Ash Wednesday Services
There will be two services on Ash Wednesday, March 6th, at 12:00 PM and 7 PM. The format will be the same at both services with imposition of ashes.
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“I wonder if Jesus could feel his heartbeatIn his throat, the way I do when I’m afraid.I wonder if he had to take deep breaths,In through his nose, out through his mouth,Tricking his body into a state of calm.I wonder if he was nauseous, like I amWhen I’m headed into a hard conversation.I wonder if…