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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.
ASCENSION'S ANTI-RACISM
TASK FORCE
SERVE ON A WORSHIP TEAM
"When we serve, our work itself renews us. In helping we may find a sense of satisfaction; in serving, we find a sense of gratitude. In serving we see life as Holy." Rachel Naomi Remen
SERVING IN WORSHIP
Our worship is the principal way we learn about God and one another. Serving in worship allows members to invest themselves in this process. The Episcopal style of worship includes a variety of ways for members to participate with the clergy in leading worship.
PREPARING FOR WORSHIP
FLOWER GUILD
Each week, the creative members of Ascension's Flower Guild bring the beauty of God’s world to our worship space.
ALTAR GUILD
Members of the altar guild prepare the linens and other items (Chalices etc) for our worship services.
GREETERS AND USHERS
We like to think of Greeters as "hosts” who invite guests and members into our church home. And our ushers facilitate the flow of the service in various ways. Interested in serving? Contact Fr. Paul
"True worship is open to God, adoring God, waiting for God, trusting God even in the dark." N.T. Wright
SERVING DURING WORSHIP
ADULT CHOIR
The adult choir meets on Wednesday evenings with Choirmaster Mark Unkenholz to prepare to help lead worship each week.
LAY EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS (LEM'S)
This group of trained and licensed ministers delivers communion to members of our church who can't be with us on Sundays. Our Chalice Bearers process with the choir and clergy.
LAY READERS
Our lay readers reverently read the lessons for the day at the Sunday services, and lead the congregation in the Prayers of the People.
ACOLYTES
Our acolytes are adults, youth, and children. They are part of the procession into and out of worship, leading with the cross, bearing candles, and assisting at the altar.
VERGERS
The verger holds a special role in our service, they assist the clergy by guiding the procession and other aspects and doing their best to anticipate other needs throughout the worship.
TECH TEAM
Our 10:30 a.m. Sunday service is livestreamed and faithful member Todd Rutenbar has led the a.v. and tech team since 2020. We're grateful for his time and talent and appreciate this growing team's commitment. Interested in volunteering every once in a while? Stop by the tech desk on a Sunday or call the church office (214.340.4196) and we'll connect you to Todd.
