In light of this past week’s horrific news and images of war and violence in Israel and Gaza, Father Ed offers text from a reminder in his office that demonstrates “there really isn’t anything too small in the ways of helping strengthen forces for good”:
Did I offer peace today?
Did I bring a smile to someone’s face?
Did I say words of healing?
Did I let go of my anger and resentment?
Did I forgive?
Did I love?
These are the real questions.
Listen to the sermon preached by the Rev. Posey Krakowsky on the Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost, October 8, 2023. The readings for this day: Exodus 20:1-4, 7-9, 12-20; Psalm 19; Philippians 3:4b-14; Matthew 21:33-46.
This weekend, in advance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Mother Posey writes: “The artwork that accompanies this letter is by Indigenous artist Patrick Dean Hubbell of the Diné people. It is titled ‘Within The Darkness, The Stars In The Night Sky Came To Reclaim Their Stories and Their Songs.’ Hubbell collects cheap, mass produced, counterfeit copies of Indigenous crafts and repurposes them into his work in order to reclaim their original heritage. As he states: he ‘intentionally transfigure(s) these colonial reproductions and furthers the conversation of Indigenous inclusion.’”
Listen to the sermon preached by the Rev. Ed Chinery on the Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost, October 1, 2023. The readings for this day: Exodus 17:1-7; Psalm 78:1-4, 12-16; Philippians 2:1-13; Matthew 21:23-32.
We will celebrate the Feast of St. Francis — the saint who preached to the birds and called a wolf his brother — with the blessing of the animals following the 11 am service this Sunday, October 1. The blessing will be around 12:30 pm, giving those who live nearby a chance to go and get their animals; however, you are also welcome to bring well-behaved pets to church that day. Tell your friends!
Listen to the sermon preached by the Rev. Posey Krakowsky on the Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost, September 24, 2023. The readings for this day: Exodus 16:2-15; Psalm 105:1-6, 37-45; Philippians 1:21-30; Matthew 20:1-16.
This Sunday: Welcome Back! Welcome back to Church of the Ascension after a long (and hot!) summer! We are so glad to have you back as we begin the new season. The Ascension Choir returns with all their joyous music … and don’t forget to join us for a special coffee hour after the 11 am service. We’ll also have a chance to learn more about what’s planned for the fall. Whether you’ve been away this summer or not, it will be a great day to welcome each other and the new fall season!
Listen to the sermon preached by the Rev. Ed Chinery on the Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost, September 17, 2023. The readings for this day: Exodus 14:19-31; Psalm 103:8-13; Romans 14:1-12; Matthew 18:21-35.
This week, the associate rector writes: “Do you ever wonder how best to support efforts toward reversing what has been a paradoxical betrayal not only of our originating religion, but also of this nation’s founding principle that all human beings are created equal? I have to admit that, while I can be seen as having just stirred the ‘outrage pot,’ it’s becoming more and more compelling – more and more characteristic of a New Reformation – that there may also be new ways to support the development of beautiful new stories – new cultures of justice throughout the world. And, best of all, this Sunday’s gospel lesson offers helpful clues to such an end, even as Jesus himself stirs the outrage pot in the parable of the unforgiving slave.”
Listen to the sermon preached by the Rev. Posey Krakowsky on the Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost, September 10, 2023. The readings for this day: Exodus 12:1-14; Psalm 149; Romans 13:8-14; Matthew 18:15-20.