This podcast episode features the hymns and anthem recorded by Dr. Dennis Keene and the Ascension Choir, featuring the Manton Memorial Organ, for the Church of the Ascension’s worship service the Twenty-Fourth Sunday after Pentecost, November 15, 2020, which took place online via Zoom. 1) O Day of God, Draw Nigh; 2) Precious Lord; 3) Lord Christ, When First Thou Cam’st to Earth
Blessed Lord, who caused all holy Scriptures to be written for our learning: Grant us so to hear them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them, that we may embrace and ever hold fast the blessed hope of everlasting life, which you have given us in our Savior Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
We are taking the words of the great Irish hymn “Be Thou My Vision” as inspiration for our annual stewardship campaign. Its verses lead the rector to ask: What does it mean to be faithful stewards in so many dimensions of our lives? How do we keep God in our vision? What is your vision of God, and God’s purpose for you, for us? Plus: the order of service for Sunday, November 15.
This podcast episode features the hymns and anthem recorded by Dr. Dennis Keene and the Ascension Choir, featuring the Manton Memorial Organ, for the Church of the Ascension’s worship service the Twenty-Third Sunday after Pentecost, November 8, 2020, which took place online via Zoom. 1) All My Hope on God Is Founded; 2) Draw Us in the Spirit’s Tether, by Harold Friedell; 3) There Is a Balm in Gilead
O God, whose blessed Son came into the world that he might destroy the works of the devil and make us children of God and heirs of eternal life: Grant that, having this hope, we may purify ourselves as he is pure; that, when he comes again with power and great glory, we may be made like him in his eternal and glorious kingdom; where he lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Our first music episode of the AscensionNYC podcast! This episode features the hymns and anthems recorded by Dr. Dennis Keene and the Ascension Choir, featuring the Manton Memorial Organ, for the Church of the Ascension’s All Saints Day service, November 1, 2020, which took place online via Zoom. Hymn #287: For All the Saints, Who From Their Labors Rest (Sine Nomine) Let us Now
Almighty God, you have knit together your elect in one communion and fellowship in the mystical body of your Son Christ our Lord: Give us grace so to follow your blessed saints in all virtuous and godly living, that we may come to those ineffable joys that you have prepared for those who truly love you; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.
After such a tumultuous week: How are we feeling? What is next for each and all of us? What are we longing for?Join us this Sunday, November 8, via Zoom for worship — instructions inside — then stay after as we discuss these questions
This week: We remember those who have gone before us, even as we cast votes in hope of a future that awaits us. This newsletter includes a message from the rector about how we might think of those two activities, plus the order of service for the All Saints Sunday service via Zoom. And then, on Wednesday: the first Eucharist service at the Church of the Ascension since March!
Almighty and everlasting God, increase in us the gifts of faith, hope, and charity; and, that we may obtain what you promise, make us love what you command; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.