Creative Ideas for Children's Ash Wednesday

Find several ideas for developing an interactive Ash Wednesday service for children.

Ash Wednesday for Families

Click here to download the service. Music is from Wonder, Love and Praise and the scripture reading comes from The Bible for Children, retold by Murray Watts. This service is freely shared, please note the original author, Wendy Claire Barrie, when doing so.

Ashes to Go Is Our Family Tradition

by Building Faith's Erin Puckett McClure (she/her/hers)

Illustrated Ministry's Illustrated Labyrinth Meditation: Ash Wednesday helps you enter the season of Lent with your family and community. It includes a meditation, instructions, labyrinth coloring page, activity sheet, and a prayer. Learn more here.

UMC's Discipleship Ministries offers Tips for Ash Wednesday during Covid-19, including options for different contexts and scenarios.

Cultural, Faith, and Disability Communities COVID-19 Updates - Mar 8; Mar 10

Relevant documents are

• Preparedness Plan Requirements for Faith-Based Communities, Places of Worship, Weddings, and Funerals (PDF)
• Guidance for Gatherings: Faith-based Communities, Places of Worship, and Ceremonies (PDF)
• Planning Funeral and Memorial Services during COVID-19(PDF)