Sunday Schedule

August 17, 2025



8:00 am Holy Eucharist Rite I

9:00am Parents Meeting (Old Transept)

9:00 am Coffee With the Clergy (Parlor)

10:00 am Holy Eucharist Rite II

in-person and via Vimeo, YouTube, and Facebook.

11:00am Adult Formation Interest Group (Parlor)

4:30 pm Becoming Beloved Community Labyrinth Walk

THIS WEEK'S HIGHLIGHTS & NEWS

BLESSING OF THE PARLOR

After months of thoughtful renovation, our visitor’s parlor has been beautifully transformed into an elegant, comfortable, and inviting space for meeting. Please join Father Christopher and Mother Amy next Sunday, August 24th, at 9:00am for a special Blessing of the Parlor, as we bless the space and give thanks for such a welcoming place for our ministry of hospitality. 

All are invited!

Hey Green Team, it is August! Hope the weather starts to cool down!

We will work this Saturday, the 16th at 8:00am; to avoid the heat many of us will start at 7:30. Please come when you can and stay just as long as you are comfortable.

As always, bring gardening tools and if any of you have blowers please bring them too! We will concentrate on the 3 entrances, court yards and labyrinth areas - though Bo may ask for help on the Agnes parking lot bank as well!

I will ask each of you as members of our Green Team, do keep our entire team in your daily prayers. 

Peace!

Marcia

865-607-1848

CALLING ALL PARENTS!

This Sunday, August 17th, at 9:00 in the Parish Hall - Old Transept, Mother Amy and Father Christopher invite all parents of youth and children to meet as we all prepare for the year ahead for our children and youth. 

Childcare and activities for nursery through youth will be provided, as will breakfast. Not able to meet that day? Mother Amy would be happy to meet with you individually. You can find a time here: www.calendly.com/amymorehous, or give her a call here at the church office. 

This week, Vestry member Geoffrey Lea, talks about visioning goal number 5, support for the music program here at Ascension.

Upcoming Updates:

August 24: Opportunities for Spiritual Growth

Ready for a deeper dive?

In the 11th century, St. Anselm wrote that “theology is the work of one who strives to lift up his mind to the contemplation of God and seeks to understand what he believes.” If that speaks to you, come join us for the “Deeper Dive” interest meeting this Sunday, August 17th, in the parlor, after the 10:00 service. Together, we will wonder how we understand what we believe, and what we might be called to read and discuss together. 

This summer, we have taken time to reflect on the first year of KnoxEY and assess how we can continue to improve this ministry to most effectively provide our Knoxville youth with community and formation. Thank you for your patience as we have worked out the details for this fall. 

Pre-order your smoked pork tenderloins August 10th and 17th after each service. Tenderloins available for pick up on Saturday Aug 23rd and Sunday Aug 24th. They may be picked up on Saturday between 11:30 and 1:30 pm. and on Sunday the 24th after each service. We are asking for a $15 donation per tenderloin.

In addition to pre-ordering after church services you can order by emailing smokinbrothers@knoxvilleascension.org

We appreciate the support of our Church of the Ascension family. Proceeds go to the BoSA outreach ministries. Questions; please contact - Joe Johnston (865.719.2215) or Jim Hodge (865-567-28080.

Recipes under “Ministries” on Ascension website!

Pasta & Bluegrass for a Good Cause

Saturday, August 23

Family Promise of Knoxville is hosting its annual Pasta and Bluegrass Festival on Saturday, August 23, from 6:00–8:00 p.m. at Sacred Heart Cathedral Hall and you’re invited!

Come enjoy a delicious evening of pasta tastings and live bluegrass music, all while supporting the vital work of Family Promise in our community.

Here’s how you can get involved:

1. Attend the Festival Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for children, or $50 per family (2 adults + 3 children). Get your tickets here: https://givebutter.com/FPKPastaBluegrass
2. Make a Donation Can’t make it? You can still support the cause by mailing a check to: Family Promise of Knoxville P.O. Box 10184 Knoxville, TN 37939-0184
3. Volunteer Help is needed both during the day (9:30 a.m. to noon) and during the event (5:00–8:30 p.m.). If you’re available to lend a hand, please reach out to Kelsey Mitchell at kelsey@graymitchell.com.

UPCOMING EVENTS, REMINDERS & DEADLINES

Join us as we kick off a brand-new program year with worship, fellowship, and plenty of fun! Rally Day is our annual celebration where we gather as one church family, launch fall ministries, and enjoy time together.

This year’s theme, Let It Go and Watch Us Grow, will be woven throughout the morning—including a special skit during the service! After worship, stay for a delicious lunch and an afternoon of games and activities for all ages.

Lunch Menu:

• Fried Chicken or Roasted Chicken
• Green Beans (with Applewood Bacon or vegetarian)
• Baked 6-Cheese Macaroni
• Garden Salad
• Rolls
• Tea or Lemonade
• Dessert
• (Vegetarian entrée available—please select when signing up)

Come ready for worship, laughter, games, and the joy of starting this season together!

Beginning in September, the Journey Through the bible group will start our next series of "Reading and Praying the Psalms." We will add a Wednesday night offering at 5:30pm in the Parish Hall, along with our existing Thursday group at 11:45 am. Find our full schedule, recordings and presentations at www.knoxvilleascension.org/#Bible 

Ascension Endowment Grant Proposal Deadline 

Grants from the Ascension Endowment Fund seek to enable the congregation to fulfill its mission by supporting 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 parish capital improvements. 

The upcoming proposal deadline is September 15, 2025. Grant request forms are available on the church website at www.knoxvilleascension.org/endowment. Please complete and

return the completed proposal form on or before the deadline to either endowment@knoxvilleascension.org or Sara Sheppard, the Parish Administrator.

How to Request an Announcement

So our process runs smoothly and your announcement gets plenty of visibility, announcement requests need to be submitted via this form on the website or emailed to announcements@knoxvilleascension.org.

Please submit your request NO LATER than 4pm on the Wednesday before the announcement needs to be shared.

Our Heavenly Post and Parish Life insert will run the announcements for two weeks with events further in the future on our website, the TV in the Foyer or shared through our other avenues such as Social Media.

Clergy Contact Information

The Rev. Christopher W. Hogin, Priest-in-Charge

christopher@knoxvilleascension.org

The Rev. Amy Morehous, Senior Associate Rector

amy@knoxvilleascension.org