On February 26th, from 7 AM to 7 PM, Old First offers Ash Wednesday “Ashes on the Sidewalk” to anybody who wants them. If you’re interested in getting ashes, stop by. But if you want to help, you can sign up for a two-hour slot to assist with ashes and providing breaks during the day. No ordination or previous experience is acquired; you will be […]
Ash Wednesday begins the season of Lent, and comes out of the ancient Jewish tradition of penance and fasting. The imposition of ashes is a strangely joyful receiving of the somber admonition to “Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return.” Old First will be offering ashes to the public outside on our 7th Avenue steps from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. […]
The forty days of Lent ends with Easter Sunday, but begins with Ash Wednesday, this year on March 1. Even though the March winds were intense, Pastor Daniel (seen here with elder Kate Jacobs) skillfully assured that ashes made direct contact with foreheads. This continues the church’s annual and very proactive tradition of offering ashes, prayers and blessings outside the church doors. Mission accomplished: a […]