The Church of the Ascension
in the City of New York
12 West 11th Street, New York, NY 10011
212-254-8620 | info@ascensionnyc.org | www.ascensionnyc.org
|
|
Dear friends,
In an abundance of caution, we are moving services to live stream only; all in-person gatherings are cancelled for now (Saturday, January 1, Holy Name of Jesus at 11 am, Sunday 9am Holy Eucharist, Sunday Meditation & Sacrament at 6pm, Wednesday Holy Eucharist at 6pm, and weekday Open Church are currently cancelled.) The surge of the Omicron variant is simply overwhelming in New York City and this is the only way that we believe we can responsibly care for one another.
We are terribly disappointed that we need to do this. After all that we have been through we were so looking forward to celebrating Christmastide in person together. However, our clergy, altar party, and musicians will all be part of the live-stream services and we invite you to join us as we sing, pray, and worship
All services through January 2 will be live-streamed and you can watch them live or at any time after they air. We hope you will join us online.
After January 2, we will reassess the situation and hope to be able to return to in-person worship very soon.
Jesus was born in just such dangerous and uncertain times. In our disappointment and anxiety may we discover anew God’s presence with us as Emmanuel.
May God bless you this Christmas.
Liz
The Rev. Elizabeth G. Maxwell, Rector
|
|
How to Watch Our Live Stream Services |
|
Please use the link below to watch our livestreamed services.
(We are currently suspending Zoom for our livestream.)
From your computer, laptop, pad, smart phone, or other device,
click this link:
Please note this is a new way to watch our services!
|
|
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. |
|
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.
|
|
|
|
Christmas Flower Thanksgivings and Memorials.
|
|
|
From your computer, laptop, pad, smart phone, or other device, click this link:
Please note this is a new way to watch our services!
|
|
Crochet Creations by Jeannette! Hello there, Ascensioners! Jeanette Shields is offering crochet hats, scarves, sweaters, dresses, baby's clothing, and other wares. They are colorful, attractive to the eye, warm in the winter, cool in the summer, and some can be quite dramatic! Visit her website. |
|
From the Vestry:
Annual Parish Meeting - Sunday, January 30, following the 11:00 Service. In accordance with the Religious Corporations Law of the State of New York, the Annual Meeting of The Church of the Ascension in the City of New York will be held on Sunday, January 30, 2022, immediately following the 11 a.m. service, for the purpose of electing a Warden for a term of two years and four Vestry members to the Class of 2025, for three year terms, and for the conduct of such other business as should come before the Parish. Candidates are: For Warden, David Cholcher; for Vestry, Elizabeth Adams, John Grimes, Steven Hubbard, Shana Kaplanov, Madonna Stack-Barker.
Highlights from Recent Vestry Meeting:
- A resolution was passed to recognize Juneteenth (June 19th) as an official holiday at The Church of the Ascension.
- A resolution was passed to change the name of Columbus Day to Indigenous People's Day. In official capacity the holiday will read as Indigenous People' Day [Columbus Day] as no government has made this change.
- The balcony above the Parish Hall will be converted into an office space for our new business manager, Kelli Long.
|
|
The Roman Catholic/Episcopal dialogue subgroup of the Diocesan Ecumenical and Interfaith Commission is hosting a series of discussions on Zoom about “God’s Gift of the Eucharist” on January 11, 18, & 25 of 2022. Our own Elizabeth Adams will be hosting along with Fr. Bob Flanagan, a priest in our diocese, and Fr. Brian McWeeney of the Catholic archdiocese of New York. Please do join in this fascinating and lively discussion of the sacrament that is central to our identity as Christians. The event is free but space is limited. For information, please contact Fr. Brian at brian.mcweeney@archny.org, or Fr. Robert at (growingasoul@gmail.com) |
|
Monday Evening Lectionary Bible Study -- Join us Monday evenings at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom. This is an opportunity to read and discuss the readings for the upcoming Sunday. If you are interested in joining, please contact Sibyl Piccone. |
|
Hospitality: Warmest Greetings to one and all! We’re so happy to have returned to in-person worship on Sundays. And while we’ve obtained a tent and some heaters, which make our outdoor coffee hour quite cozy, we’re also hoping to return to a regular schedule of hospitality hosts who will help by making coffee and tea available. Maybe even some cookies on occasion! This ministry of gathering and welcoming is essential to our community, so if you are moved to serve in this way, please contact the parish office so we can plan our schedule going forward. Thank you! |
|
Next Racial Justice Group meeting Thursday, January 13 at 6:30- We will begin reading Resurrection Hope: A Future Where Black Lives Matter by the Rev. Dr. Kelly Brown Douglas. Dr. Douglas is President of Episcopal Divinity School at Union Theological Seminary, Canon Theologian at the Washington National Cathedral, and a leading authority on womanist theology and racial justice. The author of many books, she wrote this deeply personal one in the aftermath of George Floyd's murder, responding to conversations with her son about how to persevere in hope for a just future. For this session we will read the introduction and chapter 1 (pp xi-55). Please join us! |
|
Support the Parish! Please check us out at ascensionnyc.org/give to find out how easy and secure it is. Click the envelope on the right to go the Ascension Website for more information and to give, whether a one-time donation, pledge payment, or make a new pledge.
Our parish can only continue its mission and ministry because of the generosity of parishioners, visitors, and friends of the parish and we are working hard to make our online giving as easy and seamless as possible.
A Note about Using Abundant Giving: When you donate and pledge through the Abundant Giving app or go through the website, you need to direct your donation to the correct category. There are multiple categories to choose from:
- Offering Plate
- Stewardship Pledge 2021
- Rector's Fund
- Memorial Gift
These categories change as we update categories during the year. (An example would be when we delete the Easter flowers category after Easter and add Christmas flowers for the weeks leading up to Christmas.)
To donate through your app or the website, click the link above. The next screen will prompt you: "How Much Do You Want To Give?" Next to that, is a drop-down list of categories. Offering plate is always listed first. Click on the little arrow and the list will appear. Click on which ever category you want your donation to be credited. It is important to identify which category you are donating to so that your year end statement will be correct.
|
|
Sunday – January 2 – Second Sunday of Christmas
Holy Eucharist (Cancelled) 9:00 a.m.
Holy Eucharist w/ Music (Live Stream Only) 11:00 a.m.
(Live Stream: AscensionNYC.org/webcasts)
Meditation & Sacrament (Cancelled) 6:00 p.m.
We will assess the safety of in-person gatherings early this week. More information to come.
Monday – January 3
Church open for prayer & meditation; Noon to 3:00 p.m.
Evening Prayer (Zoom) 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday – January 4
Church open for prayer & meditation; Noon to 3:00 p.m.
Evening Prayer (Zoom) 5:30 p.m.
EfM (Zoom) 6:00 p.m.
Resistance Cinema (Zoom) 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday – January 5
Building & Grounds (Zoom) 12 Noon)
Church open for prayer & meditation; Noon to 3:00 p.m.
Evening Prayer (Zoom) 5:30 p.m.
Midweek Holy Eucharist (Church) 6:00 p.m.
Needlecraft Guild (Zoom) 6:30 p.m.
Thursday – January 6 – The Epiphany of Our Lord
Church open for prayer & meditation; Noon to 3:00 p.m.
Evening Prayer (Zoom) 5:30 p.m.
Friday – January 7
Church open for prayer & meditation; Noon to 3:00 p.m.
Evening Prayer (Zoom) 5:30 p.m.
Saturday – January 8
Food Pantry (12 W 11th St) 8:30
If you are in need or would like to volunteer, please contact Fr. Ed at fatherchinery@ascensionnyc.org
Sunday – January 9 – Baptism of Our Lord
Holy Eucharist (Church) 9:00 a.m.
Holy Eucharist w/ Music (Church) 11:00 a.m.
(Live Stream: AscensionNYC.org/webcasts)
Meditation & Sacrament (Church) 6:00 p.m.
|
|
Anyone entering the church must wear a mask and maintain appropriate physical distance. Please utilize the hand sanitizer stations. |
|
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
|
|
212-254-8620 | info@ascensionnyc.org | www.ascensionnyc.org
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
