Newman Congregational Church, UCC Announces “Mardi Gras Sunday” & “Drive Thru Ashes”

You don’t have to travel to New Orleans to join in the pre-Lenten season celebration. Come worship with the community of Newman Congregational Church, UCC, and share in wonderful, Jazz-inspired worship…New Orleans style. A Mardi Gras Traditional Band, featuring trumpet, clarinet, trombone, tuba, piano and squeezebox will lead the music for worship and all ages will be invited to join the celebration.

Mardi Gras Sunday
Sunday, March 2, 2025
10 am Worship

Following the worship service, all will be invited to continue the celebration in Memo-rial Hall, sharing in a Fat Tuesday-inspired Coffee Hour. Wear your purple, green and gold. Beads will be provided.

Ash Wednesday
Drive-thru Ashes
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
6:30-9am & 4:30-6:30pm
(in the church parking lot)

Newman UCC is an Open and Affirming congregation of the United Church of Christ and extends this invitation to one and all, living out the example of Jesus’ extravagant welcome located at 100 Newman Avenue, Rumford, RI 02916. For more information, contact the Church Office at 401-434-4742 X10.