The religious period marks a time of reflection for many faithful Christians across the US.

ASHES TO GO: Gethsemane Lutheran Church, 2825 Paris Road in Chalmette, will offer drive-thru or walk-up services for people to receive ashes and Communion on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 18, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. www ...

Lent, which begins on Ash Wednesday (Feb. 18 this year), is a period of 40 days preceding Easter and excluding Sundays. Lent is often observed as a time of repentance, ...

Observant Muslims the world over will soon be united in a ritual of daily fasting from dawn to sunset as the Islamic holy ...

An Ash Wednesday service will be held at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 18 at First United Methodist Church, 533 N. Grant Ave., Loveland. Enter into the Lenten season at this reflective ecumenical service, which will ...

Fat Tuesday is always 47 days before Easter. In 2026, Mardi Gras will take place on Tuesday, February 17, with Lent beginning ...

Pleasant Grove Community Church, Congregational Methodist, will have an Ash Wednesday Service on February 18th at 6:00 p.m. The church is located at 3043 Pleasant Grove Church Road, SW (near ...

Memorable Ash Wednesday Worship Service at The Village Church Easter is one of the most widely celebrated Christian holidays ...

Mining exploration near Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge threatens to disrupt complex groundwater systems and government ...

A balance between dos and don’ts is also needed, veteran Brazilian Carnival partygoers assure. Drinking water under Rio’s scorching summer heat is a must. But drinking too much of it requires revelers ...

Trinity Church, Swarthmore: 301 N. Chester Road, Swarthmore, events: • Feb. 17, Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper at 5:30 p.m. Pay in advance online at the church website. Children 2 and under are free, ...

Hellifield Village Institute events may be postponed due to toilet refurbishment. Wesley Centre, St Aidan’s, and local groups continue activities.