In celebration of Ascension, I have curated an audio experience of virtual worship, using the surprisingly rich body of materials available in the Public Domain and Creative Commons. Readings correspond to the Revised Common Lectionary.

1. Opening acclamation: Psalm 47:5.
2. Hymn: “Hail the Day That Sees Him Rise”, Public Domain.
3. Lesson 1: Acts 1:1-11, World English Bible.
4. Psalm 47, musical setting by George Lay, sung by the Choir of Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Jon Johnson Director of Music, at St Alban’s Cathedral in England. Used in accordance with the Creative Commons license.
5. Psalm 93, King James Version.
6. Lesson 1: Ephesians 1:15-23, World English Bible.
7. Hymn: “Rejoice, the Lord is King” by unknown soloist. Uploaded to YouTube by Christina Iqupen, and used in accordance with the Creative Commons license.
8. Gospel: Luke 24:44-53, World English Bible.
9. The Lord’s Prayer: Chanted by unknown congregation, uploaded to YouTube by “LabourerFaith”, and used in accordance with Creative Commons license.
10. Blessing: The Aaronic Blessing from Numbers 6 (King James Version).
11. Choral Work: Gerald Finzi (1901-1956) “God is Gone Up” Performed by the Immanuel Congregational Church, 2013, available in the public domain at Archive.org.