Pass the syrup! It's Shrove Tuesday, also known as Pancake Tuesday!
Celebrated the day before Ash Wednesday, Shrove Tuesday is the final day before the 40-day period of Lent begins.
Its name comes from the Germanic-Old English word “shrive,” meaning absolve, and it is the last day of the liturgical season historically known as Shrovetide. Because it comes directly before Lent, a season of fasting and penitence, this was the day that Christians would go to be “shriven” by their confessor.
Shrove Tuesday also became a day for pre-fasting indulgence. In particular, the need to use up rich ingredients such as butter, milk, sugar and eggs before Lent gave rise to the tradition of eating pancakes on this day.
We invite you to come and join us for the Youth Shrove Pancake Dinner this evening from 5:30 - 7 PM in the Parish Hall.
There will be donation boxes available or you can donate online here: https://secure.myvanco.com/YPDW/campaign/C-Z57B
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