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Dear People of Ascension, Events around the COVID-19 pandemic continue to unfold rapidly. I have made the difficult decision to cancel all our in person worship services this Sunday. All public worship and events will be cancelled until further notice. I apologize for any confusion caused by this change of plans, given my letter to you yesterday. The rapid changes in the public health

This year, our Lenten series looks at various aspects of our parish life. How in particular are we called to proclaim and live the Good News of God’s love in this time and place? How can we hear and respond more faithfully to the movement of the Spirit? Our sessions, scheduled for the five Sundays in Lent, build on each other, but each can

NOTE: This program has been cancelled. Lenten Quiet Day: Transforming the Self for Spiritual Work in the World will take place on Saturday, March 14, 10:00 a.m.—3:00 p.m. Caring in the world begins with caring for the self. Ildiko Viczian, an instructor in Somatic-Spiritual Awareness practices, will lead us in Body-Mind Centering and movement education methods. Come join us Saturday March 14th from 10am

You can pick up one of our 2020 Lenten Devotional Books in the Narthex of the church. The devotional is made up of 40 personal reflections from members of the parish and clergy at Ascension. Suggested donation: $5, or more if you are so moved, to help defer the costs to produce it. Thank you to all our writers for their work to make

Join us on Shrove Tuesday/Mardi Gras Tuesday, February 25, 6:30 pm, following the evening Eucharist at 6:00 pm. All are welcome to our Mardi Gras feast! Be sure to bring your palms from last year, and after the festivities we will burn them to make ashes for Ash Wednesday. Ash Wednesday Schedule of Services on Wednesday, February 26 Ashes imposed throughout the day at

The schedule of services on Wednesday, February 26, 2020 Ashes imposed throughout the day at the front gate from 9:00-11:30 & 1:00-6:00 Ash Wednesday Service (Side Altar) 8:00 a.m. Ash Wednesday Service (Main Altar) Noon Ash Wednesday Service (Main Altar) 7:00 p.m.

House Eucharists have been cancelled. Join in on a popular Lenten tradition at Ascension and attend a House Eucharist. Celebrate the Eucharist and share a meal in a parishioner’s home with several of your fellow parishioners. Newcomers are especially welcome- this is a great way to get to know other Ascensionites! Sign-up sheets are in the Parish Hall.

Ascension Forum: Update on the New York Haiti Project next Sunday, February 23, 2020, after the 11 am service. We welcome The Rev. Sam Owen, Priest-in-Charge of the Haitian Congregation of the Good Samaritan, as our guest preacher and forum leader to share news of the New York Haiti Project, the school we help support in Martel, and how we can continue to build

This Sunday, February 9; 12:30 p.m. The Task Force that has been exploring Ascension’s history with regard to slavery and its aftermath will meet again today after the 11 am service to discuss our next steps. All are welcome to join us- there is plenty of work to do! If you have questions, please speak with John Thompson, David Lehmann, Terry Rogers or Mother

20’s & 30’s Group Dinner on Thursday, February 13th at 6:30 p.m. Calling all young adult parishioners to join us for an evening of dinner, fellowship and talk. Please call the church office (212-254-8620) to let us know that you’re coming.