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Services will be held this Sunday at 8:00 am and 10:30 am. The Rev. Christopher W. Hogin is preaching
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Children's Church and Junior Children's Church are combined for this Sunday.
Sunday school for kids and adults begins this Sunday. Read details below on current offerings.
There are two upcoming memorial services for the sisters of Sylvia Peters on Monday, Sept. 23, at 4:00 pm, and for MaryLee Bergeron on Friday, Sept. 27, at 11:00 am.
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The Adult Christian Education offerings at Ascension will span a wide variety of topics throughout the fall semester. Adult Sunday school will begin at 9:15 am in the parish hall.
Celtic Spirituality – September 15, 22, 29
Instructed by Fr. Pat Wingo
For those interested in learning more about the Celtic Christian tradition, Esther De Waal’s book
Every Earthly Blessing: Rediscovering the Celtic Tradition, is a good place to start. The Rev. Pat Wingo will be teaching on this book in the fall term of Adult Sunday school. De Waal traces the development of Christianity among the Celts and explains how this distinctive Christian tradition came to be. He will also be teaching from the work of John Philip Newell, a former Warden of the Abbey at Iona. Iona is one of the key places of continuing Celtic traditions.
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Bro. Andrew heads to the Diocese
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It is with both a degree of sadness and excitement that we announce Bro. Andrew’s transition to the diocese as the new Missioner for Communication and Evangelism. He has worked at Ascension for five years as the Associate Music Director and working with multiple aspects of Ascension’s communications and technology. Andrew’s last day as a staff member will be Monday, September 30. Andrew will remain a member at Ascension, singing in the choir when available, attending the Brotherhood of Saint Andrew meetings, and participating in the life of the church.
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Community Chest Drop-Off Change
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The first Saturday monthly Community Chest collection has ended due to lack of storage space for large truck loads. Please continue to take individual & family sized donations of clothing and small household items to the Community Chest located at 122 W. Scott Ave., Knoxville, 37917 (half of a block off Central St., inside the FISH Pantry building). Thank you to Bob McGee, Curtis Tipton, John Seivers, Wylene and Joe Vrba, Monty Harris, Mark Sanders and all our donors for making Community Chest so successful.
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Nursing Room, Room 205
Did you know that Ascension has a nursing room for mothers? Should you need a nursing room while you are at Ascension, you can head to the last room that is part of the nursery. It is open all the time for your use.
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Get Ready for Fun
While Learning About the Faith
Children’s Sunday school will recommence this Sunday, September 15. Godly Play I, in room 202, is available for pre-kindergarten aged children. Godly Play II, in room 204, is available for kindergarten through 2nd grade aged children. Tweens, in room 105, is available for children in 3rd through 5th grade. For questions about children’s Sunday school or about how you can volunteer to make this the best experience for the children at Ascension, email Rachel Thomas at
rachel@knoxvilleascension.org.
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Children’s Church, which used to be separate Jr. and Children's Church, will continue as a combined Children’s Church through the fall. During the service, children are led out by one of their peers bearing a cross and return before communion. Children’s Church is available for children aged 4 years through 5th grade.
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Return of Youth Sunday School
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Youth Sunday School will resume this Sunday, September 15. We meet at 9:15 am on Sundays downstairs in room 104.
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Save the date for our Middle School Sabbath Retreat on October 18-20, 2019 at Grace Point. Highlights include s’mores, fun, boating, worship, fellowship, and more! We’ll be staying at the Retreat House. The deadline to register is Wednesday, October 16.
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Recruiting Prayer Partners
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Prayer Partners is a ministry that pairs an Ascension teen with an adult parishioner in the church who will pray for that teen and exchange monthly letters, hopefully building relationships between our teens and the wider church. Last year we had three pairings of Prayer Partners and teens. This year we hope to double that! This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with a young person and support our youth one-on-one. To sign up an adult or teen, a written sign-up will be on the reception desk of the church office, or you can contact GiGi (
gigi@knoxvilleascension.org) with any questions.
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Dinner Angels is a program in which parents and other parishioners are invited to serve dinners to our youth as a fellowship and service opportunity. Want to try out a new recipe? Have a flair in the kitchen? Just willing to feed a small crowd? We welcome home-cooked meals and catered meals. We welcome and encourage our dinner angels to attend youth group with us after serving. Our Fall 2019 schedule is live! Check out our sign-ups, details, and schedule:
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September Outings
The Trekkers will be leaving the church at 9:00 am on Monday, September 16, driving to east Knoxville’s Botanical Gardens and Arboretum. There will be an approximately 2-mile walk on paved, gravel, or grass paths through gardens, meadows, and groves of trees. These gardens are the former Howell family nursery, which operated for 217 years. There are many imported species of flowers, shrubs, and trees. On the following Saturday, September 21, the Trekkers will drive to the Holston Valley Recreation Area of the Cherokee National Forest past Newport to hike around 6 moderate miles on the Chimney Rock/Paint Mountain trails. This is a new trail to the Trekkers, but reports are that there is an initial steady climb before the trail is up/down and there are views of the French Broad River and other mountain ranges. Cars will leave the church at 9:00 am and caravan to the trailhead since roads are not well marked. Contact Emily Vreeland to RSVP or for information (
emilyvree@aol.com).
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The Sisterhood had a great time at Finn's!
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Bonefish Grill in Bearden
Monday, September 16, 6:00 pm
The Sisterhood gathered for “Ladies Night Out” at Finn’s Tavern on August 19. It was so much fun. We all had a great time! Our next “Ladies Night Out” will be Monday, September 16, at Bonefish Grill at the Bearden location, 6610 Kingston Pike at 6:00 pm. Please RSVP to Charlotte Wood,
seebyrdfly@aol.com or 615-594-1781
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Registration for ECW Annual Meeting
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Calling All Women!
Saturday, October 5, 9:30 am - 2:00 pm
Church of the Ascension
The Episcopal Church Women (ECW) of the Episcopal Church in East Tennessee invite you to the 35th Annual Fall Gathering, Meeting, and Luncheon. Every woman of the Episcopal Church in East Tennessee and her guests are encouraged to attend.
Special guests Elizabeth and Morgan Colonna will speak about their engaging, heartfelt, and inspiring stories of their pilgrimage to Kondoa, Tanzania.
If you would like to register for the ECW Annual Meeting, make sure to click on the button below to register. Registration begins at 9:30 am.
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Endowment Grant Proposals
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Deadline Approaching
Sunday, September 15
The Ascension
Endowment Fund seeks to enable the congregation to fulfill its mission more completely by developing its ministries beyond what is possible through the annual operating budget. Distributions from the
Endowment Fund are used for a variety of purposes such as: outreach ministries and grants; seed money for new ministries and special one-time projects; and capital improvements of the church. The upcoming proposal deadline is September 15, 2019. Proposal request forms are available in print in the church office or on the church website at
www.knoxvilleascension.org/endowment. Please complete and return proposals on or before the deadline by mail (ATTN:
Endowment Committee, 800 S. Northshore Dr. Knoxville, TN, 37919) or email,
abusby@andersonbusby.com. All mailed proposals need to be postmarked by the deadline.
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Behind the Scenes with a Real Disney Expert
Tuesday, September 17, 11:30 am, Parish Hall
The Lunch Bunch will kick-off its 2019-2020 season with a presentation by Bill Elliott, entertainer, speaker, and singer with a distinguished 25-year career at Disney University. Bill Elliott taught hospitality and leadership development and was the recipient of the Walt Disney Legacy Award. Make sure to sign-up in the parish office at the reception counter and bring $2 along with an appetizer, side dish, or dessert to share. The mouth-watering main dish, prepared by Carole Lundin, is provided. You can also email your RSVP to
announcements@knoxvilleascension.org.
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Join us for a special Sunday Evening
Celtic Worship Service
Sunday, September 29, at 5:30 pm
Quietness and peace that the late afternoon with its fading light and soft glow of candle light provides…those words come to mind to help you envision this special service…
You are invited to come to a Eucharist in the Celtic Tradition on September 29th at 5:30 PM at the Episcopal Church of the Ascension.
This candle-lit evening service has beautiful music and periods of silence to provide a place to listen to God. The atmosphere is one of stillness and calm. There is no traditional sermon, but a brief reflection near the beginning of the service by Bishop Brian Cole of the Diocese of East Tennessee. The communion is very inclusive and welcoming to all, wherever you are on your faith journey.
Our Celtic worship experience is drawn from the liturgical traditions of early Celtic Christians from Ireland and the Isle of Iona off the coast of Scotland. Iona is one of the key places of continuing Celtic traditions.
Childcare is available for this service. Drop-off begins at 5:15 pm.
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The gospel alone liberates you to live a life of scandalous generosity,
unrestrained sacrifice, uncommon valor,
and unbounded courage. – Tullian Tchividjian
Generosity – Sunday, October 6, Parish Hall
This one-day adult education offering will explore the topic of generosity. You may have noticed a proliferation of articles and quotes on generosity in Ascension’s publications. Get ready to dig deep into generosity with Fr. Pat.
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Sign-up to Help
Saturday, September 21
The sign-up table for Ascension Workday is in the foyer. Drop by to sign-up to help with indoor and outdoor activities. Bring your gloves, pitch forks, shovels, and a good joke to this season's workday. Sandwiches from Steamboat Sandwiches will be provided for all volunteers.
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Come Support the Brotherhood of St. Andrew
Saturday, September 28, 1-5:00 pm
Church of the Resurrection, Loudon
The Brotherhood of Saint Andrew is competing in Ribfest Loudon! Taste some of the best ribs in Tennessee from area restaurants and local competitors. Proceeds from Ribfest benefit Loudon County Habitat for Humanity. Previous Ribfests have built four houses already.
Tickets are $30 in advance or $35 at the door. Your ticket will get you ribs, sides, and a drink. Additional concessions include hamburgers, hot dogs, sides, drink, and desserts. Also, you can look forward to a playground for kids, arts and crafts booths, and live bluegrass. Questions, go to www.ribfestloudon.com or email
ribfestloudon@gmail.com for more information.
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ECW heads to Knoxville Historical
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ECW Continues Engaging Programming
Tuesday, October 8, 11:00 am
Episcopal Church Women (ECW) will have their monthly meeting on Tuesday, October 8, at the Knoxville Historical Society and Museum at 11:00 am. We will have our meeting, eat our lunch, and then have a tour of the museum. The featured exhibit is the “Hillbilly History of Mountain Dew!” Mountain Dew was created in Knoxville. All ladies at Church of the Ascension are invited. The cost will be $13. ($10 for a box lunch and $3.00 for the entrance fee to the museum) Please RSVP to Charlotte Wood at
seebyrdfly@aol.com or call 615-594-1781. We look forward to seeing you all there.
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Kingdom Choir Concert: Tickets Available Now
Thursday, October 17, 7:30 pm
Friends of Music and the Arts is honored to host The Kingdom Choir in its inaugural tour of the States. This gospel choir, founded by Karen Gibson and based in London, came to international prominence after performing for the wedding of Meghan Markle and Price Harry at Windsor Castle in May of 2018.
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FISH Hospitality Pantries (www.fishpantry.org) is seeking to fill new half-time position of Assistant Director. Please contact Jim Wright at
jimwright@fishpantry.org. Thank you.
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Opportunities in the Lector Ministry
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If you are interested in joining the Lectors who read the lessons for worship, you can contact Louise Conrad at
rlptj@bellsouth.net for more information. Opportunities also include reading for special and seasonal services.
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If you enjoy meeting people and interacting with the parish, we have just the spot for you! There are currently two openings for Office Hospitality Volunteers. Both are on Thursday—one at 9:00 am and one at 12:30 pm. No special skills needed other than answering the phone. MEN and WOMEN are most welcome! Please contact Virginia Branum if you are interested. Her email address is:
virginia@knoxvilleascension.org. You may also call the church office at 588-0589, ext. 226.
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