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
✠ Join us Saturday, October 11 at 6:00 p.m. for our International Dinner in the Parish Hall.
The Rector will lead an Inquirer's Class leading up to Confirmation at the National Cathedral on All Saints' Day, November 1st. Classes will meet September 14, 28 and October 12 & 28 from 9:10 - 10:00 a.m. in the Parish Hall (between services.) Contact the rector or the office for more information. All are welcome to attend.
NOTE! our new worship time of 10:30 a.m. The 8:00 a.m. will continue to be a Said Service, but the Choral Worship Service will move to 10:30, allowing time for Christian Formation and Education to be offered between the two services.
UPCOMING EVENTS: ✠The Rev. Tim Rich will lead the 2008 Mens Retreat (Oct. 17-19). Go to our Google calendar click on an event for more details. Check our web calendar for the many services and activities we offer.
Meet our Spiritual leader, our Rector
The Reverend Dr. Beilstein is a cradle Episcopalian and a native Washingtonian. She is a graduate of General Theological Seminary in New York and has a Doctor of Ministry degree from the Virginia Theological Seminary. In the 13 years since her ordination she has been doing parish work, most recently at All Souls in Washington and Nativity in Camp Springs, Maryland. She now lives in Silver Spring, just a short distance from Church of the Ascension.
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