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For Dust Thou Art (Open-Mingle)
WHO: Anyone (Open-Mingle)
WHERE: The Local Catholic Church
WHEN: Ash Wednesday, Noon or Evening
WHAT: Worship, Coffee in the church hall afterwards
WARNINGS: Religious Stuff for those not inclined
(OOC: Don't feel that you have to tag Chloe for this. This is just an open mingle for religiously inclined/catholic characters. If you'd rather not get a tag from Chloe specifically, shoot me a PM)
Setting A) The Chapel
Though, all told, things weren't necessariy that bad in the city, there had been just enough insanity that those inclined might have wanted a bit of a dose of religion in their lives. Well, for those who were looking for the Christian persuasion, they were in luck. It was Ash Wednesday, which meant the season of giving things up, getting ashes put on their forehead and feeling penitent for their wrongs. And for all those working-class people who were too tired for evening mass, there was a noon one, perfect for one's lunch break. The sermon was even shorter, just for them.
Before the services, the large cathedral hall was mostly quiet, though people did tend to whisper in the back rows and in the small alcoves. It wasn't hard to find a place to get a word in edgewise before the priest began. It was a chance sometimes people took to catch up on the lives of those who they only saw through the church, after all. And after a few whispered conversations, there was always the service, somber and emotionally distant.
Setting B) The Church Hall
No sweets, no heavy potlucks this time around, but the local priest did seem to have the idea that giving people who came a chance to relax, to speak and to remain together as a community. So, the next door meeting hall had coffee set out and percolating away, along with tea for those less interested in it. It was a more open chance, if one had the time during their off hours, to speak with friends and share a moment. The mood was far less religious, since most people at the church couldn't maintain the somber air for long after the service was concluded. But, at least most didn't wipe the ashes off until they were back at work, or later.
Setting C) Wildcard
-Hey, there's plenty of other things one can do in church on an Ash Wednesday. Feel free to set something up.
WHERE: The Local Catholic Church
WHEN: Ash Wednesday, Noon or Evening
WHAT: Worship, Coffee in the church hall afterwards
WARNINGS: Religious Stuff for those not inclined
(OOC: Don't feel that you have to tag Chloe for this. This is just an open mingle for religiously inclined/catholic characters. If you'd rather not get a tag from Chloe specifically, shoot me a PM)
Setting A) The Chapel
Though, all told, things weren't necessariy that bad in the city, there had been just enough insanity that those inclined might have wanted a bit of a dose of religion in their lives. Well, for those who were looking for the Christian persuasion, they were in luck. It was Ash Wednesday, which meant the season of giving things up, getting ashes put on their forehead and feeling penitent for their wrongs. And for all those working-class people who were too tired for evening mass, there was a noon one, perfect for one's lunch break. The sermon was even shorter, just for them.
Before the services, the large cathedral hall was mostly quiet, though people did tend to whisper in the back rows and in the small alcoves. It wasn't hard to find a place to get a word in edgewise before the priest began. It was a chance sometimes people took to catch up on the lives of those who they only saw through the church, after all. And after a few whispered conversations, there was always the service, somber and emotionally distant.
Setting B) The Church Hall
No sweets, no heavy potlucks this time around, but the local priest did seem to have the idea that giving people who came a chance to relax, to speak and to remain together as a community. So, the next door meeting hall had coffee set out and percolating away, along with tea for those less interested in it. It was a more open chance, if one had the time during their off hours, to speak with friends and share a moment. The mood was far less religious, since most people at the church couldn't maintain the somber air for long after the service was concluded. But, at least most didn't wipe the ashes off until they were back at work, or later.
Setting C) Wildcard
-Hey, there's plenty of other things one can do in church on an Ash Wednesday. Feel free to set something up.