
The first day of Lent and preparation for Easter Sunday in many Christian religions begins Wednesday with an Ash Wednesday service.
Here are some services to mark the day in Ames. Add ones we couldn't find in the comments below.
 St. Andrews Lutheran Church
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Ash Wednesday Spaghetti dinner at 5:30 p.m. with a service to follow at 6:30 p.m.
St. Thomas Church & Catholic Center
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Word and Ashes Service 12:00 p.m. Scheman
Saint Cecilia Catholic Church
Ash Wednesday Liturgies – Feb 13
7:00 AM – Liturgy of the Word and Distribution of Ashes. 9:00 AM – Mass with Distribution of Ashes. 5:30 PM – Liturgy of the Word and Distribution of Ashes. 7:00 PM – Mass with Distribution of Ashes
Northminster Presbyterian Church
A soup supper will be held at 6 p.m. and an Ash Wednesday Service takes place at 6:30 p.m.
Ames United Church of Christ
A soup supper will be held at 6 p.m. and an Ash Wednesday Service begins at 7 p.m.
First Baptist Church
Ash Wednesday Service begins at 6:30 p.m.
Trinity Christian Reformed Church
An Ash service begins at 7 p.m.
Collegiate United Methodist Church/Wesley Foundation
A soup supper/potluck takes place at 6:15 p.m. Ash Wednesday service at 7:30 p.m.
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