Celebrating Ash Wednesday but cannot make it to church? Here are some Augusta-area options

Miguel Legoas, Augusta Chronicle
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Between work hours, Ash Wednesday and Valentine's Day, Wednesday is likely to be a full schedule for many. For those who don't want to miss getting an Ash Wednesday blessing, there are multiple fast-and-easy options in the Augusta area

Here's a look at some of the places where ashes will be available.

Vineyard Church's welcome center will be 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. for prayer. Ashes will be available at the daily office 6-6:30 a.m. and noon-12:30 p.m. There will also be an Ash Wednesday worship service 6:30-7:15 p.m. The church is located in Augusta at 3126 Parrish Rd.

Lewis Memorial UMC will offer ashes at Ubora Coffee in Evans at 116 N. Belair Rd. 6:30-8:30 a.m. There will also be a fellowship dinner at 6:30 p.m. and a worship service at 7:30 p.m. at the Evans church at 5555 Hereford Farm Rd.

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St. Augustine of Canterbury Episcopal Church will have ashes available under their portico 7-8:25 a.m. in Augusta at 3321 Wheeler Rd. The church will have services at noon and 7 p.m. that can be streamed on Facebook and YouTube.

Grace UMC in North Augusta will bring back its drive-thru ashes 8-9 a.m. There will also be a service at 12:30 and 7 p.m.

Quest Church's auditorium will be open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. for anyone wanting ashes and a self-guided prayer experience. It's in Grovetown at 5001 Gateway Blvd. An Ash Wednesday message will be available online at thequestonline.com.

Woodlawn UMC will offer "ashes-to-go" at the Augusta Common in downtown Augusta from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Bethel and Wesley Chapel United Methodist's drive-thru ashes will be available noon-1 p.m. in Jackson at 416 2nd St. The line starts in front of the church sanctuary on 2nd St. and those interested will have to stay in their vehicles.

Did we miss any fast-and-easy Ash Wednesday blessing opportunities? Contact Miguel Legoas by emailing mlegoas@augustachronicle.com.

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