The Church of the Ascension will again participate in the OpenHouseNewYork weekend which will take place in the afternoon on October 15 and 16. Volunteers are needed to assist visitors with questions about the church and our new organ. If you would like to help on either of those days, please contact Tom Rice or Liz Hill. Dennis Keene will give organ demonstrations at
The first Sunday of every month, 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
This 7 week class will be taught in the Parish Hall by Seminarian Sam Tallman on Thursdays from 7 – 8:30 p.m. beginning Oct 20 and running through Dec. 8 (Thursday of Thanksgiving weekend there will be no class.). “The Book of Signs” is the first half of the Fourth Gospel, in which John reveals Jesus by a series of miraculous acts.
For the October meeting, Charlie Hill has chosen Cannery Row, by John Steinbeck. Published in 1945, the story is set during the Great Depression. It takes place in what Steinbeck named “Cannery Row” but is really a street in Monterey, California, that was lined with sardine fisheries and canneries — a once-thriving industry. The characters interact with one another, and we are introduced to
Services will return to the sanctuary from the Parish Hall on Sunday, September 11th. A time of silent meditation will take place at the side altar at 8:30 a.m. (before the 9 a.m. service). Our summer choir will be singing at the 11 a.m. service. Our Sunday School program will also return on September 11th.
The first Sunday of every month, 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
The first Sunday of every month, 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
July 11th is the Feast of Saint Benedict, founder of Western monasticism. Benedict built a lifestyle around the values of community, hospitality, stewardship, humility, prayer and peace. Choose one of those values and celebrate it in a special way on Monday. For example, celebrate community by bringing friends in for a special meal or dessert; hospitality by doing a random act of kindness to
Visit five selected galleries in one of New York City’s thriving art areas. Two Ascensionites who are residents of Williamsburg, Brooklyn, have graciously agreed to host anchor events: brunch at Timothy O’Rourke’s and afternoon cocktails at Steve Hubbard’s home. Gallery exhibits range from minimalist to installation art and include some works in oil, others in watercolor and sculpture. Saturday, June 4, 11 a.m. to
On Sunday, May 22, the Church of the Ascension will participate in an Open House sponsored by the New York Landmarks Conservancy celebrating the 25th anniversary of their Sacred Sites listing. The open house will take place from 1:00 – 4:00 pm. All members of the parish are invited to attend. Please let your families, friends and neighbor know about this event.