John Scott, Organist and Director of Music at St. Thomas Church, is perhaps the most distinguished British organist of his generation, having served as Organist and Director of Music at St. Paul’s Cathedral in London for many years and having played in virtually every important organ venue in Europe and the United States. Scott is also one of the few major organists equally at
On Saturday, June 2, 2012, organist Christopher Houlihan performed in the first concert of his Vierne Marathon including all six Symphonies for organ on The Manton Memorial Organ built by Pascal Quoirin. Link below for a video by Mr. Houlihan playing Vierne. Vierne on The Manton Memorial organ
While a day like Christmas is fixed in our minds and on the calendars on December 25th, many of the important feasts of the Church year move, based upon the date that Easter is set. Easter changes each year moving to the Sunday after the “Paschal Full Moon,” and can fall between March 22 and April 25. In ancient times before calendars were common,
CHRISTMAS EVE Monday, December 24th Family Service with the Christmas Creche – 5:00 pm Music for the Christmas Vigil – 10:30 pm Festival Eucharist of the Nativity – 11:00 pm CHRISTMAS DAY Tuesday, December 25th Holy Eucharist with Carols – 11:00 am SAINT STEPHEN Wednesday, December 26th Church and Parish Offices are closed for the holiday SAINT JOHN THE DIVINE Thursday, December 27th Evening
Ascension will be holding its annual Advent Quiet Day on Saturday, December 15 starting at 10AM in the Parish Hall. This year’s quiet day, led by the Rev. Dr. James Reho, will be focused on Hesychastic Prayer, one of the oldest forms of Christian meditation. Coming from the Elders of the Desert, this tradition teaches us to experience God in the heart, to tap
Thursday, December 13, 2012 at 8:00 PM Conductor Dennis Keene leads the Voices of Ascension chorus in their most popular concert of the season! Once again the church will be lit by hundreds of candles as the Voices of Ascension presents four centuries of Christmas music – a wonderful mixture of classical pieces and favorite Christmas carols. As is our custom, the evening will
As part of our stewardship campaign we will have an all-parish celebration with a Harvest Dinner on Wednesday, November 28th at 7:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Our speaker will be The Rev. Jim Burns, retired Rector of The Church of the Heavenly Rest in New York City. Fr. Burns will share his insights on stewardship and his experience of the interim process. Please
The Church of the Ascension will participate in the Community Thanksgiving Eve service on Wednesday, November 21, 2012 at 7:00pm at The First Presbyterian Church on Fifth Avenue between 11th and 12th Street. Proceeds from the collection will go to Ascension Outreach for the food pantry program. The service will include music by the Children’s Choir of the Village Temple with a kosher reception
Our parish is joining the Episcopal Diocese of New York and Long Island in an effort to assist the victims of Superstorm Sandy. Clothing is no longer needed, but there are requests for cleaning supplies, canned goods, can openers, diapers and feminine hygiene products. If you would like to help please bring the items to church on Sunday or drop off at the Parish
Join us for worship on All Saints’ Sunday, November 4th at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. with baptism and choral eucharist at the 11 o’clock service. Canterbury Downtown regular service at 6 p.m. Remember to turn your clocks back one hour tonight. The new date for the Parish Harvest Supper will be posted here soon.