Leland church hosts annual Ash Wednesday event; offering blessings from the car

LELAND, NC (WWAY-TV) – Christians all over the world including in Wilmington and Leland kicked off the start of Lent by the displaying of ashes on Ash Wednesday.

The Bridge Presbyterian Church in Leland hosted their annual drive-thru event for imposing ashes which symbolize repentance and human fragility. This was the church’s 7th annual community drive-thru located on Lanvale Road.

Participants remain in their cars as they receive a cross made of ashes on their forehand or their hand…

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