Christ Ascension Episcopal Church

06/06/2026

06/06/2026

“Y’all preaching to the silence,” noted the Rt. Rev’d Bishop Rob Wright, keynote speaker and Bishop of The Diocese of Atlanta. After accepting Rev’d Raphael Warnock’s invitation to preach at Ebenezer Baptist Church, Wright recalled, “It’s easy to be a Baptist pastor because they ain’t speaking to silence.”

Silence also can mask a lot.

“It is just never just clergy in a room,” said Wright, speaking at his 69th clergy retreat. “It’s a gathering of stories, it’s a gathering of hopes, it’s a gathering of hurts.”

“There are cares in this room, there are burdens in this room, there are fears in this room, there’s courage in this room, there’s encouragement in this room, there’s persistence, there’s anxiety, there’s joy, there’s quiet faithfulness in this room. There’s intellectual heft in this room… that most people don’t ever really get to fully see.

“I see you’re the ones who stand in bedsides and altars, food pantries, and myriad other places. You don’t do it for the pay. You sit with the marrying and the burying, and those who are seeking God in their lives and those who are celebrating God in their lives,” Wright said.

Read more in "Clergy Retreat Engages Emmaus Emotions for Resurrection Joy" below:
https://episcopalvirginia.org/stories/clergy-retreat-engages-emmaus-emotions-for-resurrection-joy/

05/31/2026

This Baptismal Font from Ascension Episcopal Church on 4th Avenue in Highland Park, had not been used since Ascension merged with Christ Church in 1970. Today it was used to Baptize Lucy Mae Rademacher, the Great-Granddaughter of Marge O'Hara.

05/31/2026

Join us for Holy Eucharist and Baptism today with the Reverend Carol Hancock. Our service begins at 10:30 AM. We are now meeting in the Parish Hall.

Permission to stream music in this service obtained from One License. No. A-736696. All rights reserved.

05/24/2026

Join us for Holy Eucharist today with the Reverend Bob Hamilton. Our service begins at 10:30 AM. We are now meeting in the Parish Hall.

Permission to stream music in this service obtained from One License. No. A-736696. All rights reserved.

05/17/2026

Join us for Holy Eucharist today as we celebrate the 55th Anniversary of the Reverend Bob Hamilton's ordination to the Priesthood. Our service begins at 10:30 AM. We are now meeting in the Parish Hall.

Permission to stream music in this service obtained from One License. No. A-736696. All rights reserved.

05/12/2026

Christ Ascension's Men's Fellowship group met for Breakfast this morning.

05/11/2026

Don't forget to sign up for our May 13th Community Potluck Dinner at the link below:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F044BABAF23A4FB6-63763183-may13th

This helps us to determine how much food to get and lets other attendees know what is being brought so they won't duplicate a side dish or dessert.

The church will provide Lasagna from Carini Italian Restaurant and Chicken from Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken. We will also provide Coffee, Iced Tea, and Soft Drinks.

We ask that you provide a side dish or dessert to share.

We meet for dinner in the Parish Hall, located at: 1704 West Laburnum Avenue - Richmond, Virginia 23227.

We'll see you all on Wednesday, May 13th, 2026 at 6:00 PM.

05/10/2026

Today we are celebrating the Reverend Carol Hancock's 40th Anniversary of her ordination to the Priesthood.

05/10/2026

Join us for Holy Eucharist today as we celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the Reverend Carol Hancock's ordination to the Priesthood. Our service begins at 10:30 AM. We are now meeting in the Parish Hall.

Permission to stream music in this service obtained from One License. No. A-736696. All rights reserved.