A view of the Broadway on Ash Wednesday 2016

We were blessed with beautiful weather on Ash Wednesday this week as we took to the Broadway offering prayer, free tea and coffee, and of course ashes ‘to go’ to passers-by. It was a tremendous privilege to speak to people from all walks of life from Houghton about their hopes and aspirations, their needs and desires and to share with them the love and forgiveness of God.

Below are some photos from the day and a short film made by Jorgie Carmichael which includes an interview with Mark, Bishop of Jarrow about the experience.