Prayers embrace many forms in content and expression, all of which are welcome at God’s literal and figurative altars whether they are whispered, spoken or sung. Each of us has our own expression. Contained in today’s readings are several forms. One appears to be spoken, John 17:1-8; another, Habakkuk 3:1-18, is considered a poem and a hymn according to various sources; and Psalm 37
“Become friends with God; he’s already a friend with you.” –Eugene Peterson’s translation of 2 Corinthians 5:20 I don’t know about you, but the thought of Lent can be a bit exhausting: yet another series of promises and obligations so that I can get closer to God. This year, I have decided to take the same approach as I do to my New Year’s
Ascension’s Recovery Eucharist seeks to intentionally create a safe worship environment for helping those who have been either afflicted or affected by addiction to create a place for spiritual growth and development for those in search of healing and recovery. It is in the midst of our brokenness that we encounter God’s unconditional love which is manifested in God’s grace. We invite you to
Please join us on Sunday, March 6th, for our traditional Pancake Celebration in preparation for our Lenten season. The celebration will begin immediately after our 11:00 am service and be filled with plenty of fun, food and spirit of Mardi Gras. A sign up sheet is in the Parish Hall for those who are inspired to bring coffee cake, cookies or other Mardi Gras
On Saturday, March 5th, we will be celebrating the life of our friend and colleague, bass Walter Richardson. Walter, who sang with our choir and Voices of Ascension for many years, passed away on October 10th after a long illness. We will have a memorial service with music at 5p.m. in the Church and a pot luck reception in the Parish Hall afterward for
Thursday, March 3, 2011, 8:00 PM Conductor Dennis Keene leads the Voices of Ascension in a chorus and orchestra program of popular and rarely performed works by the master of the Venetian Baroque, Antonio Vivaldi. The color and pageantry of 18th Century Venice will be in full display with this program. Antonio Vivaldi, nicknamed “Il prete rosso” (“the red-headed priest,”) lived his entire life
Father Andrew will conduct Inquirer’s Classes beginning April 5th. Classes meet weekly for eight weeks and are for new members and those to be confirmed. To sign up please contact Denise Kelly at Denise@AscensionNYC.org or call the Parish office at (212) 254-8620.
A year ago we were at the beginning of what we called a “Year of Construction” and were settling into the Parish Hall as our temporary worship space. We learned that spending all those weeks shoulder-to-shoulder in folding chairs brought us closer together, not just physically, but emotionally and spiritually as well. Now that we have returned once more to our beautifully-restored sanctuary and
Those interested in learning about the Ministry of Healing Prayer are invited to join Mother Shelley on Monday nights beginning on February 7th at 7pm for a five-week class on intercessory prayer and the healing ministry of Jesus. The course will examine the different ways in which Jesus healed those in need; discuss the meaning of healing and wholeness; and how healing prayer is
Ascension’s Social Concerns and Action Committee will sponsor a special event in celebration of Absalom Jones’ Feast Day and Black History Month on Sunday, February 13th following the 11 o’clock service. A light lunch will be provided.