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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! 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 has to Offer! + A sacrd space to draw closer to Jesus Christ. +An expansive, generous view of God. + Worship which is joyful and inspiring. + A diverse and welcoming community. + Encouragement to ask faith's hard questions. + Opportunties to develop spiritual gifts. + Christian formation & education for ALL ages. + A commitment to outreach and social justice. + Friendship on one's spiritual journey. + A church to pray, serve, and have fun in! + A place to be, belong, and become. Weekly Email Newsletter THE SWEET SPIRIT EXPRESS Ascension's Weekly Email Newletter *Contains a listing of events and services* *as well as a weekly reflection!* To subscribe, click here and write in Subject Line: Subscribe me to the SSE! info@ascensionsilverspring.org Your key to Ascension's World! Weekly Email Newsletter			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 Worships in the Parish Hall June 22nd - Septemeber 15th, 2014* + 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! Worship Services & Events Worship Services & Events May 2014 - October 2014 For a complete listing, click the link below. http://images.acswebnetworks.com/1/1717/MC2014.doc For more information, please email The Rev. Terri Murphy (Clergy-in-Charge) reverendterri@aol.com.