Photos: Drivers line up at Ashes-to-Go drive-thru at Tucson church
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Mamta Popat
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The First Christian Church hosted an Ashes-to-Go drive-thru event in the parking lot on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026. The message of the day is to remind people that humans are imperfect and that God's grace and forgiveness is always offered. Ash Wednesday signifies the start of Lent.
Ashes-to-Go at First Christian Church
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Starr Austin receives ashes on her forehead from Martha Gutierrez during the Ashes to Go drive-thru at the First Christian Church, 740 E. Speedway Blvd. on February 18, 2026.
Ashes-to-Go at First Christian Church
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Martha Gutierrez talks to a driver during the Ashes to Go drive-thru at the First Christian Church, 740 E. Speedway Blvd. on February 18, 2026.
Ashes-to-Go at First Christian Church
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Francisco Gallardo receives ashes from Martha Gutierrez during the Ashes to Go drive-thru at the First Christian Church, 740 E. Speedway Blvd. on February 18, 2026.
Ashes-to-Go at First Christian Church
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Lori Bryant, center, looks over a phrase as Martha Gutierrez, looks at her phone as they wait for drivers to come through the Ashes to Go drive-thru at the First Christian Church, 740 E. Speedway Blvd. on February 18, 2026.
Ashes-to-Go at First Christian Church
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A sign directs drivers to the Ashes to Go drive-thru at the First Christian Church, 740 E. Speedway Blvd. on February 18, 2026.
Ashes-to-Go at First Christian Church
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Martha Gutierrez talks to a driver during the Ashes to Go drive-thru at the First Christian Church, 740 E. Speedway Blvd. on February 18, 2026.
Mamta Popat
Photojournalist
