'God walks with us through the ashes.' This year's ash wednesday is marked with profound loss in the wake of wildfires in Los Angeles, affecting both the palisades presbyterian church and st. mark's episcopal church, and the grieving communities they served.

Pastor of palisades presbyterian church that burned down.

91-year-old member of Palisades Presbyterian who lost her home in the fire.

Rector at st. mark's episcopal church of Altadena which also burned down.

A church that was destroyed during the Eaton Fire on January 7.

The church that burned down during the Palisades Fire.