Ash Wednesday is THIS Wednesday, March 2, and marks the beginning of the season of Lent. Lent is a 40-day period of remembering Jesus' life and death and prepares us to fully participate in the resurrection.
Although we still cannot share a meal like we used to, Nikki Manley-Smith has graciously agreed to make soup for those who pre-order it to pick up as early as 4 pm on Ash Wednesday, March 2nd. For those who will not be able to come at 7 pm and participate in person, you will have the option of picking up the soup, ashes and instructions to have your own service at home with your family. If you plan to join us for our Ash Wednesday service at 7 pm, you can pick up your soup early and have it for dinner and come back or wait and pick it up after service.
Nikki is offering two options: chicken and wild rice (gluten free) or Hungarian mushroom (gluten-free and vegan). A free-will cash offering will be taken to cover Nikki’s costs and to thank her for her time and effort. All soup will be in quart size containers (32 oz) and serves a family of 4. All orders need to be sent to Nikki by noon on Sunday. A sign-up sheet will be available at church on Sunday or you can email mushmellowfrmhvn@comcast.net or text your order to 503-577-6851.
This year for Ash Wednesday on March 2nd, we will be offering an in person service at 7 pm which includes the imposition of ashes. You also have the option of picking up ashes and instructions earlier in the day and having your own service at home. There will NOT be a hybrid option.
We are hoping that you will join us on Ash Wednesday in the Sanctuary at 7 pm or that you will do a service at your home at a time that works for you and your family.