633 sligo avenue, silver spring, md 20910
633 sligo avenue, silver spring, md 20910
Playtime is sacred time. Breaking bread together is something that we do not only in worship, but also as family and friends.
Coffee hour is the "eighth sacrament" that we celebrate each Sunday after the 10:00 a.m. service. Anyone (individuals or groups) can volunteer to host a coffee hour; a sign-up sheet and instructions are located on the bulletin board in the parish hall.
The Ascension Book Club meets on the last Wednesday of each month. Recent selections include John Grishom's The Painted House, Charles Frazier's Cold Mountain, and David McCullough's John Adams.
The Women of Ascension (WOA) meets for a noon luncheon on the first Saturday of each month, September through May. All women are welcome.
The Men's Breakfast Group meets several times a year on Saturday mornings for breakfast and fellowship. There is also an annual men's retreat. All men are welcome.
It's the biggest and tastiest fellowship event of the year! Each year, members of our multicultural and well-traveled parish join together to prepare and serve delicious dishes from around the world.
In our annual celebration of St. Francis Day in October, we offer blessings and refreshments for both animals and their human companions.
On Shrove Tuesday (the day before Ash Wednesday), we host a traditional pancake supper, which recalls the ancient tradition of using up the eggs, milk and fat forbidden during the fasting of Lent. "Shrove" refers to the ancient practice of being "shriven" (confessing and receiving absolution) in order to begin and keep a holy Lent.
During Lent, a simple soup supper is prepared each week. Following the program, a presentation on a seasonal topic is offered. Childcare is provided.