Ash Wednesday Service at UCCLM

Observing the Circle of
Life:  From Penitence to Genesis - a New
Beginning

Ash Wednesday Service
at the United Church of Christ of La Mesa (UCCLM)

The imposition of ashes is an ancient
penitence ritual that marks the beginning of Lent, the Christian observance of
Jesus’ 40 days in the desert.  Worshipers
receive ashes - a sign of the cross on the forehead, along with this reminder
from Genesis 3:19:  “Remember that you
are dust and to dust you shall return.”   If it feels weighty, it should.  It’s a beautiful recollection of God’s
creative act in Genesis – drawing us full circle to our very origins and
reminding us of the circle of life. 
Formed from “dust,” we return to the earth…but that, too, is a moment of
genesis, of a new beginning.

The people of the United Church of
Christ of La Mesa invite you to share the start of the Lenten Journey on March
5, 2014.  A simple soup supper will be
served in Friendship Hall at 5:30pm, followed by silent prayer in the Sanctuary
at 6:45pm and a worship service and the imposition of ashes from 7:00 –
8:00pm.  Choirs from a number of area
churches will enrich the service with their music.

The church is at 5940 Kelton Avenue, La
Mesa, CA 91942 (619-464-1519, www.ucclm.org).  UCCLM is an Open & Affirming
congregation:  All are welcome!