This week, as prelude to our reading from the book of Jonah on Sunday, the rector reflects on what it means to see through the eyes of others — “whales and Ninevites, enemies and foreign species” — and shares a portion of a poem, Humpbacks, by Mary Oliver. Also this week, the Sunday Forum will discuss: “What do our personal financial priorities say about our faith, and where does Ascension fit into your financial life?”
Listen to the sermon preached by the Rev. Liz Maxwell on the Second Sunday after the Epiphany, January 14, 2024. The readings for this day: 1 Samuel 3:1-10(11-20); Psalm 139:1-5, 12-17; 1 Corinthians 6:12-20; John 1:43-51.
For this Sunday before the Martin Luther King, Jr., holiday, Mother Liz shares a prayer written by Dr. King for public worship at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia. At the Sunday Forum following the 11 am service, we continue our reflections on the New Year with the question: How will you, and how will we, seek justice this year? The needs around us are many and the promise to strive for justice and peace is clear in our baptismal covenant. What are the particular issues, situations, relationships visions that call you to do justice in the coming days and months?
Listen to the sermon preached by the Rev. Posey Krakowsky on the First Sunday after the Epiphany, January 7, 2024. The readings for this day: Genesis 1:1-5; Psalm 29; Acts 19:1-7; Mark 1:4-11.
Since we’ll celebrate the Baptism of Jesus this Sunday (and have a baptism among our own congregation), the rector’s message this week talks about the feast that fell this year on the Saturday before it: Epiphany. Also this Sunday, we’ll hear the anthem “Honor, Honor,” a traditional African-American spiritual, arranged by composer Hall Johnson. You can read more about him — and about other activities taking place on Sunday and in the days and weeks ahead — in this week’s newsletter.
Listen to the sermon preached by the Rev. Liz Maxwell on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2023. The readings for this day: Isaiah 9:2-7; Titus 2:11-14; Luke 2:1-14 (15-20).
Listen to the sermon preached by the Rev. Deacon Larisa Shaterian on the Fourth Sunday of Advent, December 24, 2023. The readings for this day: 2 Samuel 7:1-11, 16; Magnificat (Canticle 15); Romans 16:25-27; Luke 1:26-38.
An invitation from the rector: “Christmas comes to those who are not ready. May the wonder of that love find you this Christmas. If you are able, join us for the services here at Ascension. You will be glad you did.” Merry Christmas! (And Happy New Year!)
Listen to the sermon preached by the Rev. Posey Krakowsky on the Third Sunday of Advent, December 17, 2023. The readings for this day: Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11; Psalm 126; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24; John 1:6-8,19-28.
For this Third Sunday of Advent, the rector writes: “I thought about this image when I read the text for this Sunday. … Like candles continuing to burn, our prayers bear witness to our hope, our faith, our commitments. They point us towards the Coming for which we wait. They help us prepare the way of God — in ourselves, in our relationships and in our world. ” Also in this week’s newsletter: our schedule of services for Christmas Eve, Day, and Lessons & Carols on December 31. Join us!