Ash Wednesday Eucharist with Imposition of Ashes

for 1 hour
Hadleigh, St Mary
Church Street Hadleigh Ipswich, IP7 5DT, United Kingdom

A Eucharist with Imposition of Ashes is a worship service that combines Holy Communion with the ancient Ash Wednesday ritual of placing ashes on the forehead. The ashes—made from burned palm branches—are applied in the shape of a cross as a reminder of human mortality and the call to repentance. The service then moves into the celebration of the Eucharist, where the community receives bread and wine as signs of Christ’s grace and renewal.

Hadleigh, St Mary

Hadleigh is privileged to have a rich history, which has helped to develop Christian worship not only in this area but in the Anglican Church world-wide. Our worship and mission is shaped by this rich and varied tradition, and we are passionate about being a church to which everyone can belong and in which everyone is welcome.

The parish of Hadleigh: St Mary 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 St. Edmundsbury & Ipswich’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.

The church is currently open for private prayer and visitors between 9am and 4pm each day. 


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Ash Wednesday Eucharist with Imposition of Ashes

for 1 hour
Hadleigh, St Mary
Church Street Hadleigh Ipswich, IP7 5DT, United Kingdom

A Eucharist with Imposition of Ashes is a worship service that combines Holy Communion with the ancient Ash Wednesday ritual of placing ashes on the forehead. The ashes—made from burned palm branches—are applied in the shape of a cross as a reminder of human mortality and the call to repentance. The service then moves into the celebration of the Eucharist, where the community receives bread and wine as signs of Christ’s grace and renewal.

Hadleigh, St Mary Charity No. 1140776