This year, Ash Wednesday falls one week from today on February 18. Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a season modeled on Jesus’ 40 days in the desert (Mark 1:12). Many elders, including those with Alzheimer’s and other dementias, remember the Ash Wednesday ritual of receiving ashes on their forehead. If you’d like to … Continue reading Dementia-friendly Ash Wednesday service and Lenten Activities
Ash Wednesday is one week from today on March 5. Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a season modeled on Jesus' 40 days in the desert (Mark 1:12). If you’d like to offer the Ash Wednesday ritual to elders, including those with Alzheimer’s and other dementias, I’ve slightly updated my Ash Wednesday video service. … Continue reading Dementia-friendly service: Ash Wednesday (and weekly Lenten Devotions & Activities!)
Hard to believe that Ash Wednesday is coming up soon! For Christians, Ash Wednesday, on February 14, 2024, begins the season of Lent, the 40-ish days leading up to Easter. I’ve updated my Ash Wednesday video service for elders, suitable for those with Alzheimer’s and dementia, if you’d like to offer this important ritual. The description beneath … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Ash Wednesday
I posted my Ash Wednesday service several days ago, but in case you missed it ... today is Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent, the 40 or so days of reflection and prayer before the celebration of Easter. As it is written, In the wilderness prepare the way of the Lord;make straight in the … Continue reading Ash Wednesday Service, plus Weekly Lent Devotions & Activities
Ash Wednesday, which begins the season of Lent, is coming up soon - this year it falls on February 22, 2023. I've created and updated an Ash Wednesday video service for elders, including those with Alzheimer's and dementia, if you'd like to offer this important ritual. Watch the 41-minute church service for Ash Wednesday here. … Continue reading Dementia-friendly Ash Wednesday service
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