Begin Your Lenten Journey With Us

Lent is a season of reflection, renewal, and returning to what matters most. Whether you are rushing to work or looking for a moment of quiet contemplation, we have a place for you this Ash Wednesday.

Join our community across a collective of United Methodist Churches as we mark the beginning of this holy season.

🚗 Ashes in a Dash (Drive-Thru)

6:00 AM – 9:00 AM Start your morning with prayer and intention. If your schedule is packed, pull through our drive-thru stations for a brief prayer and the imposition of ashes without leaving your vehicle.

• McEver Road UMC

• Candler UMC

☀️ Midday Service

12:00 PM Take a holy pause during your lunch hour for a traditional Ash Wednesday service.

• Flowery Branch UMC - Rev Kathie Stasko

🌙 Evening Service

6:00 PM End your day in community with a reflective service of worship and prayer.

• Candler UMC - Rev Kathie Stasko

What to Expect

Ash Wednesday marks the start of the 40 days of Lent. During our services, we receive the sign of the cross in ashes on our foreheads or hands—a physical reminder of our humanity and God’s promise of grace. All are welcome, regardless of where you are on your faith journey.

"Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return."