Canon Holly Herring, Canon Precentor, Trinity Cathedral, Phoenix, is looking at all angles. “We’re working on a plan to distribute ashes in little Ziploc bags in the mail for the purpose of self- and family-imposition during our Zoom liturgy.” Josh Hosler, Good Shepherd, Federal Way, Washington. “I don’t see how Ashes to Go is not also a high-risk scenario,” said the Rev.
“So, no one will be coming close enough for imposition of ashes by anyone not in their bubble.” “We will be having brief outdoor (freezing cold) services with cantors and Ashes to Go in small lip balm containers (pre-filled) for people to take and administer to themselves and those in their household,” the Rev. The Minnesota winter cold will not stop St. “However, we will livestream our service and distribute ashes in Ziploc bags ahead of time to the congregation, for self and family imposition during the liturgy.” “We won’t be doing Ashes to Go out in community this year,” said Senior Warden Karen Sanchez of Holy Cross, Carlsbad, California. I am also considering distributing a sticker in the form of an ash cross that can be put in a prominent place, such as a mirror or computer screen.” “We are considering making available little packets of ashes that can be distributed along with a prayer card with an appropriate statement of the intention for the season. “For years I have been advocating the idea of people signing themselves with ashes to indicate their willing commitment to enter into the disciplines of Lent, rather than having that ‘imposed,’” said the Rev.
Some ideas include leaving ashes for people in church sending packets of ashes home having packets available for congregants to pick up and forgoing ashes completely. On-line services are planned, and creative suggestions about ashes have surfaced, many involving Ziploc bags, plastic containers, a long stick, and lots of gloves. What will the day look like? Will churches be open? Will there be the imposition of ashes? Will the imposition of ashes be safe? Will there be restrictions? Will the vaccine be available in time? The beginning of Lent 2021 is mere weeks away, raising questions about how to approach Ash Wednesday during a pandemic.
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