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!
Listen to the sermon preached by the Rev. Ed Chinery on the Second Sunday of Advent, December 10, 2023. The readings for this day: Isaiah 40:1-11; Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13; 2 Peter 3:8-15a; Mark 1:1-8.
This week, Mother Liz shares a photo of the Judean wilderness she took recently and says: “Of all the places I visited in the Holy Land, the wilderness was perhaps the most evocative for me. It was easy for me to imagine Jesus confronting the meaning of his vocation there, or John the Baptist listening for the word that would shape his prophetic message.” And at the Sunday Forum following the 11 am service, art historian Dennis Raverty will explore images of St. Joseph in art, legend and history. Join us!
Listen to the sermon preached by the Rev. Liz Maxwell on the First Sunday of Advent, December 3, 2023. The readings for this day: Isaiah 64:1-9; Psalm 80:1-7, 16-18; 1 Corinthians 1:3-9; Mark 13:24-37.