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You are invited!
Please join our church family for the Millard Retirement Celebration on Saturday, June 15th at 6pm. We will begin with a program in the Nave, immediately followed by an hors d’oeuvres, wine, and dessert reception in the Parish Hall. Please register on the app to let us know you plan to come (18 years and older). Sunday, June 16th (9am and 11am) will be the Millard’s final service at Ascension. Plan on worshipping with us on this special weekend.
Thank you for your help!
Ascension’s Refugee Ministry is soon to welcome its 4th refugee family. We are responsible to fully outfit a house with furniture and all household goods (everything from soap to sofas). A Target Registry was floated to the congregation and we are SO PLEASED that the entire registry has been purchased. Thank you!!
Here’s a peek inside!
Rothschild Doyno Collaborative, the incredible architectural firm that we work with, recently posted an Instagram Reel which gives a sneak peek inside the construction zone. Take a look here!
Millard Farewell: Third Stop!
Join us on Saturday, April 27 for a special brunch (9am – Noon) to review the year and enjoy time together. Our special guests will be Andrea & Jonathan Millard. If you are a teacher or volunteer in the ministry, please save the date and let Savannah know you are coming or register on the app.
Join us April 30
The Shelter Meal Ministry will be busy in 2024. We’ve agreed to numerous dates, at least once a month and often twice a month. If you would like to be part of the meal ministry group, sign up here. You can also contact Jonathan Sewell or Brian Janaszek if you would like more information or to volunteer. The next meals will be cooked and served on Sunday, April 14th (Shepherd’s Heart) and Tuesday, April 30th (EECM).
English Learners: Special classes May 1 and 15
Join International Ministry for two special summer classes on the early history of Pittsburgh and enjoy some ‘small talk’! Email LuAnn for more information.
Don’t come to church on Sunday, May 5th!
What? Don’t come to church? Take a Sunday off? Remember that Sunday, May 5th is the date of the Pittsburgh Marathon and it is extremely difficult to cross race lines. So, we’ll be worshipping together on Saturday, May 4th at 5pm. Childcare and a full Kids’ Church program will be offered as well.
CAYG Movie Night: Sat, May 4 at 6:30pm
After the service ends (around 6:30pm) all middle and high school students are welcome to stay at church for a Marathon Movie Night! What movie? TBD but will certainly be appropriate (think Pixar or Dream Works). Not a big movie fan? Come anyways! Register here. We will have games in the basement, if it’s nice we will take a group to the park, etc. It’s going to be a great time!
Join the Prayer Team: Tuesday, May 7 at 6pm
The Rector Search Prayer Team will gather for a time of dedicated prayer from 6:00 – 6:30pm on the 1st Tuesday of every month, including updates on the search process as appropriate. Join the Rector Search Prayer Team group on Church Center to get the Zoom link.
Soul Care: Saturday, May 11 at 9:30am
Soul Care is designed to help us engage in the disciplines of prayer, reading and meditating on God’s holy Word. We begin and end our gathering in silence, and throughout the morning we leave space for silence – we fast from words. Join us on Saturday, May 11 from 9:30 – 11:00am in the Hunt Rooms. Please register on the web/app to let us know you are coming.
Join Ascension Seniors on Thursday, May 16th to hear from the Rev. Dr. Joel Scandrett on a topic very close to his heart and based in his own life history – facing loss and grief in Jesus Christ. Sign up here. You may also email Kate to sign up. Lunch is $15. First timers are free. You can now pay on the app as well as in person. We meet at 12:30pm in Ascension’s New Catacombs and wrap up around 2:30pm.
It’s Pentecost! Happy Birthday Church!
Join us for joy filled worship on Sunday May 19th as we close out Eastertide and continue the celebration of our faith as we remember the gift of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. You are invited to wear your fiery colors as we enjoy this festival Sunday together!
Join Kevin Antlitz for a book discussion: May 22
Digital Liturgies by Samuel D. James helps us to look at the impact of the Internet Age on every aspect of our lives. Becoming aware of how the internet and our technology are forming us more broadly is a helpful first step toward resisting “digital deformation.” Purchase the book and register on the app to let us know you’re planning to come to discuss the book.
Millard Farewell Tour: Special Needs
All who belong to our special needs family (participants and volunteers) are invited to join in fellowship with Jonathan and Andrea Millard as they say goodbye. Please let Deacon Wes know you hope to come on Sunday, May 26th between services.
Millard Farewell Tour: Community Group Leaders
Community Group leaders are invited to the home of Jonathan and Andrea Millard for fun, fellowship and conversation with them prior to their departure in June. It will be a wine, cheese and dessert affair! Please let us know you’re coming. Because there are so many leaders, there are 2 nights to choose from: May 29th or May 31st. If you would like to bring your spouse, please do! Please register here.
Interested in learning more about Ascension? Anglican history? Contemplating membership? Please join us on Saturday, June 1 from 1 – 4pm for a great afternoon designed for those who are brand new, those who have been around for a few months and still feel ‘newish’, those who want to know more about Ascension and Anglicanism, as well as for those who want to become members. Childcare is provided. Please RSVP by signing up on the app. If you have any questions, please email Jess Bennett.
Millard Farewell Tour: Children’s Ministry
All kids are invited to a special time with with Jonathan and Andrea Millard concurrent with the 9am or 11am services on Sunday, June 2nd. This will be a special time to say goodbye and ice cream will be part of the fun. Stay tuned.
Save the Date: Saturday, June 8
God willing, Wes Williams will be ordained to the priesthood on Saturday, June 8th at 10am at St. Stephen’s Church in Sewickley. We hope that many from Ascension will come out to support Wes and his wife Meg as they continue on their journey, following the calling the Lord has placed on their lives.
Save the Date: Sunday, June 9
God-willing, the grand reopening of the Parish Hall and the ‘big reveal’ of the New Narthex will take place on Sunday, June 9. While some work will remain we are excited that 95% of the work will be complete and the occupancy permit will be in hand. Please plan on joining us to give thanks to the Lord for the culmination of this enormous project!
Millard Farewell Tour: Youth
CAYG (Church of the Ascension Youth Group) is excited to host Father Jonathan and Mother Andrea at a Farewell Party on Sunday, June 9th in the evening. This will be a special time to say goodbye, enjoy each other’s company one last time, and express appreciation for one another. Mark the date and plan to be there!
Join Jess Bennett for a book discussion: June 30
The Spirit of our Politics by Michael Wear is a great read to help navigate the upcoming election season. Ware talks about ‘stewarding our politics selves’ and offers spiritual and liturgical practices as helpful ways forward to be the body of Christ against a background of toxicity and partisanship. Purchase the book and register on the app ($5 for pizza) to let us know you’re planning to come to the discussion (after 11am service).
In Case of Emergency …
Ascension’s Security Ministry tries to implement best practices both to ‘harden’ our facility and to train volunteers and parishioners in best security practices. Those who attend Ascension regularly are asked to read an article and watch a suggested video, both of which are here. Thank you!
Time to glean? Donate to the Food Barrel
Currently our food donations are shared with our 3 refugee co-sponsorship families, and we’ll soon add a 4th. Non-perishable gleanings from your food pantry or grocery shopping (pasta, flour, sugar, salt, cooking oil) and Mediterranean specialties will help in their transition toward financial stability. A few favorites are dried fruit, pistachios, almonds, canned corn, tomatoes and mushrooms, dark olive oil, and red and brown lentils. (Ruth 2:1 & Leviticus 19: 9-10 )