Ash Wednesday is Feb. 13: Where to Worship in Des Plaines
The start of the Christian Lenten season begins Wednesday.
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Feb. 13 marks Ash Wednesday, which is the start of the Lenten season for many Christian religions including Catholic, Presbyterian, Lutheran, Methodist, Anglican and Eastern Orthodox churches.
In Western Christianity, Ash Wednesday takes place 40 days before Easter. Sundays that fall during that timeframe are not included in the 40-day count.
On Ash Wednesday, many Christians will go to church to receive a cross of ashes on their forehead. The ashes are used as a sign of repentance to God.
During lent, many Christians fast and repent to reflect upon Jesus Christ’s death, burial and resurrection. It’s customary for Catholics to not eat meat on Fridays during lent. Many also give up something they would otherwise enjoy during this time.
Where to worship in Des Plaines on Ash Wednesday:
First Presbyterian Church of Des Plaines
If you know of an area church also offering Ash Wednesday services, please add the information in the comments section.
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St Stephens Catholic Church
1263 Prospect Ave, Des Plaines, IL -
St. Mary Catholic Church
794 Pearson St, Des Plaines, IL -
St Zachary Catholic Church
567 W Algonquin Rd, Des Plaines, IL -
First United Methodist Church of Des Plaines
668 Graceland Ave, Des Plaines, IL -
Immanuel Lutheran Church
855 Lee St, Des Plaines, IL -
Trinity Lutheran Church
675 E Algonquin Rd, Des Plaines, IL
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St Martin's Episcopal Church
1095 E Thacker St, Des Plaines, IL -
First Presbyterian Church of Des Plaines
1755 Howard Ave, Des Plaines, IL
Bill
7:23 pm on Tuesday, February 12, 2013
First Congregational Church of Des Plaines (Graceland Ave) also has Ash Wed service. Service is at 7:30 PM, and is a half hour long.
Holly Schmidt
7:13 am on Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Christ Church United Church of Christ at 1492 Henry in Des Plaines has an Ash Wednesday service at 7 p.m.
Morgan Delack
10:15 am on Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Thank you both for adding these services to our list!