633 sligo avenue, silver spring, md 20910
633 sligo avenue, silver spring, md 20910
Worship is the heart of our life at Ascension. Our work in the world is drawn from our faith in the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
On this page:
| Date | Speaker | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 11/06/2005 | Rev. Roland Jones | 75th Anniversary |
| 01/01/2006 | Rob Noland | Holy Name |
| 01/15/2006 | Warren (Buck) Buckingham | Hearing the Call |
| 10/29/2006 | Philip Fromyer | All You Need Is A Little Faith |
| Date | Author | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 03/05/2006 | Rev. Susan Astarita | Lenten Reflection: Temptation |
| 03/12/2006 | Rev. Susan Astarita | Companion Relationship with South Africa |
| 03/19/2006 | Rev. Susan Astarita | Lenten Reading List |
| 03/26/2006 | Rev. Susan Astarita | Rose (or Refreshment) Sunday |
| 04/02/2006 | Rev. Susan Astarita | Fifth Sunday in Lent |
| 04/09/2006 | Rev. Susan Astarita | Holy Week to Holy Day: Preparing for Easter |
| 04/16/2006 | Rev. Susan Astarita | Easter Sunday |
| 04/23/2006 | Rev. Susan Astarita | Second Sunday of Easter |
| 04/30/2006 | Rev. Susan Astarita | Third Sunday of Easter |
| 05/07/2006 | Rev. Susan Astarita | Fourth Sunday of Easter |
| 06/04/2006 | Rev. Susan Astarita | The Day of Pentecost / Whitsunday |
| 06/11/2006 | Rev. Susan Astarita | Trinity Sunday |
| 07/30/2006 | Rev. Susan Astarita | The Eighth Sunday after Pentecost |
| 08/06/2006 | Rev. Susan Astarita | The Sunday of The Transfiguration or Our Lord |
| 08/27/2006 | Rev. Susan Astarita | The Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost |
To add your name to the parish prayer list, phone the office or send e-mail to info@ascenss.org.
O God, whose Son Jesus is the good shepherd of thy people: Grant that when we hear his voice we may know him who calls us each by name, and follow where he leads, who, with the Holy Spirit, lives and reigns, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
We welcome and encourage your participation in our worship ministries.
LEMs help the celebrant serve the holy communion during worship services. Some LEMs also take holy communion to church members who are unable to attend services. Becoming a LEM requires training and licensing by the Diocese. LEMs serve for three years and then retire for one year before being eligible to serve again.
All parishioners are invited to read the lessons during the Sunday service and on special days.
Children (ages 9 through high school) are eligible to serve as acolytes. Acolytes lead worship processions by carrying the cross, torches, and banner; receive the congregation's gifts of bread and wine and the alms offerings; and ready the altar rail before and communion. Required training to serve as an acolyte is offered each fall.
The Altar Guild prepares the church for all services. Members are responsible for preparing the altar, sanctuary, vestments, and flowers as well as special vessels for baptisms, confirmations, marriages, burials, and special feast days. Members work in four teams, each being responsible for one week during the month. Training is required.
Ushers greet newcomers and help seat those attending. They collect the alms offerings and assist with the flow of members to the altar during the communion.
This standing committee of the Vestry works with the rector to plan the regular and special services for the seasons of the church year.