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Ash Wednesday across Methodist Health System

Published: Feb. 5, 2024
Ash Wednesday

In conjunction with Ash Wednesday on Feb. 14, chaplains will be available for the imposition of ashes for employees, patients, visitors, providers and volunteers at Methodist Hospital, Methodist Women's Hospital, Methodist Fremont Health, Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital and the 825 Building. 

Below is the Ash Wednesday schedule of events across the health system. Click here for a PDF version of this information.

 

Methodist Hospital
  • Ashes will be distributed in the chapel from 7 to 7:45 a.m., 1 to 2 p.m. and 8 to 9 p.m.
  • Chaplains will also be rounding at the hospital and Methodist Estabrook Cancer Center to distribute ashes.
  • Please call Spiritual Care Services (ext. 44016) for patient, visitor or staff requests for ashes.

 

Methodist Women's Hospital
  • Ashes will be distributed in the chapel from 8:30 to 9 a.m. and 12 to 12:30 p.m.
  • Chaplains will be rounding at the hospital and the Women's Hospital Medical Office Building to distribute ashes.
  • Please call Spiritual Care Services (ext. 44016) for patient, visitor or staff requests for ashes.

 

Methodist Fremont Health
  • Chaplain Scott will be rounding in the hospital for anyone who is interested in receiving ashes.
  • Please call (402) 290-1408 if you have patient, visitor or staff requests for ashes.

 

Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital
  • A short prayer service will be held at 10 a.m. in the chapel.
  • Ashes will be distributed in the chapel from 10:20 to 10:50 a.m. 
  • Fr. Jacob will be rounding the floors and distributing ashes from 11 a.m. to noon.
  • If you have any questions, please call Methodist Jennie Edmundson Volunteer Services at (712) 396-6040.

 

825 Building
  • Ashes will be distributed from 10:30 a.m. to noon in the traveler's office on the main floor.

If you have any questions about Methodist offerings on Ash Wednesday, please call Spiritual Care Services (ext. 44016).