This Sunday
It is Pentecost weekend. Happy Birthday to the Church Universal!

Services will be held at new times this Sunday at 8:00 and 10:00 am. The Rev. Patrick J. Wingo is preaching .

The first round of summer vestry listening sessions will take place this Sunday (see below). Summer Quire meets at 9:00 am. The VBS volunteer meeting will take place after the 10:00 am service. Justice Knox will hold their luncheon after the 10:00 am service.
Vestry Listening Sessions: This Sunday
Sessions after each Worship Service
Sunday, June 9, and Sunday, July 14

This Sunday, following both services, there will be Vestry Listening Sessions. These sessions give parishioners an opportunity to ask questions or bring concerns to the Vestry. The session following the early service will be held in the Parlor and the sessions following the late service will be held in both the Parlor and the Library.
Justice Knox Luncheon
A Light Lunch with Justice Knox
Room 101 after the 10:00 am Service

If you attended the Justice Knox Action Assembly on May 6th or if you want to know more about the Assembly, please join us for a light lunch on Sunday June 9th after the 10:00 service in the old transept. It’s a great opportunity to hear what happened at the assembly, share your thoughts and talk about next steps for Justice Knox. See you after church! If you know you're coming, you can send a quick note to Ann O'Connor, aoconnor1309@gmail.com.
Al Hudson celebrates his 100th birthday with daughters Emily Pickering (left)
and Rosemary Overton (right).
Ascension Member Featured in Paper!
Al Hudson Turns 100
Personal Story Featured in Local Paper

Al says it all in this one particular quote, "My lifestyle has been one of working hard at anything I do, doing the best I can and enjoying it [...] I love to make friends, meet people and love them as I love myself." Al Hudson attends Ascension's 8:00 am early service regularly and is well-known for his amazing woodworking skills.

The article is available online in two parts. Click on the buttons below to read the story in the Bearden Shopper News.
Family Ministry News
VBS Begins Next Week!

VBS is almost here! June 10-13, 6:00-8:30. Dinner will be served each night. Our last night will feature dinner plus the Cruisin’ Cone Ice Cream Truck and a Water Slide. Click on the button below to register yourself as a volunteer or your child as a participant. Our theme is ROAR-Life is Wild-God is Good

Themes

Each night of VBS will have a special theme. Below are the special themes:

Monday -Crazy Hair Night
Tuesday -Backwards/Inside-out Night (wear your clothes all crazy!)
Wednesday -Red Night (wear all red this night)
Thursday -Water Night (Bring a swimsuit and towel, be prepared to get wet)
Date Night
An Opportunity to Hit the Town
Tomorrow, June 7, 6:00-9:00 pm

Get your RSVPs in early to nursery16@knoxvilleascension.org. Your kids will have fun with a pizza dinner, activities, and movies. A suggested donation of $5/child will help ensure we have food for the kids.
Summer Kindermusik
Instilling Music at a Young Age
Tuesday, June 18, 10:00 am-10:45 am

If you would like to try out a Kindermusik class and see if it is a good fit for you and your child, join us on June 18 from 10:00-10:45 am. This is a music class for parents with their children. If you need more information or to register for June 18, email megan@knoxvilleascension.org.
Chelsea the Chicken
She's Flown the Coop
and Landed at Ascension

Chelsea the Chicken has landed at Ascension this summer. She is one silly chicken! She will be spending the summer with us and we are excited. Watch each weekend for a Chelsea sighting. Each Sunday, Chelsea will be laying 3 eggs around the church. Inside those eggs you will find a special message. Keep all the messages you may find. Make sure you read them and bring them back on August 18 for a special “Sunday Funday with Chelsea.” There will also be a box in the education wing for you to leave Chelsea messages telling her about your summer, or drawing her special pictures (see the back page of your Sunday bulletin for drawing space). Chelsea loves everyone just like God. We are so happy she will be with us this summer.
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, June 17, and 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 for our youth from 5:00-6:30 (ish) on Monday, June 17, and Monday, July 8, weather permitting. This is a BYOH (Bring Your Own Hammock) and water to literally hang out in the labyrinth garden.
High School Girls Pool and Pizza
Fun in the Summer Sun
Thursday, June 20, 4:00 pm
The Mitchell Home

High School girls (rising 9th-recent grads) have been invited to the Mitchell home to enjoy some time with them at their neighborhood pool. Pencil us in for Thursday, June 20, at 4:00 pm. Wear a swimsuit, bring a towel, and a change a clothes. Contact GiGi, gigi@knoxvilleascension.org for more info.
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 night 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.
Service Sunday with Seeds of Abraham
Joining Hands Across Denominational Lines
Sunday, June 23, 2:00 pm

Seeds of Abraham is an interfaith youth group 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 the afternoon. We will join them on Sunday, June 23, at their 2:00 pm meeting.
Two Epic Hike Outings

The Ascension Trekkers will next hike on Saturday, June 15, in the Ellkmont area for the 6 mile loop from River Road over Cucumber Gap and down Jakes Creek. This trail combination is rated moderate because of the length and the stretch on Cucumber Gap that is rocky and rooty, including a couple of stream crossings. The following Monday, June 17, will have trekkers going to another favorite: 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. Contact Emily Vreeland for more information and to RSVP (emilyvree@aol.com). Both hikes will commence from the church parking lot at 9:00 am.
Concert by St. Peter's, Charlotte
Make plans to attend the concert given by the Choir School of St. Peter’s, Charlotte, on Friday, June 14, at 7:30 pm. And if you might be in a position to help with housing young choristers overnight after the concert, please contact the music department. This concert is free and open to the public.
Great Times with The Sisterhood
The Sisterhood had a great turn-out for their May outing to Casa don Gallo for a late Cinco de Mayo celebration! All women of the parish are invited to join The Sisterhood for their monthly outings. It is a great way to meet women of the parish. Make sure to put this coming outing on your calendar.

Please join The Sisterhood for “Ladies Night Out” on Monday, June 17 at Altruda’s Italian Restaurant!  Altruda’s is located at 125 North Peters, Knoxville.  We will meet at 6:00 pm.  Please RSVP to Charlotte Wood at  seebyrdfly@aol.com  or call 615-594-1781 by June 13. We look forward to seeing you there!
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.
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.
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.