 Things I Tell Children The Sunday Before Lent
"...During Lent we do not say Alleluia in church. That way, when we use it again, it will be extra special. So, everyone help me, …
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