Ash Wednesday services in the Cape Region

Ash Wednesday service at Holy Anglican March 2

Holy Spirit Anglican Church announced the imposition of ashes will begin at 7 p.m., Wednesday, March 2. Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent. Lent originated as and continues to be a preparation for Easter. Ash Wednesday derives its name from the practice of blessing ashes and placing them on the foreheads of participants while the following words are pronounced: "Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return.” (Ecclesiastes 3:20) Safe social distancing is practiced and there is plenty of room for all. Holy Spirit Anglican Church is at 28842 Log Cabin Hill Road, Lewes. To learn more, go to holyspiritanglican-de.org.

All Saints' parish Ash Wednesday services March 2; pancake supper March 1

The times and locations of Ash Wednesday, March 2 services for the Episcopal Parish of All Saints' Church & St. George's Chapel are as follows: 8 a.m. and 12 p.m., at All Saints' Church, 18 Olive Ave., Rehoboth Beach; and 9:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. at St. George's Chapel, 20271 Beaver Dam Road, Harbeson. The services will include imposition of ashes and Holy Eucharist. There will be a Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper with pancakes, sausage and scrapple at 4 p.m., Tuesday, March 1, in St. George’s Parish Hall. Cost is $7 per person. A service for burning the palms to be used for Ash Wednesday will take place at 5 p.m., also at St. George's. Both locations are fully handicapped accessible and there is plenty of parking available. For details, call 302-227-7202, email info@allsaintsandstgeorges.org or go to allsaintsandstgeorges.org.