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About The Episcopal Church & The Anglican Communion.

The Episcopal/Anglican Church of the Ascension is a member of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington, which is comprised of over 100 congregations and ministries. Therefore, our mission contributes to the larger mission of the National Church, which in turn contributes to the larger mission of the Anglican Communion. For more information, please visit the following web sites:

The Episcopal Diocese of Washington - www.edow.org

The Rt. Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde, Bishop of Washington

The Episcopal Church (national & international) - www.ecusa.org

The Anglican Communion - www.anglicancommunion.org


Welcome by Joan Beilstein, Rector Welcome to Ascension! Thank you for visiting our web site. Please visit us in person whether you are looking for a permanent faith community, just exploring, or visiting the area! No matter where you are on your spiritual journey, you are welcome! Faithfully, The Rev. Dr. Joan E. Beilstein, Rector+ *Visitors* *and Newcomers,* *Please click on* *"Visitor's* *and Newcomer's link* *on the menu to your left* *for a special message* *from Joan+* What We Have to Offer You! What Ascension & The Episcopal Church Offers! A generous, expansive, inclusive view of God. Beautiful, inspiring, worship and music Dialogue, thoughtful inquiry, and asking the hard questions of faith A multicultural and diverse community Discernment and exercise of your spiritual gifts A commitment to social justice through local and global activism and outreach A spiritual home to be, belong, and become A community who welcomes YOU no matter where you are on your life journey			Come Worship with Us! All are Welcome! Sundays 8:00 AM - Holy Eucharist (said, our smaller, more contemplative service) 10: AM - Holy Eucharist (our largest service, with choir and music) 5:00 PM - Holy Eucharist (DURING LENT) A contemplative offering. + Wednesdays 12:00 PM - Holy Eucharist with Healing Rite Please note: The Healing Rite is also offered the first Sunday of every montht at Sunday services. + PRAYER LIST (Healing, Birthdays, Anniversaries, Deaths, etc.) *Please email the parish office to add* *at: info@ascensionsilverspring.org* + For special Worship services (Baptisms, Marriages, Burials, etc.) please contact the Rector - The Rev. Dr. Joan E. Beilstein Office: (301) 587-3272 Email: revjeb@comcast.net We support Marriage Equality! Lenten Offerings at Ascension Lenten Series 5 Consecutive Wednesdays March 12th, 19th, 26th April 2nd, 9th, 2014 Simple Supper at 6:30pm (please bring something light to share) followed by Program from 7:00-8:30pm Theme: Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus (through sight and sound) Special Night on March 26th (Passover Seder)* as we reflect upon The Last Supper (Reservations required to reverendterri@aol.com) ALL WELCOME!