Announcements
Fall Sermon Series & Weekly Questions
The Fall Sermon Series – ‘History has Just Begun: Our Place in God’s Renewal of All Things’ – will run from September through the end of November. The parish is invited to engage more deeply with the scriptures and topic using questions provided by the preacher each week. All needed is available here.
Employment Opportunity
Church of the Ascension seeks a Director of Children’s Formation. A position description and application details can be found here.
Families! Pick up this Advent Resource!
This December, we are encouraging families to use a Jesse Tree to prepare for and anticipate the birth of Christ. Ann Voskamp’s Unwrapping the Greatest Gift guides families through making a Jesse Tree by retelling famous Bible stories with an emphasis on how they foreshadow Jesus. Each short and beautifully illustrated story comes with discussion questions and an ornament. Stop by the welcome desk between services on November 16, 23, and 30 to pick up the book and an ornament-making kit.
¡Charlemos!
¡Bienvenidos a una reunión informal en la Iglesia de la Ascensión! Seguimos la tradicion de reunirnos el tercer viernes de cada mes para disfrutar de una tarde de amistad, música, conversación, oración y comida especial. El evento está abierto a todos! Te invitamos a la última reunión del otoño: viernes, el 21 de noviembre. Comencemos a las 6 pm con comida muy rica. Estaremos en la Iglesia de la Ascensión en los Hunt Rooms. ¡Ven y invita a un amigo! Por favor, informa a Bobby Norwood si puedes venir. ¡Charlemos!
Advent Noon Eucharist: Beginning Dec 2
Join us for Advent Noon Eucharist services on Tuesdays in December (2, 9, 16). The theme of these services is Waiting for the Light. While Advent is a season marked by bright lights and cheerful carols, our lives are not always so joyful. Using Habakkuk, Zechariah, and Joel as our guides, we will look forward to the light of Christ’s coming with hope amid our present darkness.
Children’s Choir Rehearsals begin Dec 4
The Children’s Choir will sing for Lessons and Carols for both the 9am and 11am service on December 21. They will be singing the processional hymn and the first lesson and then be dismissed to Children’s Church. The choir is open to grades 1-5. Rehearsals will be the first three Thursdays of December (4, 11, 18). Contact Heidi Mayhew if you would like more information.
Advent Prayer Retreat: Sat, Dec 6
Please join us on Saturday, Dec 6 from 9 – 11:30am for a morning of quiet contemplation and prayer as we explore the Advent theme of “Prayer as Waiting.” Reflections will be provided by Mother Lauren and Ascension spiritual director, Brian Janaszek, with space to enter into contemplation, prayer, and silence in the presence of community. Whether you are new to these practices, looking to enrich your current practices, or simply love engaging with the Lord alongside others, this morning is for you. Please sign up on the app.
New? Start here! Sat, Dec 6 at 1pm
Bring all your questions and join us for this half-day introductory course with Father Peter. We’ll enjoy pastries and coffee while chatting about our Anglican heritage, who we are as a local congregation in Pittsburgh, and how you might connect more deeply to our community. We look forward to getting to know you! For those who are ready to put down roots here at Ascension, this class is also part of the pathway to church membership. Sign up here or contact Jess Bennett with any questions. Childcare is available for kids 5 and under.
Come and have some fun on Dec 7 from 5 – 8pm
St. Nick’s Night Market is an opportunity for our church to celebrate the artists and creators in our congregation while also inviting our neighbors to experience the light of Christ. Art, decorations, books, baked goods, and other homemade items will be for sale. There will also be food trucks, live organ performances, architecture tours of our church, and activities for kids. And of course, it wouldn’t be St. Nick’s night without St. Nick offering rides in his sleigh for the children!