Some Logan and Champaign County churches will observe Ash Wednesday, Feb. 18, with services scheduled throughout the day and evening to mark the beginning of the Lenten season, a 40-day period of prayer, reflection and spiritual preparation leading up to Easter.
Ash Wednesday is observed by many Christian denominations and is traditionally marked by the imposition of asheson the forehead, often in the shape of a cross. The ashes serve as a symbol of human mortality, humility and repentance, reminding worshippers of the call to spiritual renewal during Lent.
Ash Wednesday services
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12:00 p.m. — First United Methodist Church
201 N. Main St., Bellefontaine -
6:00 p.m. — Cornerstone Church
6611 Fruit St., Huntsville -
7:00 p.m. — Indian Lake Community Church
120 Orchard Island Road North, Russells Point -
7:00 p.m. — Roudhead United Methodist Church
2254 State Route 385, Waynesfield -
7:00 p.m. — First Christian Church
215 E. Sandusky Ave., Bellefontaine -
7:00 p.m. — Huntsville Presbyterian Church
6490 Fruit St., Huntsville -
7:00 p.m. — Lewistown Trinity Church
8088 County Road 54, Lewistown -
6–7 p.m. — Urbana United Methodist Church
238 N. Main St., Urbana -
6:30 p.m. — First Presbyterian Church of Urbana
116 W. Court St., Urbana
The Lenten season continues through Holy Week and concludes with the celebration of Easter Sunday.
