Ash Wednesday service

for 1 hour
The English Church in Ostend
Langestraat 101 Ostend, 8400, Belgium

Marks the start of the 40-day Lenten season for many Christians, emphasizing repentance, mortality, and reflection. Held on the first day of Lent, these services typically involve the imposition of ashes in the shape of a cross on the forehead, accompanied by the words "Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return"

The English Church in Ostend

Welcome to the English Church in Ostend!

We are a friendly Church of England (Anglican) church.

We are a multicultural community who worship in English under the spiritual leadership of the Reverend Augustine Nwaekwe.

Our church is open to all, and a very warm welcome awaits you. It's indeed your church.

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The English Church Ostend/Bruges

Langestraat 101
8400 Ostend
Belgium

+32 (0)50 34 71 30
+32 (0)499 707 265

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Ash Wednesday service

for 1 hour
The English Church in Ostend
Langestraat 101 Ostend, 8400, Belgium

Marks the start of the 40-day Lenten season for many Christians, emphasizing repentance, mortality, and reflection. Held on the first day of Lent, these services typically involve the imposition of ashes in the shape of a cross on the forehead, accompanied by the words "Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return"

Safeguarding

Our parish of Ostend 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 Europe’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 Yvonne Ferrari at +32 475 25 06 18 or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor at [email protected].

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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