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Ash Wednesday 2026: 7PM Worship Service Offered in Basking Ridge
Two Basking Ridge congregations are joining together to offer multiple opportunities for the local community to observe Ash Wednesday on February 18, 2026.
Pastor Dave Tillisch of Bishop Janes United Methodist Church and Pastor Maureen Paterson of Basking Ridge Presbyterian Church will co-lead both offerings, which are open to the public free of charge and welcome participants of any faith background or no religious background at all.
Noon Worship Service
Basking Ridge Presbyterian Church, 1 E. Oak St, Basking Ridge
Evening Worship Service — 7:00 PM
Bishop Janes United Methodist Church, 22 S. Finley Ave, Basking Ridge
Both worship services include traditional Ash Wednesday elements: the imposition of ashes and the celebration of holy communion. Services are approximately 45 to 60 minutes in length.
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a 40-day season of reflection and renewal observed by many Christian traditions around the world. The imposition of ashes — a cross of ash marked on the forehead — is a centuries-old practice symbolizing human mortality and the hope of renewal. The traditional words spoken at the imposition are: "Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return."
Both services are free and open to the entire community. No registration is required. Those with questions may contact Bishop Janes United Methodist Church at 22 S. Finley Ave, Basking Ridge at 908-766-1108 or [email protected].
