02-03-2017 02:56 via denver.cbslocal.com

Churches Show Support For LGBTQ Community On Ash Wednesday

(CBS4) – Several churches in the U.S. are adding a little sparkle to the Ash Wednesday tradition, mixing purple glitter into the ashes that religious leaders spread onto Christians’ foreheads.
It’s called “Glitter+Ash Wednesday”, a movement started by the non-profit Parity in New York.
The gesture is meant to be a show of support for the LGBTQ community – some of whom identify as Christian.
A pastor in the Chicago area says she wants to make sure the Christian
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