On Thursday, May 18, at 6:30 p.m., St. Paul's will celebrate Ascension Day with Choral Evensong. Ascension Day, the 40th day after Easter, commemorates the ascension of the resurrected Christ to heaven, and is one of just seven Principal Feasts observed in the Episcopal Church. Sung by the Parish Choir with guest organist Daniel Brinson, the service will include music of William Smith, Joanna Forbes L’Estrange, and Charles Villiers Stanford. A reception will follow the service.