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OUR VALUES AND MISSION
Episcopal Church of the Ascension welcomes all as we strive to honor and glorify God in worship and serve one another and the community around us.
OUR VALUES AND MISSION
Episcopal Church of the Ascension welcomes all as we strive to honor and glorify God in worship and serve one another and the community around us.
OUR VALUES AND MISSION
Episcopal Church of the Ascension welcomes all as we strive to honor and glorify God in worship and serve one another and the community around us.
OUR VALUES AND MISSION
Episcopal Church of the Ascension welcomes all as we strive to honor and glorify God in worship and serve one another and the community around us.
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ASCENSION'S ANTI-RACISM
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As we enter the holy season of Advent, we invite you to slow down, gather, and prepare your hearts with us at Ascension. Our Adult Formation series will offer meaningful conversation and reflection as we journey toward the mystery of Christmas. Join us for the beauty of Lessons & Carols, a cherished Episcopal tradition that draws us deeper into the story of God’s hope. Families and kids of all ages are welcome at our festive Cookie Decorating gathering—an opportunity to pause, play, and savor the joy of community. On Christmas Eve, we’ll celebrate the birth of Christ with candlelit worship filled with music, wonder, and welcome. And on Christmas Day, we gather again in quiet thanksgiving for the light that breaks into the world. Wherever you find yourself this season, we hope you’ll join us for these offerings that help us watch, wait, and rejoice together.
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ADVENT SUNDAYS
Sundays, November 30th, December 7th, December 14th, and December 21st
​8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Worship
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Throughout the four Sundays of Advent—November 30th, December 7th, December 14th, and December 21st—we gather at 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. for the quiet beauty and expectancy of Episcopal worship in this sacred season. Each Sunday invites us deeper into the themes of hope, peace, joy, and love as we light the candles of the Advent wreath, hear the ancient prophecies, and prepare our hearts for the coming of Christ. Whether you prefer the stillness of early morning or the fuller celebration of our later service, these weeks offer a meaningful way to wait, watch, and enter the mystery of God with us. Children's Chapel is available at the 10:30 a.m. services.
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ADVENT ADULT FORMATION
Begins Sunday, November 30th | 9:15 a.m.
Conference Room
All adults are invited to join us for our adult formation offering this Advent season. For the duration of Advent, we will study On the Way to Bethlehem by Rob Fuquay. The book follows the long journey to Christmas, offering insight into the geographical and historical significance of Rome, Jerusalem, Nazareth, and Bethlehem, as well as the important characters through whom the Christmas drama unfolds. We hope you will join us in the Conference Room at 9:15 a.m. on Sundays as we prepare our hearts and souls to experience the wonder, awe, mystery, and joy of Christmas.
DECK THE COOKIES
Sunday, December 7th | 11:30 a.m.
Parish Hall
On Sunday, December 7th, following the 10:30 a.m. service, the Radical Hospitality Committee will be providing Christmas cookies, along with the icing and sprinkles to decorate them! All parishioners are invited to stop by the Parish Hall to listen to Christmas music and decorate some holiday-shaped cookies to take home and enjoy. We hope to see you there!
Questions? Contact Kathleen Rylander.
ADVENT LESSONS & CAROLS
Sunday, December 7th | 5:00 p.m. | Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration
14115 Hillcrest Road
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Join us on December 7th as Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration hosts Ascension and St. Thomas the Apostle for a special service of readings and music honoring the season of Christian anticipation. In addition to choral performances, the congregation will sing Advent hymns, chants, and carols. A festive reception will follow! We hope to see you at The Fig on December 7th!Questions? Contact Glenn Stroh.
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CHRISTMAS EVE
Wednesday, December 24th | 5:00 p.m.
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On Christmas Eve, we gather in joyful expectation to celebrate the wondrous mystery of Christ’s birth. With candlelit beauty, beloved carols, and the richness of Episcopal liturgy, this holy night invites us to step into the story of God’s love made flesh. Whether you come with family, lifelong tradition, or a longing for peace, you’ll find a place of welcome as we kneel at the manger together. Join us as we lift our hearts in worship and usher in the light that shines in the darkness—Christ our Savior is born.
CHRISTMAS DAY
Thursday, December 25th | 10:30 a.m.
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On Christmas Day, beloved former member, Mother Laura Warner Gilmer, will preside over this short but sacred service celebrating Christ's birth.
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FEAST OF THE HOLY NAME
Sunday, December 28th | 10:30 a.m.
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On the Feast of the Holy Name, we gather to honor the moment eight days after Jesus’ birth when, in accordance with Jewish tradition, he was circumcised and given the name foretold by the angel—Jesus, meaning “God saves.” This feast invites us to reflect on the tenderness of Christ’s early life and the profound truth that God entered fully into our humanity, sharing our customs, our vulnerability, and our beginnings. As we celebrate the Holy Name, we remember that in Jesus, God’s saving love is made personal, intimate, and near. Join us as we give thanks for the name that brings hope, healing, and new life to the world.
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EPIPHANY
Sunday, January 4th | 10:30 a.m.
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On the Feast of the Epiphany, we celebrate the shining moment when Christ’s light is revealed to the whole world. Marked by the visit of the Magi, Epiphany reminds us that God’s love is not limited to one people or place, but reaches across borders, cultures, and generations. The star that guided the wise men still guides us today—inviting us to seek, to wonder, and to follow the light of Christ wherever it leads. As we bless our homes, hear the story of the Magi, and step into this new season of revelation, we remember that Epiphany calls each of us to reflect God’s light in our lives. Join us as we celebrate the God who is made known in unexpected places and welcomes all into the radiance of divine love.