This week: information for the Fifth Sunday in Lent and news about upcoming changes to our administration of Communion to take place on Palm Sunday. Plus: the schedule of worship services for Holy Week and Easter, and a number of other ways to participate in the life of our parish, diocese, city and the world.
Listen to the sermon preached by Father Ed Chinery on the Fourth Sunday in Lent, March 27, 2022. The lessons for this day: Joshua 5:9-12; Psalm 32; 2 Corinthians 5:16-21; Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32.
For a quarter century, Ascension parishioners have used Lent as a time to reflect — as a community — on scripture and its meaning in our lives. This year’s Lenten Devotional, as in every year, includes 40 reflections for the 40 days of Lent, written by Ascension parishioners and clergy. Printed copies are available at the church (a $5 donation is requested); online copies are available for download free, here, and are also featured on Ascension’s Facebook page.
This week: the rector shares a poem on the blessings of spring. Also: news about the upcoming Lenten Quiet Day, Even Silence is Praise, with our special guest, Rick Hamlin, the author of a book by that title; information about submitting names for Easter flower memorials; updates on the diocese’s search for a new bishop; and much more as we make our way to Palm Sunday (April 10) and Holy Week.
If you’re joining online, our Sunday activities:
Listen to the sermon preached by Mother Liz Maxwell on the Third Sunday in Lent, March 20, 2022. The lessons for this day: Exodus 3:1-15; Psalm 63:1-8; 1 Corinthians 10:1-13; Luke 13:1-9.
This week: the rector reflects on our historic congregational ministry as the Church of the Open Door: “This Lent, why not reflect intentionally on how you can welcome visitors and newcomers to Ascension, and try to deepen your own practice of hospitality?”
If you’re joining online, our Sunday activities:
Listen to the sermon preached by Mother Posey Krakowsky on the Second Sunday in Lent, March 13, 2022. The lessons for this day: Genesis 15:1-12,17-18; Psalm 27; Philippians 3:17-4:1; Luke 13:31-35.
In this week’s newsletter, the rector announces some changes to our in-person worship practices in light of the recent decline in COVID-19 cases for our area.
Also: Mother Posey’s sermon at 9 a.m. (in-person*) and 11 a.m. (in-person* and online) will make reference to a photograph, which you can view online here.
Listen to the sermon preached by Mother Liz Maxwell on the First Sunday in Lent, March 6, 2022. The lessons for this day: Deuteronomy 26:1-11; Psalm 91:1-2, 9-16; Romans 10:8b-13; Luke 4:1-13.
The rector writes: “I learned that this late winter/early spring flower is called a Lenten Rose. It is hardy and easy to grow, and blooms precisely at this time of year — a harbinger of hope as we begin a season of self-examination, penitence, healing and renewal.”
Begin that season with us in worship on Sunday, in person* at 9 a.m., 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., or online at 11 a.m. via our webcasts channel or as part of our Zoom community. Also this week: the Women’s Spirituality Group meets via Zoom on Thursday, and the diaconal ordination of our own Stacey Carpenter will take place on Saturday at the cathedral.