Mardi Gras Worship Service

Sanibel Congregational United Church of Christ marks the last Sunday before Lent with their annual Mardi Gras Sunday services February 23 at 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Members from Island Jazz will regale the congregation with New Orleans jazz during the services along with the church’s Blended Music Team at the 9:00 a.m. service, and the choir at 11:00 a.m. worship. Usher’s will be handing out beads for worshipers, and the front of the sanctuary will be adorned with masks to add to the festive atmosphere.

Mardi Gras originates from the practice necessary in the day’s prior to refrigeration in order to use up fats in a home’s pantry that would otherwise spoil before the start of Lent and the seven-week period of fasting. Over the centuries it has expanded into the festivals worldwide known today, most famously in New Orleans and in Brazil. All are welcome to join. For more information, please call the church at 239-472-0497 or check out http://www.sanibelucc.org.