Wednesday, Feb. 14, marks the beginning of the Christian season of Lent. Several local congregations will hold Ash Wednesday services. The imposition of ashes will be offered as well as communion.That list follows:

• Bluffton Presbyterian, 7 p.m.
• English Lutheran Church, 7 p.m.
• First Mennonite Church, 8 p.m.
• St. John's and Emmanual United Church of Christ
   (service at Emmanuel's UCC, 6 p.m.)
• St. Mary's Catholic Church, noon
• Trinity Lutheran, Jenera, 7 p.m.