|
Wildly loving and creative God,
As we celebrate Pride this month, we give thanks for all your LGBTQ+ children, so deeply beloved and beautiful. We bless your name for the diversity that delights you and enriches each and all of us. We bow in gratitude for our saints and ancestors who by their courage, fierceness, resisting and acting up have opened the way for us to live authentic, whole and joyful lives.
This Pride, we face threats to LGBTQ+ people, including attacks on hard-won rights that should be settled law. Help us to keep on striving for justice, that the dignity of every person may be honored. We pray especially for transgender youth facing the loss of gender-affirming health care; bless them with communities who see and know them for who they truly are, make a way out of no way and guide them to places and people that support their thriving.
On Pride Sunday and every day, we are grateful for the community and witness of the Church of the Ascension, and for the gifts and presence of our LGBTQ+ members. Strengthen our care for one another and help us share your goodness with neighbors and strangers. May the cups of water we offer with lemon and love refresh all who march and all who serve. We know you will be showing up in all kinds of fabulous ways, and we thank you.
Amen.
| | Services at Church of the Ascension | | |
Our Summer Schedule
Is in
Full Swing
See you at 10:00 am!
| | | |
Regular Service Schedule
SUNDAY
10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist w/ Music
(Church & Livestream)
6:00 p.m. Meditation & Sacrament (Church)
WEDNESDAY
6:00 p.m. Holy Eucharist (Church)
| | |
Evening Prayer Every Weekday Evening
via Zoom
Join us each weeknight at 5:30
for Evening Prayer & discussion.
Click this link to join: ascensionnyc.org/eveningprayer.
To call in (voice, no camera), dial 929-205-6099; the meeting ID is 880 1981 1224.
| | |
Is there a problem with the live stream?
If you notice a problem with the livestream (such as it's not listed, the sound isn't working, the camera isn't on) contact our livestream team (Local Live) right away - that's the best and fastest way to get it resolved. You can email them at Support@locallive.tv or call them at (877) 355-6225.
| | |
Long Term Prayers
Pray for: Pray for Allejandro and Jesus, Barbara, Brielle, Dorothy, Elaine, Ellen, Hannah, Judith, Jurek, Lucas, Luz, Stewart, Jen, Bishop Gretchen, and Alice & the Kisiya family. We pray for all devastated by the genocide in Gaza, and for a just peace in Ukraine, Sudan, Haiti, and the Holy Land.
Please keep these people and intentions from our long-term prayer list in your own prayers. We hope to keep our intercessions in the liturgy both faithful and fresh, as we persist in prayer for those who need it.
| |
Prayers! Did you know you can submit your prayer requests online? Go to ascensionnyc.org/prayers and type in your prayer request. Be sure to add them. Requests submitted by noon on Thursday will be included in the Sunday bulletin. (Any requests after that will be included in the following Sunday bulletin.) | |
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.
| | |
Welcome our Guest Preacher for Pride This Sunday, June 29! We are thrilled to welcome the Rev. Cynthia Black to Ascension this Pride Sunday. She has advocated for LGBTQ+ inclusion in the church in numerous capacities, including as a founding member of Claiming the Blessing (which worked for Marriage Equality) and as part of the Integrity legislative team for many General Conventions. She is also an award-winning filmmaker of the documentary Voices of Witness Africa, a film she made about the experiences of LGBTQ+ Anglicans in Africa.
Recently retired after 39 years of ordained ministry, Cynthia served churches in Minnesota, Michigan and New Jersey. She is married to her college sweetheart, Dr. Rebecca Walker (fun fact: Mother Liz preached at their wedding in 1988). To read more, click here.
| | |
Pride Water Table Volunteers: This Sunday, June 29 - Every year, Ascension serves cold water (with a twist of lemon!) to PRIDE Marchers as they pass the church. We need lots of volunteers to make this happen. If you would like to volunteer, please speak to Steve Hubbard (smh278@nyu.edu). Ascension is a great place to watch the march, celebrate PRIDE, and serve our community!
| | |
Welcome our Summer Intern: The Rev. Joo Young Hong! Joo will be at Ascension this Sunday for Pride and will participate in our services as deacon and sometime preacher throughout July and August. Joo received her MDiv from Union Theological Seminary in 2009 and completed her Anglican studies at General Theological Seminary in 2024. She is a chaplain and manager of Spiritual Care at a hospital in Brooklyn. Joo discerned her call to the priesthood with the support of her sponsoring parish, St. Mark's in the Bowery, and is currently a transitional deacon. Joo is anticipating her priesthood ordination this September and is looking forward to her diaconal placement at Ascension this summer.
| | No 6pm Meditation & Sacrament Service This Sunday, June 29, – Due to the Pride March, we are canceling the 6 p.m. Meditation and Sacrament service this week. See you back on July 6! | | Livestream Update from the Parish Administrator- Local Live has merged with Live Control, who will now be managing our livestreaming services. The good news: Live Control offers new features that we hope to take advantage of in the coming weeks. The not-so-good news: it may take a little time to smooth out all the wrinkles during the transition. The livestream links and buttons in our eBulletin and on the website will remain the same—most of the changes are happening behind the scenes. As we get more familiar with the new platform, we will share updates and tips along the way. If you do notice an issue, please email the parish administrator at apjones@ascensionnyc.org. Thanks for your patience and support as we make this move! | | People Who Lunch, Wednesday, July 2; 12:30 p.m. 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 (info@ascensionnyc.org or 212-254-8620)) 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! | | Haiti Project - News from Martel - Construction on the new high school building for St. Luke's Episcopal School in Martel is underway. We've completed the foundation. In our May email update, the New York Haiti Project Board of Directors proposed a fundraising goal of $50,000.00. Click here to read more about the project and to learn how you can help. | | |
#OneSingleAct - Kickoff Event; Tuesday, July 1, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm; Cathedral Steps, The Cathedral Church of St. John The Divine, 1047 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY 10025
On July 1st, the Episcopal Diocese of New York is launching #OneSingleAct, an online campaign, co-presented with The Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine, Episcopal Charities, Episcopal Divinity School, and the Interfaith Center of New York. The #OneSingleAct campaign invites every person to do a single act of care, courage, or connection - big or small - share it online - and invite one other person to do the same. To find out more, click here.
| | |
In Bishop Heyd's pastoral letter he announces the launch a sexual abuse audit to recognize past wrongs and move us towards safety and health. All Episcopalians in the Diocese of New York are invited to participate in this important survey.
(You can take the survey here.)
| | |
Your Pantry Needs You!
Ascension Outreach Inc. needs additional volunteer participation. The program is robust and developing in some great ways- and we need more hands-on help. Won’t you consider helping strengthen our service to our neighbors?
Friday opportunity: 3 to 4 pm the day before pantry, we set up the parish hall for pantry service.
Saturday opportunity: 8 to 9:30 am on the first and third Saturday of each month (except July which is 2nd and 4th Saturday because of the holiday).
Upcoming Dates: July 14 & 28
If you have questions or wish to join us, please contact Fr. Ed: fatherchinery@ascensionnyc.org – or – 732-910-7017 (c)
| | Support Church of the Ascension | | |
Open Church Schedule
Open Church - Mondays through Fridays, Noon to 3pm (except as mentioned above). 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.
| | |
Easy Way to Give & Support Church of the Ascension! Your generous gift is a meaningful way to support the ongoing mission and ministries of Church of the Ascension. Your contributions play a crucial role in maintaining the church's facilities, supporting our growth in faith, organizing our service and witness, and developing our sense of community. Use this QR code to make a one-time or recurring gift to the church... It's quick and easy. Your generosity and kindness are deeply appreciated!
To pay your pledge, please continue using Abundant (ascensionnyc.org/give)
| | |
Sunday – June 29 – Pride Sunday
Holy Eucharist (Church) 10:00 a.m.
In person and online (Ascensionnyc.org/Webcasts)
Pride Water Table (Front Garden) after the service
No 6pm Meditation and Sacrament Service
Monday – June 30
Church open for prayer & meditation; Noon to 3:00 p.m.
Evening Prayer (Zoom) 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday – July 1
Church open for prayer & meditation; Noon to 3:00 p.m.
Evening Prayer (Zoom) 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday – July 2
Church open for prayer & meditation; Noon to 3:00 p.m.
People Who Lunch (Parish Hall) 12:30 p.m.
Evening Prayer (Zoom) 5:30 p.m.
Holy Eucharist (Church) 6:00 p.m.
Building & Grounds (Zoom) 6:45 p.m.
Thursday – July 3
Church open for prayer & meditation; Noon to 3:00 p.m.
Evening Prayer (Zoom) 5:30 p.m.
Friday – July 4 – Independence Day
Church and Parish Offices Closed
Evening Prayer (Zoom) 5:30 p.m.
Saturday – July 5
The Food Pantry will be the 2nd and 4th Saturday in July. For food assistance or to volunteer, please contact Fr. Ed (fatherchinery@ascensionyc.org).
Sunday – July 6
Holy Eucharist & Baptism (Church) 10:00 a.m.
In person and online (Ascensionnyc.org/Webcasts)
Ascension Forum (following the 10:00 service)
Meditation & Sacrament (Church) 6:00 p.m.
| |
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
| | | | |
