Episcopal churches of Gloucester and Mathews will sponsor a service of Lessons and Hymns to celebrate the Feast of the Ascension today, Thursday, May 18, at Ware Episcopal Church on John Clayton Memorial Highway. The service begins at 6 p.m. and will include readings of the post-resurrection appearances of Jesus. Easter hymns, led by a combined choir, will be sung in response to the readings. A celebration of the Eucharist will conclude the service. All are welcome to join this festive worship service. Pictured from left are scholars from the Ware Church Choral School rehearsing in preparation for the service: Stella Moe, Dixie Lemons, Madison Nettles, Veronica Childs and Grace Stump with director Patti Taylor.
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