On January 6, 2017, Friday evening, everyone is invited to the Festival of Light celebration from 5:00 – 7:30 pm. In addition to the lighting of the church, there will be live circus performers, a reception with live music, refreshment sweets and treats and tours of our historic 175+ year old church. This is an open house for all and our Epiphany celebration, also known as Three Kings Day. Here is a link to the Facebook post for more information and you can RSVP for this very special and entertaining event.
Here is the complete schedule for the Epiphany “Festival of Light”
Thursday, January 5, 2017 at 6:00 pm The Holy Eucharist: Vigil of the Epiphany
Friday, January 6, 2017 from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm The Feast of the Epiphany
Sunday, January 8, 2017 Festive Brunch after the 11 o’clock service
Friday, January 6, 2017 Schedule of Events:
5:00 pm Opening Invocation & Lighting of the Church
Throughout the evening: Live circus performers: jugglers, stilt walkers, whimsical characters, balloon art and twisting, tours of the Church and art, reception with live music, sweets and treats.
7:15 pm Compline and Dismissal
Sunday, January 8, 2017 The Baptism of Our Lord
11:00 am The Holy Eucharist
Renewal of Baptismal Promises
Special Musical Offerings
12:30 pm Festive Parish Brunch in the renovated Rectory
Please RSVP to the Parish Office at info@ascensionnyc.org or (212) 254-8620.
Introduction of Building Our Future Capital Campaign
Announcement of Leadership Gifts
Personal Witnesses
Charge to the Parish
