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ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE- February 17, 7:00 p.m.
Ash Wednesday marks the first day, or the start of the season of Lent, which begins 40 days prior to Easter (Sundays are not included in the count). Lent is a time when many Christians prepare for Easter by observing a period of fasting, repentance, moderation and spiritual discipline. Ash Wednesday begins a journey of turning back toward God. It is a day when we acknowledge that we often fall short of what we want to be. It is a day when we call all of our angers, hatreds, and jealousies out from their dark corners and embrace them as part of us. Lent is also a season of healing. We open up our lives so that we may see into the depths of our souls. It is a time of confession. Traditionally, ashes are put upon our foreheads to symbolize our sorrow for what we have wrongly done. This year we invite you to the Ash Wednesday service on February 17 at 7:00 p.m. and hope to transform the ashes into "stardust" so that the mark upon the forehead is not only a reminder of our need for forgiveness but also a reminder of our connection with earth and how we can be an instrument of healing. We hope that you will join us for this service of worship to mark the beginning of a season of healing and renewal as we journey with Christ.
•> AN INVITATION TO OPEN UP TO THE SPIRIT OF CREATIVITY <•
•> WALK THE LABYRINTH FROM FEBRUARY 17 'TIL FEBRUARY 21<•
WINTER WORSHIP SCHEDULE
( September 13, 2009 through June 20, 2010 )
Sunday School: 9:30 AM
Worship Service: 10:45 AM
SUMMER WORSHIP SCHEDULE
( June 27, 2010 through September 5, 2010 )
Worship Service: 10:00 AM
OFFICE HOURS
Tuesday ~ Thursday: 8:30 AM-3:00 PM
Phone: 585 . 343 . 0505
E-mail: PCB@rochester.rr.com
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Last updated on 27 Jan 10
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