Please Join us at the Ministry Space on Thursday, May 14, at 7pm-8pm for Evening Prayer from the Daily office with the special scripture readings and prayers for the Ascension. We will sing, pray, and have a brief message from the Bible as we celebrate Jesus’ ascension together.
Almighty God, whose blessed Son our Savior Jesus Christ ascended far above all heavens that he might fill all things: Mercifully give us faith to perceive that, according to his promise, he abides with his Church on earth, even to the end of the ages; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.
More About the Ascension:
“[The Father] raised Christ from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms, far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every name that is invoked, not only in the present age but also in the one to come. And God placed all things under his feet and appointed him to be head over everything for the church, which is his body, the fullness of him who fills everything in every way.” — Ephesians 1:20-23
“As our great high priest, he ascended to your right hand in glory, that we might come with confidence before the throne of grace.” — Sunday Communion Liturgy, Book of Common Prayer
“On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father.” — Nicene Creed
Almighty God, whose only-begotten Son our Lord Jesus Christ ascended into heaven: May our hearts and minds also there ascend, and with him continually dwell; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. — Collect for Ascension Day, Book of Common Prayer
Ascension Day Resources:
An article on the meaning and ways to celebrate the Ascension. https://anglicancompass.com/the-liturgical-home-ascension/
A podcast from a priest in our Diocese on the meaning of the Ascension
https://wordandtable.simplecast.com/episodes/the-ascension
A podcast from City of Light’s Rachel Hoskins reflecting on the prayer from Ascension Sunday.
https://soundcloud.com/user-552848152/31-ascension-sunday
A liturgy you can pray in your household on Ascension Day
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-mWH-Fqh59SOoQ_Ti7pm5mHnEGXei_z2T9cFbxKSKpU/edit?tab=t.0