ash wednesday

Ash Wednesday reflection

If you have become ash, Then wait, you become a rose again. And do not remember how often you have become ash, But how often you were reborn in ashes to a new rose. ~ Rumi I can hear the sizzle of newborn stars, and know anything of meaning, of the fierce magic emerging here. […]

Ash Wednesday Provocation (day 1 of Lent)

Word for DAY 1 (Ash Wednesday) of Lent: WASTED AWAY. This phrase comes from Psalm 32: 1-5, from the Narrative Lectionary associated with the first day of Lent. Throughout Lent, we will post words from each week’s scripture and music videos that address the themes raised by those phrases (lifted from the context of the […]

LENT & EASTER: Save these Dates

Thurs, Feb 8: Mardi Gras with DelleValla Trio plus Louisaina Cuisine by chef Sue Carrigan at JCC Wed, Feb 14: Ash Wednesday Ashes-to-Go at J-Town Deli, Glen Ledge/McSheffreys North and JCC Ash Wed Service hosted at Nativity Lutheran Church at 6;30pm Wed, Feb 21: Vision Board Workshop with Clare Long (RSVP) at JCC Thurs, Feb […]

SAVE these DATES in February & March (including Lent)

Thursday during Lent (Feb 15, Feb 22, Feb 29, Mar 7, Mar 14, Mar 21): Lenten Book Group led by Walt Hampton via zoom Sat, Feb 3: Men’s Breakfast with chef Chris Doktor at JCC Sun, Feb 4: Game Day at JCC Thurs, Feb 8: Mardi Gras with DelleValla Trio plus Louisaina Cuisine by chef […]

Ash Wednesday with JCC: Reflections and schedule

JOEL 2:12-13Yet even now, says the Lord,  return to me with all your heart, with fasting, with weeping, and with mourning;  rend your hearts and not your clothing. Return to the Lord your God, for God is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, abounding in steadfast love… WED, Feb 22 MUSINGS on ASH If you have […]

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