Fayetteville First United Methodist Church in downtown Fayetteville will begin the Lenten season with the first of its Lenten Lunch series today, March 1, from noon until 1 p.m. in the fellowship hall, and an Ash Wednesday service tonight at 6:45 p.m. Tonight’s service will include the imposition of ashes. Lunches will continue each Thursday through the Lenten season. A light lunch and guest speaker are featured. For more information, call the church office, 770-461-4313.