This Sunday
Services will be held this Sunday at 8:00 and 10:00 am. The Rev. Sara-Scott 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.
Updated Vestry Minutes
April and May Minutes Uploaded

The April and May Vestry minutes have been uploaded. They include extra reports as well. Make sure to head to www.knoxvilleascension.org/vestry to read up on these minutes. We are still awaiting February and March minutes packets. You can also reach the Vestry page by clicking on the "Vestry" button at the top of the email.
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.
Chelsea the Chicken
Chelsea Is Still Here!

Chelsea the Chicken continues to make appearances all over Ascension. She is our summer guest. Kids continue to find her eggs each Sunday with special gratitude messages inside. Look for her each Sunday! And join us in August for a Chelsea Sunday Funday. There's still room in the bulletin for creative notes to Chelsea!
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 of summer plans, and the enjoying of 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 one of our Hammock Hangouts are for you! A time of fellowship for our youth preceding our Milkshake Mondays will be available from 5:00-6:30 (ish) on Monday, July 8, weather permitting. This is a BYOH (Bring Your Own Hammock) and water to literally hang out in the labyrinth garden.
Video Game Nights
Teenage Guys Bonding to a Whole New Level
June 26, 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 nights from 6:30-8:00 pm: June 26, July 10, and July 24. Bring a snack or drink to share along with your video game console and games.
Update on Seeds of Abraham
Change of Date
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 were scheduled to join them this Sunday; however, they have postponed their service and 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.
Postponed Hike Coming Up!

The Ascension Trekkers have moved their Big Creek hike to this coming Tuesday due to the inclement weather East Tennessee has been experiencing. You can still RSVP for the Big Creek hike by emailing Sally Guthrie at sguthrie1474@comcast.net. Information on the hike is below.

Big Creek Trail is a good hike for beginners who already have a walking program. Although it is a total of 4 miles, this old logging road is wide and well trod for 2 miles and offers the delight of dipping ones feet (or taking a swim) at Midnight Hole. We will have a lunch break at Mouse Falls before a short walk to a large bridge. After that respite, it is an easy walk back down the trail to the parking lot. A perk is visiting the unique country store near the entrance of the Park before hitting the interstate to drive home. Hikes will commence from the church parking lot at 9:00 am.
Reception for The Rev. Sara-Scott Wingo
Save the Date
Sunday, June 30, After the 10:00 am Service

The Reverend Sara-Scott Wingo’s last Sunday at Ascension will be June 30th. Please join us 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 down in the Parish Hall following the late service.
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.
Important "Save-the-Dates"
A number of important save-the-dates are coming up. Please mark your calendars for the following:

  • Rally Day - Sunday, September 8
  • Ascension Workday - Saturday, September 21
Communications Information
Due Dates for Publications

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.