Ash Wednesday: SoCal churches mark holy day with COVID-19 safety in mind
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UPLAND, Calif. (KABC) The message is clear - Ash Wednesday is completely different this year. Southland churches are adjusting to mark the Christian holy day with COVID-19 safety in mind.
Saint Marks Episcopal Church in Upland has actually done the ash and dash format before. It was pre-COVID, meant to be an option to save people time. Now, it s their only choice. We have the opportunity to do it, so that s what counts, said Alina Toral of Rancho Cucamonga.
Parishioners received a bag decorated by kids from the preschool containing a full kit - including prayers and the ashes enough for a whole family.