Newsletter and Order of Service for the First Sunday after the Epiphany: The Baptism of Our Lord
℣: From all oppression, conspiracy, and rebellion; from violence, battle and murder; and from dying suddenly and unprepared,
℟: Good Lord, deliver us.
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Music – Hymns & Anthem for January 3
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 on the Second Sunday of Christmas, January 3, 2021, which took place online via Zoom. 1) We three kings of Orient are; 2) There Shall a Star, by Felix Mendelssohn; 3) Brightest and best of the stars of the morning
Twelfth Night Celebration, January 5
Come one, come all! A fun time is sure to be had by all! Join us Tuesday evening, January 5th, at 6:30 p.m. (following Evening Prayer) for a fun evening of song, conversation and storytelling! We’ll have a chance to show and tell about our Christmas celebrations, presents, foods and drinks. Come for a special appearance by our own Vin Knight, and our tradition
Sermon – Christmas Day
Almighty God, you have given your only-begotten Son to take our nature upon him, and to be born this day of a pure virgin: Grant that we, who have been born again and made your children by adoption and grace, may daily be renewed by your Holy Spirit; through our Lord Jesus Christ, to whom with you and the same Spirit be honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen
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Music for Christmastide!
A special treat: This podcast episode features many of the carols and organ preludes from Ascension’s worship services via Zoom on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and the First Sunday of Christmas. They were recorded by Dr. Dennis Keene and the (socially distanced) Ascension Choir in the chancel and nave of the church building itself and feature the Manton Memorial Organ.
Sermon – Christmas Eve
O God, you have caused this holy night to shine with the brightness of the true Light: Grant that we, who have known the mystery of that Light on earth, may also enjoy him perfectly in heaven; where with you and the Holy Spirit he lives and reigns, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.
First Sunday of Christmas: Lessons & Carols
On the Third Day of Christmas, we shall worship online with a Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols. The organ preludes begin at 10:55 a.m. To join the service via Zoom, go to ascensionnyc.org/sunday. To join by phone, dial 929-205-6099; when prompted, enter the meeting ID: 322 793 633.
Christmas Day: Music 10:50am; Service 11am
For Christmas Day 2020, our worship service will be held online via Zoom. Preludial music of three organ works for Christmas by Johann Sebastian Bach begins at 10:50 a.m. Eastern Time. The worship service follows immediately at 11 a.m. Use the link ascensionnyc.org/christmasday to open the Zoom app or join us by dialing in: 929-205-6099; and entering the meeting ID: 998 8684 6806.
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Music – Hymns & Anthem for December 20
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 on the Fourth Sunday of Advent, December 20, 2020, which took place online via Zoom. 1) Ye who claim the faith of Jesus; 2) O come, O come, Emmanuel, verses 7-8; 3) Magnificat in B-flat Major, by Charles Villiers Stanford; 4) Savior of the nations, come
Sermon – Advent IV
Purify our conscience, Almighty God, by your daily visitation, that your Son Jesus Christ, at his coming, may find in us a mansion prepared for himself; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.