Today is Ash Wednesday – the beginning of the season of Lent. We will join with Christians world-wide as we gather tonight for a time of worship to mark this important beginning. Ash Wednesday is a time for us to reflect on the frailty and shortness of life. We will utter the words – “Remember that you are dust, and to dust you will return.” These words will remind us that death is as basic as birth. It is a somber thought and our service tonight will be a somber service. But this time together will offer us a moment to take stock of our lives and reflect on whether we are making the most our of God’s gift of life.
I hope you will join us in the sanctuary tonight at 6:00 as we gather for this time of reflection.