Aurora's Flowing Forth UMC offers 'Ashes to go,' virtual community service, Lent-in-a-box kit Aurora's Flowing Forth United Methodist Church is among ministry leaders and ecumenical organizations employing creative ways to celebrate Ash Wednesday this year. Courtesy of United Methodist Communications
Updated 2/10/2021 11:49 AM Ash Wednesday, which falls on Feb. 17, is the official beginning of the season of Lent. Typically, Christians gather on this day in a service of penitence and reflection during which they impose ashes on each other's foreheads in the shape of the cross. Flowing Forth United Methodist Church in Aurora is among ministry leaders and ecumenical organizations employing creative ways to celebrate Ash Wednesday 2021.