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Emmanuel Lutheran Church cancels "Ashes on the Street" celebrations this year, holding online services

The church said because of COVID-19 protocols like social distancing, they will not be offering "Ashes on the Street" in Downtown Bakersfield Wednesday morning.
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<p>LONDON - FEBRUARY 21: A cross with a painting of Jesus Christ hangs over the alter at Westminster Cathedral during Ash Wednesday mass on February 21, 2007 in London. During the traditional Catholicism Ash Wednesday Mass, the priest places ashes on the middle of people's forehead as an ancient symbol of repentance. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images)</p>
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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — The Emmanuel Lutheran Church has canceled its "Ashes on the Street" Ash Wednesday celebrations this year.

The church said because of COVID-19 protocols like social distancing, they will not be offering "Ashes on the Street" in Downtown Bakersfield Wednesday morning.

The church will still be holding online services. They can be accessed through the Emmanuel Lutheran Church website or Facebook page.

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