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Sunday Services January 23
The Church of the Ascension will hold services tomorrow, January 23, as usual at 9 am, 11 am and 7 pm. Please join us if you can get here safely!
Author: The Rev. Elizabeth G. Maxwell
Sermons
Sermon – January 3, 2016
O God, who wonderfully created, and yet more wonderfully restored, the dignity of human nature: Grant that we may share the divine life of him who humbled himself to share our humanity, your Son Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
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Bishop Dietsche & Presiding Bishop Respond to Primates’ Vote to Sanction Episcopal Church
Bishop Dietsche wrote to the people of the New York Diocese in response to the vote of the primates of the Anglican Communion to sanction The Episcopal Church. His letter, together with the statement of the Presiding Bishop referred to in it, follows. A Spanish translation of the letter from Bishop Dietsche can be read with this link. January 15, 2016 My brothers and
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Sermon – Christmas Eve 2015
O God, you have caused this holy night to shine with the brightness of the true Light: Grant that we, who have known the mystery of that Light on earth, may also enjoy him perfectly in heaven; where with you and the Holy Spirit he lives and reigns, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.
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Sermon – December 13, 2015
Stir up your power, O Lord, and with great might come among us; and, because we are sorely hindered by our sins, let your bountiful grace and mercy speedily help and deliver us; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen.
Events
Sunday Forum: The New Millennial Morality & Racism on College Campuses
Dr. Deirdre Good returns to Ascension this Sunday, December 13th, to lead a forum about race and free speech on college campuses, inviting us to reflect theologically and to explore possibilities for faithful action. The forum will take place after the 11 o’clock service. Dr. Good asks that you read this article (link here) which will serve as a springboard for the conversation. Printed
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Sermon – November 22, 2015
Almighty and everlasting God, whose will it is to restore all things in your well-beloved Son, the King of kings and Lord of lords: Mercifully grant that the peoples of the earth, divided and enslaved by sin, may be freed and brought together under his most gracious rule; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
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Advent Quiet Day December 5th
Mary’s Yes and Ours, Saturday December 5, 2015; 10 am to 3 pm presented by Sr. Elizabeth Broyles CMA and Sr. Shane Phelan CMA. What can Mary teach us about claiming our lives and saying Yes! to God? Join us for reflection, conversation and praise. Enter into the story to prepare for a fresh, full welcome of Jesus our Savior and our God. Give
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Sermon – November 1, 2015
Almighty God, you have knit together your elect in one communion and fellowship in the mystical body of your Son Christ our Lord: Give us grace so to follow your blessed saints in all virtuous and godly living, that we may come to those ineffable joys that you have prepared for those who truly love you; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.
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Sermon – October 18, 2015
Almighty and everlasting God, in Christ you have revealed your glory among the nations: Preserve the works of your mercy, that your Church throughout the world may persevere with steadfast faith in the confession of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.