Parish Staff
 
Our staff and parish leadership are available to speak with you about Ascension Church
and learn more about your spiritual and pastoral needs.

 
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The Rev. Dr. Joan E. Beilstein
Rector
About the Rector...I am a native Washingtonian and cradle Episcopalian. I earned my Masters in Divinity degree (M.Div.) from The General Theological Seminary in New York City and my Doctor of Ministry degree (D.Min.) from The Virginia Theological Seminary. Other training includes Interim Ministry Specialist and a Certificate in Pastoral Psychotherapy. Read More
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The Rev. Terri Murphy
Deacon & Director of Religious Education
About our Deacon and Director of Religious Education...Terri is a native New Englander and single mother of three grown children: Adam of Winston-Salem, NC; Colleen of Silver Spring, MD and Leigh of No. Palm Beach, FL. Read More
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Bailey Joy Myles
Director of Music Ministries
About our new Director of Music Ministries...Bailey is a cradle Episcopalian from Shawano, Wisconsin. She recently moved to the Washington, D.C. area and will be joining the staff of Ascension this Spring as she completes her Master of Music degree at the Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD. Read More
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Vickie Timberlake
Administrative Assistant
Parish office hours are Monday-Friday, 9:00AM - 1:00PM Read More