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mission of inclusiveness, justice, and

unconditional welcome.

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We are proud to belong to the Episcopal Church!

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! 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+*			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) + Wednesdays Please Note: No Service on Wednesday, April 23rd, 2014 Will resume April 30th, 2014 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! Weekly Email Newsletter THE SWEET SPIRIT EXPRESS Ascension's Weekly Email Newletter *Contains a listing of events and services* *as well as the Rector's weekly reflection!* To subscribe, click here and write in Subject Line: Subscribe me to the SSE! revjeb@comcast.net Your key to Ascension's World!