This week, the rector reflects on grace and shares a poem by Denise Levertov to expand our imagination about what grace might be. Also: the parish’s Lenten book study continues (Entering the Passion of Jesus: A Beginners Guide to Holy Week, by Amy-Jill Levine) and there is one slot remaining for the March 28 house eucharist, plus much more going on as we approach Holy Week!
Listen to the sermon preached by the Rev. Ed Chinery on the Third Sunday in Lent. The readings for this day: Exodus 17:1-7; Psalm 95; Romans 5:1-11; John 4:5-42.
This week, the rector gives an update on the Fifth Avenue bell tower restoration: “This coming Monday, March 13, scaffolding will begin to go up in our front garden, and if permit filing and other preparations go as planned, actual construction work will begin about two weeks later.” Also: the clergy will offer prayers for healing, laying on of hands and anointing to all who desire them as part of Sunday’s 11 am Eucharist.
Listen to the sermon preached by guest preacher the Rev. Megan Sanders, chaplain to Canterbury Downtown, the community of downtown Manhattan’s college students, on the Second Sunday in Lent. The readings for this day: Genesis 12:1-4a; Psalm 121; Romans 4:1-5, 13-17; John 3:1-17.
The rector writes: “I am deeply grateful that we are able to journey through Lent together in person this year. Although much of our Lenten observance often focuses on individual practices (and fruitfully so), we are also invited to communal disciplines and learning — to be renewed as a body. It is a gift to share our Lenten journey in all these ways, and we grow as a parish as we walk with one another in this season of repentance, reflection and renewal.”
Listen to the sermon preached by the Rev. Liz Maxwell on the First Sunday in Lent. The readings for this day: Genesis 2:15-17,3:1-7; Psalm 32; Romans 5:12-19; Matthew 4:1-11.
Things certainly don’t slow down around here for Lent — in fact, they tend to pick up: the Lenten devotional; house Eucharists; a special book study; a “Lent Quiet Morning” at the church with the Rev. Micah Bucey of Judson Memorial; a special day of service for Haiti at Bon Samaritan in the Bronx…. Check out our newsletter and see what speaks to you for your journey toward the Easter Resurrection.
Listen to the sermon preached by the Rev. Posey Krakowsky on Ash Wednesday. The readings for this day: Isaiah 58:1-12; Psalm 103:8-14; 2 Corinthians 5:20b-6:10; Matthew 6:1-6,16-21.
Join us in person for the Ash Wednesday liturgy at 8 am, noon, or, with full choir, at 7 pm. Ashes will also be imposed at the front gate throughout the day from 9 am to 6 pm. To watch the 7 pm service online, go to ascensionnyc.org/webcasts.
Listen to the sermon preached by the Rev. Liz Maxwell on the Last Sunday after the Epiphany. The readings for this day: Exodus 24:12-18; Psalm 99; 2 Peter 1:16-21; Matthew 17:1-9.