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ASHES TO GO
Wednesday, February 14, 2018
7:20 am- 9:00am
East Weymouth & South Weymouth Train Stations


Ash Wednesday (this year, February 14th) is the first day of the season of Lent. As Marcus Borg writes:  "In liturgical churches, it begins with a vivid reminder of death. As the words “Dust thou art and unto dust thou shalt return” are said, Christians are marked on their foreheads with ashes in the shape of the cross. The words echo language from the funeral liturgy, “Ashes to ashes and dust to dust.”

Death is one of the primary themes of Lent. Each of us will die. None of us gets out of here alive. A friend told me that he thinks Ash Wednesday is the most honest service of the church year. My wife has talked about the difference between Mardi Gras and Ash Wednesday. During the former, we indulge, party, cavort and sometimes even wear masks. At the latter, we take our masks off as we are reminded of – indeed confronted with – the fact that we are dust."
 Click here to learn more.

Rev. Tina along with other Weymouth UCC clergy, Rev. Jennie Barrlet-Seigel, Rev. Gretchen Elmendorf, and Rev. Tom Cornite will be once again offering Ashes to commuter riders. Here is an article from last year's event.  ​
  • Home
  • About Pilgrim
    • About the United Church of Chirst
    • What We Believe
    • Staff
    • Weddings
    • Funerals
    • Newsletters
  • Worship
    • Sermons
    • Music
    • Baptisms
    • Sunday School
  • Upcoming Events
    • Clean Up Weymouth Day | April 28, 2018
    • Fresh Bite 5k | June 16, 2018
    • Past Events >
      • Easter | April 1, 2018
      • Maundy Thursday | March 29, 2018
      • Ash Wednesday | February 14, 2018
      • Ashes to Go | Feb 14, 2018
      • Blue Christmas | December 15, 2017
      • Christmas Eve | December 24, 2017
      • Animal Blessing | Sunday, October 1
      • Public Prayer Circles | Wednesdays July 19- Aug 30
      • Music Sunday | June 25, 2017
      • Children's Sunday | June 11, 2017
      • Teen Kayak Outing | June 3, 2017
      • Lent Walking Group | Saturdays March 4 - April 15, 2017
      • Lenten Meditation | Mondays March 6 - April 10, 2017
      • Healing Service | January 22, 2017
      • Confirmation Sunday | April 17, 2016
      • Elder Law | April 28, 2016
      • March Against Spectra | May 29, 2016
      • Father Bill's | July 21, 2016
      • Yard Sale | September 10, 2016
      • Blessing of the Backpacks | September 11, 2016
      • Santa's Workshop | October 20, 2016
      • New Year's Day Service and Brunch | January 1, 2017
  • Mission
  • Contact
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