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CHICAGO (RNS) At least 49 Episcopal churches in 12 states will offer ashes to passersby on Ash Wednesday at train stations, bus stops, college campuses and busy intersections. "We live in a time where we can’t just sit back and wait for people to come to us," said Bishop Stacy Sauls. By Piet Levy.
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Faith,
Doctrine & Practice
Beliefs:
Christian - Protestant
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"ashes to go", ash wednesday, episcopal church, rev. teresa k.m. danieley
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