This week: The rector discusses the crisis in Ukraine here on the brink of Lent and offers a prayer she heard in a recent vigil service that puts God’s peace and justice at the center of our torments and tumult. Also in this newsletter: Information about our Shrove Tuesday (March 1) events and Ash Wednesday (March 2) services, this year’s Lenten Devotional, and the links to join us online for our primary services, both Sunday at 9 a.m. and Wednesday at 7 p.m.

This week: The rector reflects on the life and witness of the Rev. Peter Williams, Jr., the first Black priest in the Diocese of New York. Also in this newsletter: Information about upcoming Shrove Tuesday (March 1) events and Ash Wednesday (March 2) services, a new class to learn American Sign Language, and of course the links and information you’ll want to join us for worship on Sunday at 11 a.m. in-person or online. (Or join us in-person at 9 a.m. or 6 p.m. Sunday.)

This week: The rector shares a poem, “testify,” by Eve L. Ewing. Our 9 a.m., 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday Eucharists will be held in person at Fifth Avenue at Tenth Street; the 11 a.m. will also be available to attend online. Also in this newsletter: News about the Sunday afternoon service (at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine and online) to honor and remember the Most Rev. Desmond Tutu; an update about the next meeting of our parish’s Racial Justice Group; and other parish, diocesan and community events.

The rector writes: “I am delighted to confirm that this Sunday we will return to in person worship at all three services: 9am, 11am and 6 pm. The 11 am service will continue to be offered in a hybrid format via livestream. We hope you will join us as you are able! I especially look forward to seeing, praying and singing with many of you in our beloved church building.”

Join us Sunday for worship online at 11 a.m., either by watching via your browser or by joining a group of other worshipers via Zoom. (Or join for in-person worship at the Sunday 6 p.m. Meditation & Sacrament service; masks and social distancing required.) Following the 11 a.m. service, at 12:30 p.m., Ascension will hold its annual meeting via Zoom. The agenda for the meeting can be found in the parish’s Annual Report for 2021.