Ash Wednesday is March 5, which marks the beginning of Lent, a 40-day period of repentance, fasting and prayer. Many worshipers will receive the marking of the cross in ash on their foreheads on ...

St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Aurora will open Lent with an annual Dixieland worship service, a Mardi Gras-style luncheon and Ash Wednesday services including a drive-through imposition of ashes. The ...

POTTSTOWN — Join First Presbyterian Church of Pottstown, 750 N. Evans St., on Sunday, March 2, for Faith & Friendship at 9:15 a.m. and worship at 10:30 a.m. The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper will be ...

New this year, on Ash Wednesday, March 5, families with young children are invited to an interactive worship experience at 5:30 p.m. at Gary United Methodist Church, 224 N. Main St. in Wheaton.

Lent has begun for many in typical ways, with fish fries as well as Ash Wednesday worship services or occasions where one could stop and get ashes given out drive-by style. In churches such as one in ...

(NEXSTAR) – Ash Wednesday, which marks the start of the 40-day Lenten period, is already here. This year, it’s a bit different – and a bit rare. A quick look at your calendar and you’ll see why: Ash ...

Editor's note: The time of this event is 5:30. Originally, the event was listed as starting at 4:30 p.m. All are welcome to join in an ecumenical Ash Wednesday worship service on Wednesday, Feb. 26, ...

The announcement of the Catholic American Bible is significant for American Catholics as it seeks to unify the diverse scriptural texts currently in use. This new translation will serve not only in ...

Between work hours, Ash Wednesday and Valentine's Day, Wednesday is likely to be a full schedule for many. For those who don't want to miss getting an Ash Wednesday blessing, there are multiple ...