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Loves and ashes: Speak the truth of love – join us in celebrating Ash Wednesday

February 12, 2024

On Wednesday 14 February, Ash Wednesday will be celebrated as this marks the beginning of Lent which is a 40-day season (not counting Sundays). It is marked by repentance, fasting, reflection, and ultimately celebration.

The chaplaincy team would like to offer the opportunity for colleagues to be able to observe this tradition. The team will be offering the blessing of ashes (a sign of the cross on your forehead) as well as a simple one-line prayer before administering the ash.

Please see times and locations below:

  • Sandwell Chapel, 12.30pm – 1.30pm (will visit Sandwell wards between 1.30pm – 2.30pm)
  • City Chapel, 12.30pm – 1.30pm (will visit City wards between 1.30pm – 2.30pm)
  • Rowley Regis, 12.30pm – 1pm (will visit Rowley wards between 11.30am – 12.30pm)
  • Leasowes, 1.30pm – 2.30pm

On the same day (Valentine’s Day), the chaplaincy team will also be hosting a stand at Sandwell main reception between 10am – 12pm to increase awareness with its spiritual care services.

For more information please call ext. 3552 or email eddie.briones@nhs.net.