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 […]
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O Holy Night: North Brooklyn Christmas Services Roundup!
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
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
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
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)
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
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
“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
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
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 […]