Alternative Worship
Iconostasis
Ash Wednesday

Our Ash Wednesday Iconostasis included stations and a service with the imposition of ashes.

Our sanctuary was decorated in black and white. The theme was Darkness to Light.

We had a photo exhibit hung around the sanctuary. The photos were of kids with ash crosses on foreheads.

Invitations were mirrored cards with “Is this who you are?” and Iconostasis info printed on them. We hung them in trees outside.

Narthex and beyond
Station One
After the Party
We decorated like a Mardi Gras party, the day after.

After passing through the party ruins folks were invited to make a mask. To meditate on what kind of mask they have out on to keep them from reflecting the glory of God.

Station Two
What is Sin?
Romans 3:23 “All have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God.”

We had definitions, scriptures and quotes regarding sin. There was a video playing (Worship House Media), interviews with folks on the nature of sin.

There was butcher paper affixed to the wall. Folks were encouraged to write or draw their definition of sin.

Station Three
Hearts of Ice
Ezekiel 36:25-37
We made heart shaped ice cubes. Folks were encouraged to take an ice cube in their hand and as it melts to let God melt their hearts. This was very powerful.

Station Four
“Is this who you are?”
1 Corinthians 13:12
Mirrors and scripture with the words, “Is this who you are?” people reflected on their image and that they were created in the image of God.

We also had two confessional booths set up. Folks could go in alone or be prayed for by a volunteer.