Announcements

Why Did the AMiA Break with Rwanda?

January 15, 2012 Announcements

After 11 years as a mission of the Anglican Province of Rwanda, the Anglican Mission in America (AMiA) abruptly broke away from the Church of Rwanda in December 2011. This article and appended timeline written by Dan Claire, Chuck Colson and Tommy Hinson are an effort to summarize what happened from the perspective of the [...]

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Rwandan Bishop of Kigali at Ascension on Sunday

January 13, 2012 Announcements

The Rt. Rev. Louis Muvunyi, Bishop of Kigali (capital city of Rwanda) will join us for worship on Sunday, January 15. He is stopping in DC on his way to meetings in North Carolina next week. Following the service, we’ll gather downstairs for a congregational potluck in the fellowship hall. Please bring something to share. [...]

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Small Group Sign-ups Continue This Week

January 13, 2012 Announcements

Many of the things that Christ calls us to as a church community simply can’t happen in our limited interaction on Sundays. We want to be involved in each other’s lives in meaningful ways and encourage each other’s spiritual growth. To that end, we have a variety of groups that meet during the week to [...]

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Special Meeting of Members: January 22

January 9, 2012 Announcements

The Parish Council has called a Special Meeting of Members for January 22, 2012 at 6:00 pm. The purpose of this meeting is to vote on a resolution, passed and proposed by the Parish Council, to amend the church’s bylaws, removing any reference to the AMiA in order to enable our church to disaffiliate from [...]

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Ascension Membership Seminar: February 11

January 9, 2012 Announcements

If you are interested in becoming a member at Ascension, please plan to attend this seminar on Saturday, February 11 from 9:00 am-11:30 am at Christ Church. Please contact Alicia (aluschei[at]theascension[dot]org) with any questions and/or to RSVP.

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Advent Offering for Fresh Produce

December 14, 2011 Announcements

We are continuing to collect checks through Christmas to purchase fresh produce for the Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC). As we build a new relationship with AFAC, we encourage everyone to remember the poor in their Christmas giving. Please make checks payable to Church of the Ascension and write “AFAC- Advent offering” in the memo [...]

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Coat Drive Continues Through Christmas

December 14, 2011 Announcements

Thanks to those who already donated coats to AACH this month. We have collected 43 coats so far and are trying to reach a goal of 60 coats for youth and adults. Please drop off your coats in the box located in the foyer of Christ Church or contact Grace (gracezawistowski[at]gmail[dot]com) to arrange a pick-up.

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Cookies to Share for Lessons & Carols

December 8, 2011 Announcements

Don’t forget to bring a dozen cookies or another treat (brownies, candies, cake, pie, favorite holiday dessert) to share at the dinner following the Lessons & Carols service, this Sunday, December 11. Thank you!

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Coat Drive Continues This Sunday

November 16, 2011 Announcements

Don’t forget to bring new or used coats to Christ Church on Sunday for the coat drive on behalf of Arlington-Alexandria Coalition for the Homeless (AACH). There is a great need for children/youth sizes. You can also donate money to purchase coats. Please contact Grace for more information, (gracezawistowski[at]gmail[dot]com).

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Winter Coat Drive for AACH

November 7, 2011 Announcements

The Local Outreach team is sponsoring a coat drive for AACH (Arlington-Alexandria Coalition for the Homeless) throughout the month of November. Please bring new or gently used coats and jackets to Christ Church throughout the Sundays in November. There is a particular need for youth-sized coats. Please contact Grace Zawistowski (gracezawistowski[at]gmail[dot]com) with any questions.

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