Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the season of Lent, a time set apart to slow down, tell the truth about our lives, and make room for God’s renewing work. It is a threshold moment—an invitation to begin again.

This service is grounded in the belief that God meets us not when we have everything figured out, but when we are honest about our limits, our longings, and our need for grace. The ashes remind us that we are finite and fragile, and at the same time held in a love that does not let us go. They are not a mark of shame, but a sign of trust—trust that transformation begins with truth.

Lent is a season for shaping our lives with intention. Through prayer, reflection, and worship, we open ourselves to being formed more fully by love—love of God, love of neighbor, and love that reaches into the ordinary rhythms of daily life. Ash Wednesday helps set that direction, not with answers, but with presence.

If you are carrying a lot, if you are seeking clarity, or if you simply need a quiet place to begin again, this service offers space to pause and breathe. Come as you are, and join us as we begin this shared journey toward Easter, together.