NSFAQ (not so frequently asked questions) - learn more about our faith. Lent is a time of preparation, the forty days before Easter, universally observed by the Church since its earliest days. For the first millennium, these 40 days were referred to as Τεσσαρακοστή in Greek (it’s Greek to me too!) and quadragesima in Latin. … Continue reading “What’s Lent?”
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“What’s with the ashes?”
Ash Wednesday begins Lent, symbolized by ashes made from burnt palms marking the sign of the cross on foreheads, signifying repentance and mortality. This practice reflects both human fragility and the hope of resurrection in Christ. Join the service at Trinity Episcopal Church on March 5, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.

