Trinity Sunday May 31, 2026

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 | ascensionnyc.org

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“You are above us, O Trinity of Love,

You are beneath

You are in air

You are in earth

You are beside us

You are within.

O God of heaven,

You have made your home on earth

in the broken body of Creation.

Kindle within us

a love for you in all things."

J. Philip Newell, Celtic Prayers from Iona, adapted

Dear People of Ascension,

On Trinity Sunday, we celebrate both the mystery of God the three in one and the intimacy of God who draws us into a deepening relationship of love and interdependence. Our first lesson for this Sunday is the Creation story from Genesis 1, and it strikes me that consideration of the Trinity often includes the wonders of creation as well. Maybe it is because in the mystery of the Triune God we are invited into both vastness and particularity.

The Trinity is a doctrine, of course, but it is first an attempt by our forebears in faith to speak however haltingly about their experience of the divine. And this is a feast that begins with theology but moves into wonder, praise and even dance.

How do you think and speak of God? May this feast kindle love in you, and adventure, and play.

Liz

Do you like to color? Especially for children and their families- we have copies of “the Sunday Paper” a cartoon version of our gospel each Sunday, along with crayons and clipboards available from the ushers. Please ask for one if your child would enjoy this during the service.

To watch our services via Live Stream

go to Ascensionnyc.org/Webcasts,

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)

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.

How to Watch Online

Long Term Prayers

Pray for: Pray for Allejandro and Jesus, Barbara, Brielle, Dorothy, Elaine, Ellen, Hannah, Judith, Jurek, Lucas, Stewart, Jen, Alice & the Kisiya family, Jennifer, Ketty, Sara, Rural & Migrant Ministry, New York Haiti Project and the St. Luke’s Episcopal School in Martel. We pray for all who have been killed by ICE or died in custody this year: Alex Pretti, Renee Good, Keith Porter, Heber Sanchaz Dominguez, Victor Manuel Diaz, Parady La, Luis Beltran Yanez-Cruz, Luis Gustavo Nunez Caceres, Geraldo Lunas Campos, Royer Perez-Jimenez, Emanuel Cleeford Damas. We pray for peace in Iran, Lebanon, Palestine, Israel, Ukraine, Russia, Sudan, Venezuela, Haiti, and in our own country.

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.

Announcements

SUMMER SCHEDULE BEGINS

SUNDAY, JUNE 7!

Beginning next week we will start our summer schedule. That means, one 10:00 a.m. service in the morning! Our 6:00 evening service will continue unabated.

People Who Lunch, Wednesday June 3; 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!

Church Club of New York Annual Meeting (with Eucharist & BBQ Reception) Wednesday, June 10, at Church of the Ascension. The Annual Meeting is an opportunity to come together as a community to celebrate the past program year,. After the meeting, all Ascensionites are invited to join for a festive BBQ reception, which does require a ticket. You can register here.

The schedule for the evening is as follows:

6:00 - Eucharist

6:45 - Annual Meeting in the Nave

7:15 - BBQ Reception

Giving Liberates the Soul of the Giver- Our annual pledge drive has concluded, but it's not too late to pledge!

The materials are in the back of the church; please take them if you are interested. We would love for everyone to pledge! If you are not able to make a regular commitment, we warmly invite you to give as you are able, one time or whenever you are here.

We need your help and are grateful for the support of everyone in our community! Thank you for your generosity, and may it be liberating for your soul!

To pay your pledge, please continue using Abundant (ascensionnyc.org/give)

Immigration Legal Support Fund – Recently our diocese announced a new Immigration Legal Support Fund to support immigrant families in our congregations and neighborhoods throughout the Diocese of New York. The Legal Fund will help those navigating immigration under urgent and vulnerable circumstances to access legal resources. We're starting with a $50,000 contribution from the Bishop’s discretionary funds. Help us to match this amount to keep families together. With your support, we can do more so that no one faces the system alone. Your contribution makes possible same-day response, family preparedness, limited-scope appearances, and urgent filings. You can contribute here. To learn more about the Immigration Legal Support Fund Click 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?

Saturday opportunity: 8 to 9:30 am on the first and third Saturday of each month.

Upcoming Dates: June 6 & 20, and July 11 & 25. . Please note the date changes for July. If you have questions or wish to join us, please contact Fr. Ed: fatherchinery@ascensionnyc.org, or 732-910-7017.

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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.