Newsletter for February 6

The rector writes: "I am delighted to confirm that this Sunday we will return to in person worship at all three services: 9am, 11am and 6 pm. The 11 am service will continue to be offered in a hybrid format via livestream. We hope you will join us as you are able! I especially look forward to seeing, praying and singing with many of you in our beloved church building."

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If the newsletter does not display in your browser below, use this link to read the weekly email from the Ascension parish office, usually sent out each Friday morning. Please write to info@ascensionnyc.org if you would like to be added to the email distribution list.

Sunday’s 11 a.m. service will take place in the church, as will the 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. services. But you can also follow the 11 a.m. service online, if you are unable to join us in person:

Use this link for the Sunday bulletin, which contains the order of service and (on the last page) the text of the hymns.

Note: the “View as Webpage” link below only works for the emailed version of this newsletter.

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