Last year we were the first parish in the North East to try ‘Ashes to Go‘ providing people with the opportunity to receive prayer and ashes on their foreheads at the beginning of Lent on Ash Wednesday right outside on the Broadway in Houghton-le-Spring.

This year we are delighted to be welcoming Bishop Mark alongside our team on Ash Wednesday 10th February.

We will be out from 8.00am on the Broadway (outside the church entrance), reaching out with the love and forgiveness of God to everyone in Houghton-le-Spring.

We begin Lent by being marked with the sign of the cross in ash as a reminder that we are mortal and that we can do nothing without God.

Start Lent well with us this year, look out for us on the Broadway!

Later on Wednesday 10th February there will be a Eucharist at 10.30am and at 7pm.

What was it like last year? Listen to the Rector being interviewed here: