Episcopal Church & Visual Arts presents its Fall 2017 exhibition, ‘Telling God Stories in the 21st Century’ which includes art by The Rev. Posey Krakowsky, Priest Associate at The Church of the Ascension. She provided the following statement about her art (left) which is included in the exhibit: “This piece was created for the Church of St Luke in the Fields in NYC, and
The next Ascension Forum takes place on Sunday, November 19th at 12:30 p.m. Join us in the Parish Hall after the 11:00 service as Vin Knight tells us how his vocation as an actor shapes and is shaped by his spirituality and faith. This is part of an occasional series featuring members of Ascension who work in the arts – don’t miss it! Vin
Lessons You can read the scripture for November 5, 2017 here. Audio Proper 26 Year A When my nephew was a toddler, he had a Fisher Price toy-work-bench with pegs in it that he would hammer down until they were flush with the surface. He’d turn it over and repeat it, moving from one colored peg to the next. At the time, we thought
Almighty and everlasting God, increase in us the gifts of faith, hope, and charity; and, that we may obtain what you promise, make us love what you command; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
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.
On Monday, November 6, Ascension’s professional musicians gave a wonderful concert of classical, opera, Broadway and cabaret tunes to benefit Episcopal Relief & Development’s (ERD) hurricane relief programs in the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. You can still make donations either by sending a check to the church payable to “Episcopal Relief and Development” or by credit card with this link https://support.episcopalrelief.org/hurricane-relief. Here is
There are many new events this fall including special Sunday services, forums, films, a Harvest Dinner and more. A flyer with all of these can be found with this link to Ascension-Fall-Events-Calendar-2017. We call your attention to the upcoming Blessing of the Animals this Sunday, October 1st, and forums on the following three Sundays in October at 12:45pm following the 11am service. On the
NOTE: Time change on Sunday, November 5, 2017. On this date we will celebrate the Feast of All Saints. For centuries, Christians have commemorated those who, having professed faith in the living Christ in days past, now have entered into the nearer presence of our Lord. Our service will include special music form the Ascension choir at the 11 o’clock service.
On Sunday, October 22, 2017, our new Seminarian Allison Burns will speak at the Forum in the Parish Hall after the 11 o’clock service. This will be an opportunity to get to know Allison and hear about her spiritual journey, special interests and what drew her to Ascension.
Lord, we pray that your grace may always precede and follow us, that we may continually be given to good works; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.