Ash Wednesday: Choral Eucharist & Imposition of Ashes

for 1 hour
St Bride's Church, Fleet Street
St Bride's Church, Fleet Street, London, EC4Y 8AU 020 7427 0133, EC4Y 8AU, United Kingdom

We shall be marking the beginning of Lent with a lunchtime Choral Eucharist on Ash Wednesday at 1:15pm.

The service includes the Imposition of Ashes. Last year's Palm Sunday fronds are burnt to ash and these are used to mark the sign of the cross on a person's forehead. This is a sign of penitence and marks the start of the observation of Lent during which we prepare for Easter. It is also an echo of words from the book of Genesis and a symbol of our own mortality: 'for dust thou art, and unto dust shalt thou return'.

Music at the service will be sung by St Bride's Choir.

During the service we are invited to reflect both upon our own mortality, and Christ’s offer to us of life in all its fullness. It engages with some of the most profound realities of human life, which renders it one of the most powerful and thought-provoking services of the year.

All are warmly welcomed to join us as we enter the season of Lent together.

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St Bride's Church, Fleet Street

St Bride’s, Fleet Street is a warm and welcoming Christian community, and one of the most famous and fascinating historic churches in London.

A place of Christian worship for 1500 years, we continue to proclaim God’s love in the heart of the city. We are a thriving parish church, renowned for our outstanding music and unique ministry to all who work in the media.

Choral services take place every Sunday at 11am & 5:30pm both in church online with a host of other services and events throughout the year. Check our website for further information → https://www.stbrides.com 

The parish of St Bride Fleet Street is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer(s), PSOs. The Diocese of London’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.

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Ash Wednesday: Choral Eucharist & Imposition of Ashes

for 1 hour
St Bride's Church, Fleet Street
St Bride's Church, Fleet Street, London, EC4Y 8AU 020 7427 0133, EC4Y 8AU, United Kingdom

We shall be marking the beginning of Lent with a lunchtime Choral Eucharist on Ash Wednesday at 1:15pm.

The service includes the Imposition of Ashes. Last year's Palm Sunday fronds are burnt to ash and these are used to mark the sign of the cross on a person's forehead. This is a sign of penitence and marks the start of the observation of Lent during which we prepare for Easter. It is also an echo of words from the book of Genesis and a symbol of our own mortality: 'for dust thou art, and unto dust shalt thou return'.

Music at the service will be sung by St Bride's Choir.

During the service we are invited to reflect both upon our own mortality, and Christ’s offer to us of life in all its fullness. It engages with some of the most profound realities of human life, which renders it one of the most powerful and thought-provoking services of the year.

All are warmly welcomed to join us as we enter the season of Lent together.

More info
St Bride's Church, Fleet Street Charity No. 1131311