Check out this special episode from the AscensionCast on What is Lent?

Hear from numerous voices on what Lent means to them, Lenten practices and the history of Lent in preparation for our Formation offering this Sunday on What Is Lent?

Rachel Thomas Homily | February 11th, 2024 | Last Sunday After the Epiphany | Church of the Ascension Knoxville, TN

Homily given in The Episcopal Church of the Ascension Knoxville, TN. https://www.knoxvilleascension.org/sermons

Alexander Thomas Homily | January 28 2024 | Epiphany 4 | Church of the Ascension Knoxville, TN

Christopher Hogin Homily January 21 2024

Parables are simple stories used to illustrate moral or spiritual lessons. They can often be thought of as a story version of a proverb as well as an elongated metaphor or allegory. Today’s parables cover two portions of Scripture in Matthew 20 and Matthew 25. These two passages “balance” one another out with Matthew 25 focusing on our own responsibility and accountability in the Kingdom of God. The Parable of the Talents remind us how we are to use our resources and abilities wisely with the Parable of the Sheep and Goats illustrating God’s judgment or concern regarding these matters. Passages of God’s judgment are invitations into uncomfortable growth for all of us.  On the other hand is the Parables of the Workers in the Field which focus on God’s gracious blessings to all. As your group ponders these parables of Jesus, remember they do not describe moral or theological absolutes but rather are Jesus’s invitation to reimagine the world of your experience.

Billy Daniel Homily January 7th 2024

Christopher Hogin Homily January 1st 2024

Billy Daniel Christmas Eve Homily 2023

In this episode of Ascension Cast we begin looking at the parables. Join Fr Billy and Alexander Thomas as we discuss what parables are, how to read them and why they are so important.