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Tag: Church of the Ascension

Church of the Ascension’s Parish Hall Gets an Unrecognizable Facelift

by Lucie Levine March 22, 2018March 21, 2018

The Church of the Ascension (127 Kent Street) is one of Greenpoint’s oldest buildings, but its Parish Hall (120 Java Street) will soon find new life as residences. The Church […]

O Holy Night: North Brooklyn Christmas Services Roundup!

by Greenpointers Staff December 21, 2017December 21, 2017

For many folks, attending church is an annual event. Luckily we have some pretty cool houses of worship right here in our neighborhood, if you’d like to dabble in holiday […]

A History of Greenpoint in 25 Buildings: 85 Calyer Street

by Geoff Cobb April 19, 2017April 19, 2017

85 Calyer Street looks like many other frame houses in Greenpoint, but it was the home of the greatest mechanical genius to ever live in Greenpoint, Thomas Fitch Rowland, and […]

A History of Greenpoint in 25 Buildings: The Church of the Ascension

by Geoff Cobb October 4, 2016October 4, 2016

One of Greenpoint’s oldest buildings, the Episcopal Church of the Ascension (127 Kent St.), although beautiful, does not feel as if it belongs in Greenpoint. It feels more like a […]

Local Volunteer Opportunity @ Church of the Ascension

by Gina January 31, 2014January 30, 2014

The holidays are over, but now that the swell of volunteers has come and gone, extra hands are always needed. The Church of the Ascension (127 Kent St) is moving […]

Can You Bring It? Town Square’s Greencycle Swap (3/9)

by Nathaniel Z March 7, 2013February 26, 2013

Bring some, take some at the Town Square’s Greencycle Swap. Browse the selection and take home as much as your handsome, bulky arms can carry! Don’t forget to bring a […]

Church of the Ascension Occupied for Sandy

by Joel January 17, 2013January 16, 2013

Church of the Ascension on Java Street has been Occupied. The church, which began helping coordinate relief efforts (with Councilmember Steve Levin) for Hurricane Sandy survivors immediately after the storm, […]

Greenpoint Blessing of the Animals: Too Blessed to Be Stressed – Saturday 10/13

by Jen G October 10, 2012October 10, 2012

“All creatures great and small are cordially invited to: A service of remembrance and blessing of the animals.” If any neighborhood loves their pets more than anything it’s Greenpoint, Brooklyn! […]

Jedis for Jesus: “Our Faith & the Force” begins 9/26 at Ascension Church

by Nathaniel Z September 19, 2012

The Episcopal Church of the Ascension (127 Kent St) is mashing up faith with fun – fun from a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. The “Our Faith & the Force” discussion […]

Occupy Wall St: A Clergy Person’s Experience #1

by Jen G October 10, 2011

Written by: The Reverend John Merz Priest-in-Charge Diocesan Missioner to Greenpoint and Williamsburg 127 Kent Street www.ascensionbrooklyn.org “When we arrived Naomi Klein was addressing the crowd. There were about 3 or so […]

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