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A Holy Lent at Ascension

According to “A New Dictionary for Episcopalians,” Lent is the season of the church year that runs for forty weekdays and six Sundays between Ash Wednesday and Easter and is a special season of preparation for Easter. Many people observe Lent by undertaking special programs of study; many practice self-denial. The purpose of Lent is not self-punishment but preparing ourselves for the celebration of Christ’s resurrection. At Ascension we do that with special discussion groups, a Quiet Day for reflection and prayer, and our traditional “Lenten Devotional.” Learn more about how you can participate in a holy Lent this season with the community of the Church of the Ascension.

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Organ Music Notes February 5, 2012

At the Prelude (10:50 a.m.) Suite du Premier ton, Jean-Adam Guilain (ca. 1680 – after 1739) Guilain was a German organist and harpsichordist who lived in Paris during the first half of the 18th century. Even though he was born in Germany, his music is completely French in style. His only collection of organ pieces to be published appeared in 1706, and was dedicated

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Remembering Martin Luther King

On January 15, the Church of the Ascension will celebrate the work and witness of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., with special music throughout the service from the African-American spiritual tradition. And we are very pleased to host special guest soloist Kevin Deas. Kevin has gained international acclaim as one of America’s leading basses. Lauded for his “burnished sound, clarity of diction

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Vestry Nominations January 31, 2016

Here is a link to the Vestry Candidate Profiles 2016

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Christmastide at Ascension

From Christmas Eve (Saturday, December 24) to the Feast of the Holy Name of Jesus (happy New Year!), get the full schedule of Ascension services here.

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Caregivers at Ascension

As anyone knows who has tried it, caring for an ill or disabled person can be exhausting. The physical demands are often great, and the psychological ones frequently overwhelming. Our culture tells us that no sacrifice for a loved one is too great, that caregivers must give their all — and then some more. It is an impossible situation — and then some more.

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Advent Scripture Study

Please join us on Monday evenings in the Parish Hall as we look ahead to the coming Sunday’s scripture readings and discuss their meaning in Advent. Meetings will take place at 6:45pm until 8:00pm from November 21 through December 19.

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Messiaen, Meditations and Mystery

The Organ Inauguration Continues! On Tuesday, November 15 at 8pm, Jon Gillock will perform one of the greatest works ever composed for organ, Messiaen’s Meditations on the Mystery of the Holy Trinity. This epic work takes the listener through an amazing journey of immense power and drama, but also mystery, tenderness, and profound spirituality. It is one of the pillars of …

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A Harvest Supper

Everyone is invited to The Church of the Ascension’s All Parish Harvest Supper on Tuesday, November 8th at 7:00 pm in the Parish Hall. Parishioner and postulant for the Diocese of New York Stephen Hagerty will be this year’s speaker. Be sure to come, bring a beverage or a dessert to share — and invite a friend!

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Recovery Eucharist, Jan 8, 4pm

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