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Percussionist Needed

May 15, 2012 Announcements

Do you have drumming skills? The music team is in need of a percussionist. Please contact Rachel Wilhelm (wessexcathedral[at]gmail[dot]com) for more information.

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Newcomers Dinner Party, May 18

April 30, 2012 Announcements

The next Newcomers Dinner Party is scheduled for Friday, May 18 at 7:30 pm at the home of Chuck & Melissa Colson. Please contact Alicia Luschei, the Parish Administrator if you are interested in attending (aluschei[at]theascension[dot]org). This is a great opportunity to meet and get acquainted with a smaller group of people at Ascension and [...]

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AACH Opportunity This Wednesday, May 2

April 30, 2012 Activities

Come to Shirlington’s Busboys & Poets this Wednesday, May 2 from 6:30-8:30 pm to hear four women speak about their experiences working with and receiving assistance from our local ministry partner, AACH (Arlington-Alexandria Coalition for the Homeless). Please contact Katherine Bryant (bryant[dot]katherine[at]gmail[dot]com) if you are interested in attending. Wednesday, May 2/ 6:30-8:30 pm/ Busboys & [...]

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Ascension Small Groups

April 16, 2012 Announcements

If you are new to Church of the Ascension and looking for a way to connect, getting plugged into a small group is a great way to meet folks. There are several small groups that meet across Northern VA each week. Please contact Alicia at the church office (aluschei[at]theascension[dot]org) for more information.

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Easter Brunch & Egg Hunt on Sunday, April 8

April 5, 2012 Announcements

Please join us at Lyon Park (N. Pershing & N. Garfield) on Easter Sunday, April 8 from 10:00 am-12:00 pm for brunch and an egg hunt for the kids. The egg hunt will start at 10:30 am. Please bring a brunch item to share. Don’t forget your blankets, cameras and lawn chairs for the park! [...]

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Lenten Goats

April 5, 2012 Announcements

Easter Sunday is the last Sunday to give to the goat project in Bundibugyo, Uganda. At $140/head, the goats we purchase will provide milk for motherless infants and infants of mothers infected by HIV/AIDS. Checks can be made out to Church of the Ascension with “Goats” written in the memo line.

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Potluck Dinner This Sunday, April 1st

March 29, 2012 Announcements

Following the Palm Sunday service on April 1st, we will gather in the fellowship hall for dinner together. Last names beginning with A-G, please bring a dessert or beverage to share. Last names, H-Q, please bring a main dish (chicken, pasta, large salad) to share, and last names, R-Z, please bring a side dish (bread, [...]

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Easter Brunch & Egg Hunt

March 29, 2012 Announcements

On Easter Sunday morning, April 8th, bring your blankets, lawn chairs and Easter baskets to Lyon Park (N. Pershing & Garfield) for a potluck brunch and Easter egg hunt for kids ages 0-3 and 4-10. We’ll gather for brunch at 10:00 am and the egg hunt will take place between 10:30-11:00 am. Friends, neighbors and [...]

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Holy Week 2012 Schedule of Services

March 29, 2012 Activities

Palm Sunday/Passion Service: 5:00 pm on Sunday, April 1 at Christ Church of Arlington Maundy Thursday: 7:00 pm on Thursday, April 5. Service hosted by RenewDC at Christ Our Shepherd Church on Capitol Hill (801 North Carolina Ave, SE); closest Metro station is Eastern Market Good Friday: 6:30 pm on Friday, April 6 at Christ [...]

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Lenten Goats

March 29, 2012 Announcements

During the season of Lent, we’ll be taking up a special collection to purchase goats in Bundibugyo, Uganda through World Harvest Mission. At $140/head, these goats will provide milk for motherless infants and infants of mothers infected by HIV/AIDS. Checks can be made out to Church of the Ascension with “Goats” written in the memo [...]

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