In leading one of the parishes near the devastating Marshall Fires in Boulder County, “I am focused less this year on the mechanics of ash distribution and more on the pastoral duty to speak of ashes when many in the community have nothing but ashes to remember with,” Shakespeare added. Lyndon Shakespeare, rector of Holy Comforter in Broomfield, Colorado. “It just might be that this Ash Wednesday, our ashes make it clear that our frail existence and our fragile environment are linked,” said the Rev. God promises us a future of reconciliation. Blair Pogue, canon for vitality and innovation for the Episcopal Church in Minnesota. “We are living in a tension between naming realities that separate us from God and neighbors, and the hope of new life with Christ,” said the Rev. The penitential and deeply reverent readings for Ash Wednesday resonate on many levels with an acute awareness of the day’s solemnity. Environmental issues, shootings, and civil unrest have added to a general sense of unease. The pandemic isn’t the only social concern affecting everyday lives. While 2022 will mirror 2021 in numerous aspects - regional restrictions, mask requirements, no or limited in-person gatherings - this year many seek a more reflective Ash Wednesday. Remove smudges of resentment and bitterness.Ash Wednesday 2022 marks another annual observance amid the COVID pandemic.
My prayer for you all is that you would find time to be still, quiet, and mindful as you invoke this prayer: Free me, Lord Jesus, from anything that obstructs my way to you. They will be in a box just in front of the church office.Īs we get ready for Lent, let’s begin to prepare our hearts and minds for the season of "giving up". With that said I will have ashes from last year’s palms blessed and ready for you to pick up next Wednesday February 10. Our Bishop has asked that we not impose ashes this year but has said that you are free to impose ashes on yourself. Everyone MUST wear a mask, NO EXCEPTIONS. Please dress casually and warm, we will have heaters spread throughout. The Bishop is very clear on the criteria to allow this gathering. If you are able, we hope to see you there. ***UPDATE*** We are now cleared to have in-person worship again! This means we'll be having a full service in our courtyard for Ash Wednesday which will begin at 12pm (noon). If you are on our email list, you'll get a reminder sent straight to your inbox.
This will be posted to our Facebook page, our website, and also to our YouTube channel. We will be doing a virtual Ash Wednesday service that will go live at 6am (so that you can listen anytime on Ash Wednesday).
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