Celebrating the Ascension
The forty days immediately following Jesus' resurrection are marked with stories of wonderous appearances of Christ to his followers. At the conclusion of these "Great Forty Days", the Gospel tells us that Christ ascends into Heaven. This moment in the Jesus Story brings closure to Jesus' earthly ministry, illustrates how we can sometimes struggle with being pulled by both heaven and earth, and it offers us a means by which we can live the Christian vocation with great joy.
This Sunday, we will be celebrating the Ascension of the Lord. As always, everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend.
Next week, on Pentecost Sunday, Ophelia (Phe) Kennedy will be baptized at St Barnabas. Please uphold Phe and her family in prayer as they prepare for this significant step of faith.
Please note: The church office will be closed this Tuesday May 31. It will be open again as usual later in the week. Please excuse the inconvenience.
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