Ash Wednesday services held at Christ Episcopal Church

Ash Wednesday observance held at First United Methodist Church

LEXINGTON, Tenn. — Millions around the world are observing Ash Wednesday, including right here in West Tennessee. Members of First United Methodist Church in Lexington attended a special Ash Wednesday service to receive ashes. For participants, placing ashes on the forehead is considered a sign of repentance. Wednesday also marks the first day of Lent, which occurs 40 days before Easter. The season of Lent is often observed through fasting and p…

Ash Wednesday services held at Christ Episcopal Church

BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) - Today is Ash Wednesday which signifies the start of Lent for Christians. Christ Episcopal Church in downtown Binghamton held a noon-time service today with imposition of ashes. The Lenten season is a time of meditation and reflection for Christians leading up to the celebration of Easter. Today, Father Scott Parnell marked worshippers with the sign of the cross on their foreheads, signifying a commitment to penance…