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The Church of the Ascension in the City of New YorkIf you are interested in joining the Church of the Ascension, please consider coming to our Inquirers’ Class. The classes will begin Tuesday, April 10 (from 6:45 to 8 p.m.) and will run for six weeks through Tuesday, May 15. Each week we will look at a different aspect of the Episcopal Church and our commitment and worship to God. Please contact Mother Shelley at MtrShelley@ascensionnyc.org for more information.

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Parish News: January 11

This week, Mother Liz reflects on the Epiphany story’s blend of wonder and peril: the Magi’s awe-filled journey guided by a star, set against Herod’s fear-driven violence. She connects this ancient “realpolitik” to our own moment, naming contemporary acts of state violence and the ongoing harm to immigrant communities. Epiphany’s revealing light exposes both the world’s cruelty and God’s vulnerable, self-giving love. In that light, we are asked to choose what kind of power claims our allegiance—and to seek courage, compassion, and solidarity with our most vulnerable neighbors as we build beloved community together.

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