In this week’s newsletter: a poem from Joy Harjo, the first Native American named U.S. Poet Laureate; an updated note about the passing of our 11th rector, the Rev. Andrew Foster; and the start of our summer schedule, with a single Sunday morning service at 10 am. (Our evening service continues at 6 pm.) See you in church!
Listen to the sermon preached by Mr. Nick Gordon — who has served most recently as director of special projects for the Diocese of New York and will be a student at Yale Divinity School as a postulant for the priesthood — on the Sixth Sunday after Pentecost, June 30, 2024. (Note: You’ll hear the background noise of the start of the New York City Pride March outside.) The readings for this day: 2 Samuel 1:1, 17-27; Psalm 130; 2 Corinthians 8:7-15; Mark 5:21-43.
This Sunday: Happy Pride! Our guest preacher will be Nick Gordon, who has served most recently as director of special projects for the Diocese of New York; in the fall he will be a student at Yale Divinity School as a postulant for the priesthood. Following the 11 am service, volunteers for our annual water table will serve water to the marchers in the Pride March. Note: There will be no 6 pm Meditation & Sacrament Service this Sunday, due to the high traffic volume.
Listen to the sermon preached by the Rev. Ed Chinery on the Fifth Sunday after Pentecost, June 23, 2024. The readings for this day: 1 Samuel 17:57-18:5, 10-16; Psalm 133; 2 Corinthians 6:1-13; Mark 4:35-41.
In this week’s newsletter, an update from the vestry on various initiatives underway in our parish and opportunities for people to get involved in making Ascension an inviting place for all, in seeking justice in our community and the wider world, and in maximizing the use of our spaces to better support the church and its mission. Also this week: the Rev. Larisa Shaterian — recently serving as a seminarian in our parish and even more recently ordained a priest — will be the celebrant for Eucharist at both this Sunday’s 11 am and 6 pm services. And on Thursday, June 27, at 6:30 pm the first summer parish barbecue in the gardens! Join us!
Listen to the sermon preached by the Rev. Liz Maxwell on the Fourth Sunday after Pentecost, June 16, 2024. The readings for this day: 1 Samuel 15:34-16:13; Psalm 20; 2 Corinthians 5:6-17; Mark 4:26-3.
This week, the rector reflects on the 159th anniversary of Juneteenth, the day in 1865 when federal troops finally reached Galveston, Texas, the last place in the country to hear the news that slavery was ended in the United States. Also this week, on Sunday at the coffee hour following the 11 am service, the parish will have a special send-off for Mother Posey Krakowsky, who ends a mutually enjoyed seven-year association with our parish as she and her family enter a new season of life. Join us!
Listen to the sermon preached by the Rev. Posey Krakowsky on the Third Sunday after Pentecost, June 9, 2024. The readings for this day: 1 Samuel 8:4-20; Psalm 138; 2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1; Mark 3:20-35.
In this week’s newsletter, Mother Liz shares a poem inspired by Sunday’s Gospel lesson (Mark 3:20-35) which, as we begin this month of Pride celebrations, reminds her of “how many different ways people make family.” Also in this week’s newsletter: information about the upcoming day of appreciation for Mother Posey as we bid her farewell and God’s protection in the next phase of her and her family’s life.
Ascension will host an ecumenical service of prayer for peace in the Holy Land, Saturday, June 8, at 11:30 am. Please join us as we join in prayer for peace, justice, security and freedom for all in the land that is holy to so many.