Listen to the sermon preached by the Rev. Liz Maxwell on the Eighth Sunday after Pentecost, July 23, 2023. The readings for this day: Genesis 28:10-19a; Psalm 139: 1-11, 22-23; Romans 8:12-25; Matthew 13:24-30,36-43.
This week, the rector reflects on the upcoming 49th anniversary of the first ordinations of women as priests in the Episcopal Church in Philadelphia, July 29, 1974, and its meaning for the church today — and for the many women since who have served our parish as priests or have been sponsored by our parish for ordination. Also this week: the Sunday Forum, following the 10 am service, will discuss the formation of a parish “Green Team” to focus our commitment and response to the varying ecological crises that are already here, now.
Listen to the sermon preached by the Rev. Posey Krakowsky on the Seventh Sunday after Pentecost, July 16, 2023. The readings for this day: Genesis 25:19-34; Psalm 119:105-112; Romans 8:1-11; Matthew 13:1-9,18-23.
The rector writes: “As many of you know, last Sunday I preached about Jesus’ invitation to come and rest. It seems to have been timely — several people said, ‘How did you know? You were speaking directly to me!’ The truth is, I was speaking to myself as well. Learning how to rest deeply is vitally important and so difficult in these days.
“Accordingly, this Sunday our forum [following the 10 am service] will be about rest, and it will be an opportunity to share our struggles, questions and wisdom with one another. It just seems like a worthwhile conversation!”
Listen to the sermon preached by the Rev. Liz Maxwell on the Sixth Sunday after Pentecost, July 9, 2023. The readings for this day: Genesis 24:34-38, 42-49, 58-67; Song of Solomon 2:8-13; Romans 7:15-25a; Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30.
This week, the rector reflects on the importance of Sabbath rest for ourselves and the world. Also this week: July’s “second Wednesday” parish BBQ on July 12th!
On a more sobering note: a request for prayers after sad news from our brothers and sisters in Martel, Haiti.
Listen to the sermon preached by the Rev. Liz Maxwell on the Fifth Sunday after Pentecost, July 2, 2023. The readings for this day: Genesis 22:1-14; Psalm 13; Romans 6:12-23; Matthew 10:40-42.
For the week of Independence Day celebrations, the rector shares a poem by the first Latina poet laureate of the U.S., Ada Limón (pictured above): “A New National Anthem.” Also note: this week we begin our summer worship schedule (through Labor Day weekend) with Eucharist, hymns and soloists at 10 am Sundays and the service of Meditation & Sacrament at 6 pm. Happy (and safe) Fourth!
Listen to the sermon preached by guest homilist Eric Busby on NYC Pride Sunday, the Fourth Sunday after Pentecost, June 25, 2023. The readings for this day: Genesis 21:8-21; Psalm 86:1-10, 16-17; Romans 6:1b-11; Matthew 10:24-39.
This week, we welcome Eric Busby as our guest preacher for Pride Sunday! Eric is a recent graduate of Union Theological Seminary concentrating in theology and the arts. An Alabama-born and raised queer artist and theologian, Eric cut their teeth as a rural social worker in a hospice agency before pivoting to a career in art direction and styling in San Francisco. Then following the 11 am service, as we have for over four decades, we will once again serve cold water (with a twist of lemon!) to Pride marchers as they pass the church on Fifth Avenue. Happy Pride!
The Church of the Ascension
Founded: 1827
Current church: 1841
Fifth Avenue at Tenth Street
Greenwich Village
New York City, New York
Parish Office
The Church of the Ascension
12 W. 11th St
New York, NY 10011
Phone: 212-254-8620
Email: info@ascensionnyc.org