![Ash Wednesday Service](https://www.niskayunareformed.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Ash-Wednesday-2016-251x300.png)
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent. Ashes have a long history in biblical and church traditions. In Scripture ashes or dust symbolize frailty or death (Gen. 18:27), sadness or mourning (Esther 4:3), judgment (Lam. 3:16), and repentance (Jon. 3:6). Some traditions also have considered ash a purifying or cleansing agent. All these images are caught up in the church’s use of ashes as a symbol appropriate for Lent. On March 6th, there will be two services offered for the imposition of ashes, 2pm and 6:30pm. The services will be short with time for meditation and reflection. Please come if you are able.
![Maundy Thursday](https://www.niskayunareformed.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/maundy-Thursday.jpg)
We invite you to come join for Maundy Thursday service on April 18th at 6:30pm in Fellowship Hall. The service will be similar to last year with a meal as part of the service. We are asking that people would bring a dish to share with everyone. We also ask that you bring your own table settings (plates, forks, spoons). Beverages will be provided.