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From Ashes to Affirmation: What Ash Wednesday Teaches Us About LGBTQ+ Inclusion
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From Ashes to Affirmation: What Ash Wednesday Teaches Us About LGBTQ+ Inclusion

ByDerek Terry March 5, 2025March 5, 2025

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent—a season of reflection, repentance, and renewal. As ashes are placed on our foreheads, we are reminded:…

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