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Ascension announces new Director of Music
The Church of the Ascension is excited to welcome Dr. Alexander Little as our next Director of Music!
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Music for Pentecost
This last Sunday before they take a summer break, our organ and full choir will lift our spirits and set our eyes on the Holy Spirit as they “pull out all the stops” — perhaps not quite literally (there are a lot of stops on our organ), but very nearly so.
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The Good Friday Passion
Watch (with captions) the video of the chanting of the Passion of Jesus from the Gospel of John, recorded on Good Friday at the Church of the Ascension.
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Sermon & Carols:
Christmas Eve
Listen to the sermon preached by the Rev. Elizabeth Maxwell on the Christmas Eve 2022. In addition, hear the Ascension Choir, under the direction of Dr. Dennis Keene, sing “Infant Holy, Infant Lowly” and “Silent Night.” The readings for this day: Isaiah 9:2-7; Titus 2:11-14; Luke 2:1-20.
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Sermon & Hymn: Easter Sunday
Listen to the sermon preached by Mother Liz Maxwell on Easter Sunday, April 17, 2022, followed by the hymn “Jesus Christ Is Risen Today,” sung by the Ascension Choir. The lessons for this day: Isaiah 65:17-25; Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24; 1 Corinthians 15:19-26; Luke 24:1-12.
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Music: Hymns & Anthem for August 29
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 Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost, August 29, 2021, which took place online via Zoom.
- O Worship the King, All Glorious Above (Hanover)
- O, Sing Joyfully – Adrian Batten
- Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise (St. Denio)
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Music: Hymns & Anthem for August 22
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 Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost, August 22, 2021, which took place online via Zoom.
- O God, Our Help in Ages Past (St. Anne)
- Lord, for Thy Tender Mercies Sake – Richard Farrant
- O Jesus, I Have Promised (Nyland)
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Music: Hymns & Anthem for August 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 on the Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost, August 15, 2021, which took place online via Zoom.
- Praise to the Lord (Lobe den Herren)
- Two Chants – Hildegard of Bingen: O Pastor Animarum, Karitas
Hai-Ting Chinn, mezzo-soprano - New Songs of Celebration Render (Rendez à Dieu)
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Music: Hymns & Anthem for August 8
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 Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost, August 8, 2021, which took place online via Zoom.
- Now Thank We All Our God (Nun danket alle Gott)
- O for a Closer Walk – Charles Villiers Stanford
- I Am the Bread of Life (Bread of Life)
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Music: Hymns & Anthem for August 1
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 Tenth Sunday after Pentecost, August 1, 2021, which took place online via Zoom.
- If Thou But Trust in God To Guide Thee (Wer nur den lieben Gott)
- Panis Angelicus – César Franck
Chad Kranak, tenor - Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah (Cwm Rhondda)