Welcome to Ascension Online
Welcome to the Church of the Ascension, Sligo Parish (Episcopal / Anglican). We invite you to visit us often, online and in Silver Spring, and to join us in your journey of faith. We would love to meet you.
The Church of the Ascension is a growing, vibrant Episcopal parish of all ages and backgrounds. The parish is committed to Christian formation for all ages as well as ministries to serve the needs of the neighborhood and the world.
The Church of the Ascension is part of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington, Region IV. The Diocese of Washington is part of the Episcopal Church in the USA, and of the Anglican Communion worldwide.
News and Special Events
✠ Come join us Christmas Eve - Wednesday, December 24th. At 5:00 p.m. will be our family oriented service with a Children's Pageant and Festive Holy Eucharist and starting at 10:30 p.m. will be a half hour music program, followed by the Christmas Eve Service and Festive Holy Eucharist at 11:00 p.m. Christmas morning will be a Festive Holy Eucharist at 10:00 a.m. with Karen Ashbrook providing carols on hammered dulcimer.
Come to our Advent Christian Formation and Education Series starting November 30. It meets in the Parish Hall each Sunday from 9:15-10:00 a.m. We will also offer a Thursday night Simple Supper and Discussion during Advent. Check our Google calendar and click on each event for details.
UPCOMING EVENTS: The Annual Meeting will be at 11:45 a.m. in the Parish Hall following the January 11 service.
Meet our Spiritual leader, our Rector
The Rev. Dr. Joan Beilstein (B.A., M.Div., and D.Min.) is a cradle Episcopalian and a native Washingtonian. Joan has been Rector of Ascension since February, 2007. In the Diocese of Washington, she is President of the Standing Committee and Chair of the diocese's deputation to the National Church's General Convention 2009. She lives in Silver Spring with her partner Libbie and their animal companions. Her message to you: "Ascension is an inclusive and welcoming parish who respects the dignity of human being. Diversity is a gift from God we celebrate! Therefore, whoever you are in terms of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, appearance, or ability, and wherever you are on your faith journey, we welcome you, your spouse/partner, family, and friends, and hope that you will give us an opportunity to be your spiritual home."
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