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Amesbury Church Offering "Ashes To Go" For Ash Wednesday

AMESBURY (CBS) - Call it a sign of the times.

An Amesbury church is offering ashes to go on this Ash Wednesday.

WBZ NewsRadio 1030's Kim Tunnicliffe reports.

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Rev. Susan Esco Chandler stood outside St. James Episcopal Church for over an hour offering ashes to anyone who wanted them.

It's a concept that started in the episcopal church six years ago, but it's new to Amesbury.

"Everyone here said, 'Let's try it!'" said Rev. Chandler. "That's really outreach and evangelism in its own way, but not a real pushy way."

The reverend said that in this fast-paced world, she wanted to make it more convenient for people to receive their ashes.

Carol Larocque of Newbury took full advantage of the "Ashes To Go" program.

"I think it's absolutely fantastic, because I just do not have the time to attend a service. This is just fantastic," said Larocque.

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