The Church of the Ascension
in the City of New York
12 West 11th Street, New York, NY 10011
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Dear People of Ascension,
This Sunday is Trinity Sunday, the only day on the liturgical calendar named after a doctrine. The Trinity (God in three persons, three in one and one in three) is often seen as confusing and abstract, but really it is meant to be an experience of prayer and presence. God is the source of our being and the one to whom we pray, God moves within us with "sighs too deep for words" that inspire our prayers as we encounter the holy one in community and in creation. As we grow and practice our faith, we are invited and drawn into the life of the Trinity.
The Celtic tradition expresses this beautifully. Here is a short prayer from the ecumenical Iona Community in Scotland, pictured above:
I am bending my knee
in the eye of the God who created me
In the eye of the Son who died for me
In the eye of the Spirit who moves me
In love and in desire.
For the many gifts you have bestowed on me
Each day and night
Each sea and land
Each weather fair
Each calm, each wild
Thanks be to you, O God.
Blessings—
Liz
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Services at Church of the Ascension |
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Regular Service Schedule
Sunday
9:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist (Side Altar)
11:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist w/ Music
(Church & Livestream)
6:00 p.m. Meditation & Sacrament (Church)
Wednesday
6:00 p.m. Holy Eucharist (Church)
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Evening Prayer Every Weekday Evening
via Zoom
Join us each weeknight at 5:30
for Evening Prayer & discussion.
To call in (voice, no camera), dial 929-205-6099; the meeting ID is 770 597 201.
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How to Watch Our Services Online |
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From your computer, laptop, pad, smart phone, or other device, click this link:
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Click this link for the bulletin & hymns.
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Say Thank You. If you watch our services online you may notice in the lower left-had corner you'll see the name of our producer, Jasmine B. She has been our producer a little over a month now and is doing a great job! Next time you're watching, be sure to give her 5 stars!
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Join us for Coffee Hour
In the Parish Hall or Front Garden
(depending on the weather)
after the service.
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How to Add Prayer Requests Online for Sunday Service - Go to ascensionnyc.org/prayers and type in your prayer request. Be sure to add them before the end of the sermon. |
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A Prayer for Spiritual Communion
If you are attending any of our services online, we invite you to use this prayer at communion.
In union, O Lord, with your faithful people at every altar of your Church, where the Holy Eucharist is now being celebrated, I desire to offer to you praise and thanksgiving. I remember your death, Lord Christ; I proclaim your resurrection; I await your coming in glory. Since I cannot receive you today in the Sacrament of your Body and Blood, I beseech you to come spiritually into my heart. Cleanse and strengthen me with your grace, Lord Jesus, and let me never be separated from you. May I live in you, and you in me, in this life and in the life to come. Amen.
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Open Church Schedule
Open Church - Mondays through Fridays, Noon to 3pm. If you would like to volunteer for this ministry, please contact Gretchen Dumler or contact the church office ( info@ascensionnyc.org or 212-254-8620. |
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Have a Care!
And now that we are back to activities that feature maskless eating and drinking (looking at you, coffee hour), it’s probable that some participants will later test positive. If you do, we ask that you think about whom you might have been close to for more than 10 minutes. If that’s the case, give them an email or call.
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Forum This Sunday, June 4- the Jesus Prayer: Following the 11 am service today, our own Mary Gossy will teach us about the Jesus Prayer and lead us in practicing it. This ancient contemplative practice is one way to "pray without ceasing", and many find it deeply centering and helpful in our uncertain and difficult times. Please join us, in person or online: ascensionnyc.org/sunday
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People Who Lunch- Wednesday, June 7 at 12:30. Are you at home during the day or working near the church? Please join us for lunch on the first Wednesday of every month for some simple food and good conversation. Please let us know you are coming so we know how much food to prepare! (You are also welcome to bring your own lunch if you prefer; we will have coffee, tea and water on hand.) We hope to see you there! |
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Forum on Trans Youth and Trans Formative Schools with J Florence
Sunday, June 11 at approx 1 PM
Following the 11 AM service on June 11, we are excited to welcome J Florence, co-founder of Trans Formative Schools, as our forum leader. (www.transformativeschools.org). Trans Formative Schools is working to establish a middle school open to all and focused on supporting trans youth and their families. They are opening an after school program in Brooklyn this coming fall, and are seeking support from the wider community. Come, be inspired and learn how you can help!
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Parish BBQ
Wednesday, June 14 at 6:45 PM
Please join us for the first of our summer BBQ's (all on the second Wednesday of the month). We'll provide items to grill, both meat and vegetarian; please bring your favorite picnic sides and desserts to share! We'll start right after the 6 PM Eucharist and will grill in the back garden but eat in the front.
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The Scaffolding is Up! The work has started! Ascension is making badly needed repairs to the wood and brownstone of our tower. We need your help to complete the funding for this project- thanks to a generous matching grant of $300,000 from the Manton Foundation, we are almost there. Every dollar you give will be matched up to $300,000.
If you have not yet pledged or given to this project, please consider doing so. If you can stretch your pledge to help complete the expanded goal, please do so! We are very grateful for your generosity! You can pledge to this campaign online at ascensionnyc.org/matchinggrant, or contact the parish office at 212-254-8620. Payments can be made by check payable to the Church of the Ascension (remember to put “Tower Brownstone” in the memo line) or online through Abundant (Ascensionnyc.org/Give – select “Manton Matching Grant” from the drop-down menu). If you have any questions about this campaign or the tower, please speak to Mother Liz or one of the Wardens. Thank you!
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Help Asylum Seekers - Our friends at Judson Church (239 Thompson St.) have created a respite and mutual aid center for asylum seekers who have been bussed to New York from Texas. They are open every Monday from 10 am to 7 pm. You can help by volunteering time (Spanish speakers and those with medical, legal or social work training especially welcome), or by donating supplies. They need new (or like new) winter coats (men’s, women’s, & children’s), underwear (boxers preferably), and backpacks.
To learn more about volunteering, please contact the Rev. Micah Bucey at micah@judson.org. Donated supplies can be brought to Ascension, marked "mutual aid for migrants" and we will see that they get to Judson. Thank you!
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Mask wearing is now optional inside the church and masks are available in the narthex for anyone who wants one. Hand sanitizer stations are also available for your use. If you are not feeling well, please stay home and watch us via our livestream.
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Sunday – June 4 - Trinity Sunday
Holy Eucharist (Church): 9 AM
Holy Eucharist w/ Music (Church & Webcast): 11 AM
- Join us for Coffee Hour following the service
Ascension Forum (Parish Hall & Zoom): after Coffee Hour, approx. 1 PM
Meditation & Sacrament (Church): 6 PM
Monday – June 5
Church open for prayer & meditation: NOON to 3 PM
Evening Prayer ( Zoom): 5:30 PM
Finance Committee (Zoom): 6:45 PM
Lectionary Bible Study (Zoom): 6:30 PM (for more information, contact Sybil at srpiccone@yahoo.com)
Tuesday – June 6
Church open for prayer & meditation: NOON to 3 PM
Evening Prayer ( Zoom): 5:30 PM
Wednesday – June 7
Church open for prayer & meditation: NOON to 3 PM
People Who Lunch (Parish Hall): 12:30 PM
Evening Prayer ( Zoom): 5:30 PM
Holy Eucharist (Church): 6 PM
Needlecraft Guild (Zoom): 6:30 PM
Building & Grounds (Hybrid): 6:45 PM
Thursday – June 8
Church open for prayer & meditation: NOON to 3 PM
Evening Prayer ( Zoom): 5:30 PM
Friday – June 9
Church open for prayer & meditation: NOON to 3 PM
Evening Prayer ( Zoom): 5:30 PM
Saturday – June 10
The Food pantry operates on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month. For assistance or to volunteer, please contact Amy Shaw at amyqshaw@gmail.com.
Sunday – June 11
Holy Eucharist (Church): 9 AM
Holy Eucharist w/ Music; (Church & Webcast): 11 AM
- Join us for Coffee Hour following the service
Ascension Forum (Parish Hall & Zoom): after Coffee Hour, approx. 1 PM
Meditation & Sacrament (Church): 6 PM
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If you need information to connect to one of our Zoom events please call the church office at 212-254-8620 or email us at info@ascensionnyc.org
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