First English Lutheran, Global Methodist churches announce Ash Wednesday observances

Area churches have announced special events to mark the beginning of the Lenten season.

First English Lutheran Church, 53 Park Ave. West in downtown Mansfield, invites the community to join the celebration of Fastnacht on Feb. 13. The church will serve pancakes, sausage and applesauce from 5-6:30 p.m. The Ontario High School Show Choir will perform.

On Feb.14, First English Lutheran will celebrate Ash Wednesday, with the Imposition of Ashes during worship in the sanctuary at 7 p.m. The community is invited to join this solemn beginning of Lent. First English Lutheran is handicapped-accessible.

Six Global Methodist churches in Richland and Ashland counties will hold a joint Ash Wednesday community service at 7 p.m. Feb. 14 at Faith Church, 1574 Ohio 96 in Ashland (across from Crestview Middle School).

This article originally appeared on Mansfield News Journal: First English Lutheran, Global Methodist announce Ash Wednesday plans