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Services will be held this Sunday at 8:00 and 10:00 am. The Rev. Patrick Wingo is preaching . Children's Church and Junior Children's Church will continue through the summer. Summer Quire will continue through the summer beginning at 9:00 am in the choir room each Sunday. Centering Prayer will be offered in the Library beginning at 9:15 am each Sunday during summer.

Reception for The Rev. Sara-Scott Wingo

Thank You Sara-Scott! This Sunday, June 30, After the Late Service The Reverend Sara-Scott Wingo’s last Sunday at Ascension is this Sunday. Please join us in the parish hall as we show appreciation to Sara-Scott for her time with us and wish her well on her future endeavors. We will have a reception with light refreshments following the late service.

ROAR VBS was a blast! We'll see you next year with a whole new theme!

Family Ministry News

Date Night

July Date Night: Hit the Town Friday, July 12, 6:00 pm Due to the July 4th holiday, Date Night has been moved to July 12. Please RSVP for this fun night by July 11 to nursery16@knoxvilleascension.org.

Fall Safeguarding God's Children Session

A Requirement for All Children and Youth Volunteers Sunday, August 11, 11:30 am, Room 209

The Fall Safeguarding God’s Children class will be offered on Sunday, August 11, beginning at 11:30 am and ending around 2:30 pm in Room 209. If you work or volunteer with children or youth in the Episcopal Church, you must attend this class. Email Megan Alden at megan@knoxvilleascension.org to pre-register.

Choose Some Shoes!

Let's Make 2019 the Best Ever! The “Choose Some Shoes” drive begins on July 7. Please help us collect new, closed-toed shoes for the children of White Oak School in Campbell County. This is our third year and let’s make it the best! There will be a collection barrel in the foyer for the month of July to drop off shoes. We want all the kids to have a new pair of shoes when school resumes in early August. Send questions to Megan Alden at megan@knoxvilleascension.org.

Milkshake Mondays

Every Monday, 7:00-8:00 pm Through the Summer The youth (rising 6th grade-recent graduates) will be welcome to meet GiGi at the Cookout (321 Cedar Bluff Road) for fellowship, sharing summer plans, and enjoying milkshakes. No need to RSVP, just show up! Contact GiGi with further questions.

Hammock Hangouts

Monday, July 8 Enjoy hammocks, breeze, trees, and shade? Then our Hammock Hangout is for you! A time of fellowship preceding our Milkshake Mondays will be available for our youth from 5:00-6:30 (ish) on Monday, July 8, weather permitting. This is BYOH (Bring Your Own Hammock) and water to literally hang out. We’ll caravan to Milkshake Monday after the Hammock Hangout.

Video Game Nights

Teenage Guys Bonding to a Whole New Level July 10 and July 24, 6:30-8:00 pm Join our High School Youth Assistant Davis Richards for video games of your choice on the following Wednesday night from 6:30-8:00 pm: July 10, and July 24. Bring a snack or drink to share, along with your video game console and games.

Seeds of Abraham

Sunday with a Purpose Sunday, July 21, 2:00 pm Seeds of Abraham is an interfaith youth group here in Knoxville. Each month, on a Sunday afternoon, they host a “Service Sunday,” in which they support Knoxville’s homeless population by preparing and distributing food during that afternoon. We will join them on Sunday, July 21, at their 2:00 pm meeting. Check your bulletin in the weeks to come for more info.

Other Brothers Gathering

Bucket Head Tavern Wednesday, July 10, 8:00 pm The Other Brothers will gather for another outing to Bucket Head Tavern. If you would like to join the Other Brothers for their gatherings and other programming, make sure to get your email added to their list by emailing Bro. Andrew, andrew@knoxvilleascension.org, about your email preferences.

Sisterhood July Outing: Freedom and Friends

Ladies Night Out Monday, July 15, 6:00 pm Sullivan's on Northshore A good time was had by all at Altruda's for our June "Ladies Night Out" and the food was fabulous! Make plans to join us on Monday, July 15, at Sullivan's Restaurant, 7545 Northshore Drive, at 6:00 pm. July is the month we celebrate our freedom so join us to celebrate "friendship and freedom." Please RSVP by Friday, July 12, to seebyrdfly@aol.com or call 615-594-1781.

Tennessee Episcopal Churchmen Conference

“For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.” (John 3:16)

August 16-18, 2019 Registration for the Tennessee Episcopal Churchmen Conference is open and there are many activities and lodging options. This year's speakers will feature Johnny Majors, Drew Maddux, and Tony Eubanks. You can click on the button below to register.

Click here to visit the TNChurchmen Website!

Important "Save-the-Dates"

A number of important save-the-dates are coming up. Please mark your calendars for the following: Peanut Butter Sunday - Sunday, July 14 Rally Day - Sunday, September 8 Ascension Workday - Saturday, September 21

Communications Information

Due Dates for Publications Vestry Minutes - The last set of minutes, March 2019, have been posted to the website. Click on the vestry button at the top of the email to visit the vestry page. Bulletin and The Heavenly Post - Information for the weekly Sunday bulletin and email is each Monday at 5:00 pm. This will help us ensure that it arrives to each staff member in a timely fashion for publication. Monthly Parish Paper - The deadline for the parish paper is the 15th of the month prior to the month of publication. (i.e. the deadline for the February issue is January 15th). The next deadline for the Parish Paper is July 15th for the August issue. Be thinking of your "Back to School, Back to Church" announcements and events.

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