400 Christian leaders urge resistance to Trump administration on Ash Wednesday The statement’s signers include a mix of denominational leaders, seminary presidents, scholars and leaders of prominent congregations.

“In moments like this, silence is not neutrality — it is an active choice to permit harm.” I am proud to join 400+ Christian leaders nationwide to issue #ACallToChristians this #AshWedneday. Read @jackjenkins.me exclusive here at @rns.org religionnews.com/2026/02/18/4...

Painting of a bare tree in the center of a garden with houses behind

Stormy sea scene at the coast with heavy clouds and a boat in the water

Lantern slide of Slide of religious text 'Ash Wednesday - the Collect'

For #AshWedneday – a few related artworks we found on Art UK 🖼️

1) 'Ash Wednesday' by George Shaw (b.1966) © the artist. 📷 British Council

2) 'Great Gale at Yarmouth on Ash Wednesday' by John Berney Crome (1794–1842) 📷 Norfolk Museum

3) 'lantern slide' by Olive Edis (1876–1955) 📷 Cromer Museum