12th Night Festival January 5, 2019 & Epiphany January 6, 2019

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On the 12th Night of Christmas…January 5, 2019 from 5pm-7:30pm there is a celebration at Ascension! Please join us for the last festivities and a wonderful winter holiday celebration, the Twelfth Night of Christmas at the Church of the Ascension this Saturday in the church on Fifth Avenue & 10th Street. Twelfth Night is a traditional time for mirth and revelry, and we will have circus performers, wandering musicians, face painting, delicious food and fun for all ages. Everyone is welcome so bring your friends and neighbors!


The Feast of the Epiphany follows the next day, Sunday, January 6, 2019.Epiphany is one of the great festivals of the church so be sure to join us this week as we sing “We Three Kings” and celebrate the arrival of the Magi at the manger!

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