The words of these school children in Los Angeles had moved the heart of one of the most powerful men in the world.

An assembly for primary schools celebrating Lent, suitable for KS1 and KS2. It includes a video about the origins of the festival and its customs today, suggestions for songs and a time for reflection ...

St. James Episcopal Church offers three services on Ash Wednesday, but few children attend. So this year for the first time the church, at 119 N. Duke St., will offer a 30-minute, kid-friendly Ash ...

Also known as the Day of Ashes, this traditional day of repentance for Christians, and observed by various denominations, involves fasting and mass.

Trinity Lutheran Church in Mount Joy hosted Ash Wednesday activities geared toward children and youth Wednesday evening. Open to the public, the event featured a soup supper; a church service; then ...

On Ash Wednesday, Feb. 18, families with young children are invited to an interactive worship experience at 5:30 p.m. at Gary United Methodist Church in Wheaton. Families will explore the meaning of ...

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the Lenten season for many Christians. In 2026, Ash Wednesday falls on Feb. 18, and Lent ends on April 2. The ashes, made from the previous year's palms, symbolize ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Christian observance of Ash Wednesday is just weeks away, falling on Feb. 18 this year. The observance marks the start of Lent ...

Ash Wednesday is the first day of the season of Lent that leads up to Good Friday and Easter. What to know about the day.