Ash Wednesday Service with Imposition of Ashes

for 1 hour
St Andrew's Church Blackley
St Andrew Blackley Churchdale Road Blackley Manchester M9 8NE, M9 8NE, United Kingdom

We gather on Ash Wednesday at the beginning of Lent — a day of penitence and self-examination. The ashes remind us that we are dust, and to dust we shall return. They call us to repentance, and to faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.

During the service, those who wish may come forward to receive the sign of the cross in ash. As the words are spoken, we are reminded of our mortality, and of our need for God’s mercy.

St Andrew's Church Blackley

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St Andrews Rectory
Churchdale Road
Higher Blackley
Manchester

M9 8NE
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Ash Wednesday Service with Imposition of Ashes

for 1 hour
St Andrew's Church Blackley
St Andrew Blackley Churchdale Road Blackley Manchester M9 8NE, M9 8NE, United Kingdom

We gather on Ash Wednesday at the beginning of Lent — a day of penitence and self-examination. The ashes remind us that we are dust, and to dust we shall return. They call us to repentance, and to faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.

During the service, those who wish may come forward to receive the sign of the cross in ash. As the words are spoken, we are reminded of our mortality, and of our need for God’s mercy.

Safeguarding

"Our parish of Blackley: St Andrew is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO).

Our Diocese of Manchester’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSO.

If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the PSO, Dianne McCann, or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor through the Diocesan website.

If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services."

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