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OUR VALUES AND MISSION
Episcopal Church of the Ascension welcomes all as we strive to honor and glorify God in worship and serve one another and the community around us.
OUR VALUES AND MISSION
Episcopal Church of the Ascension welcomes all as we strive to honor and glorify God in worship and serve one another and the community around us.
OUR VALUES AND MISSION
Episcopal Church of the Ascension welcomes all as we strive to honor and glorify God in worship and serve one another and the community around us.
OUR VALUES AND MISSION
Episcopal Church of the Ascension welcomes all as we strive to honor and glorify God in worship and serve one another and the community around us.
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ASCENSION'S ANTI-RACISM
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Holy Week honors the culmination of Jesus' life on earth. We share this sacred time with Christians around the world. On Palm Sunday, we read The Passion Gospel, which draws us deep into the redemptive mystery of Jesus' betrayal, passion, and death. The Liturgy on Maundy Thursday recalls when Jesus washed the disciples' feet as well as the Last Supper. On Good Friday, we pray at noon, which is symbolic of the time of Jesus' death on the cross. Participating in the services of Holy Week will help accentuate the power of the Resurrection as we gather this Easter.
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Palm Sunday is the first day of Holy Week, a seven-day span that culminates the day before Easter Sunday. The Gospels describe Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem before his crucifixion, riding on a donkey. A crowd of people greeted him with cries of Hosanna, which is an expression of prayer or joy, and threw coats and branches at his feet to honor him. The Gospel According to John specifically mentions palm branches, which were a sign of victory in pre-Christian times. ​​​
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It is a somber service where the altar is stripped and clergy wear black vestments. We'll have readings, music, foot-washing, and celebrate the Eucharist. ​​​
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​Good Friday | April 18th
Noon | In Person and YouTube
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Easter Vigil, also called the Paschal Vigil or the Great Vigil of Easter, is a beautiful service held in traditional churches as the first official celebration of the Resurrection of Jesus. Historically, people are baptized during this service, and adult catechumens are received into full communion with the Church. It is the first celebration of Easter and traditionally begins at sunset.
Easter Egg Hunt
Following the10:30 AM Service
On Easter Sunday, children will hunt eggs on the large playground. Don't forget your baskets!
Easter is the most important celebration of the church’s year! This day is the joyful observance of Jesus rising from the dead on the third day after his crucifixion. We'll have post-worship photo ops in the Narthex with our Easter props! Bring a fresh flower to flower the cross, and have your children bring their Easter baskets for the Egg Hunt.
Easter Sunday
Post-Worship Fellowship
9:00 AM and 11:30 AM
Please join us in the Parish Hall immediately following 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Easter Sunday worship services for light refreshments, fun, and fellowship!