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Refugee Ministry Scarf Sale – Nov 28

Everyone loves a soft warm scarf when the weather turns cold.

The Support Church of the Ascension Refugee Fund (SCARF) initiative is offering beautiful handmade scarves at reasonable prices to support our church’s refugee sponsorship work – a great way to stock up on holiday gifts. All proceeds will go to the church’s refugee fund.

Scarves: $10-30 each
Sunday, November 28 from 12-3 at Church of the Ascension, 253 Echo Drive (cash only) 

Proof of vaccination is required and please remember your mask!

Rising Up with Joy – Nov 20, 10am-12pm

Come experience first-hand Ascension’s exciting new project for kids in the community, Rising Up: Arts, Kids, and Community (to be launched in winter 2022). Our partner, arts educator Sarah Posthuma, will present an adapted-for-adults program to lead us in exploring creative movement, visual arts, and story in a playful, soul-nourishing way.

The morning will include time outdoors as well as time indoors, so please dress for the weather and bring a change of shoes as needed. You are also asked to bring your own water bottle or thermos of tea/coffee.

Masks, proof of vaccination, and advanced registration are required. Unfortunately, child care is not available for this event at this point.

Please direct questions to Rhonda.

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All Souls’ Service – Nov 1, 7:30pm

A quiet service of prayer and remembrance of those we love but see no longer.

This service will be held separately but simultaneously on Zoom and in person in the church.
Registration required for either service; the Zoom link will be sent by email.

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Surprised by the Spirit – Oct 7 & 20

Join Anglicans around the country in reflecting on what has surprised us over the past year and a half. Some of those surprises have been cause for grief and some for celebration – all offer an opportunity to listen deeply to the Spirit.

Learn more about the project at spark.anglican.ca

Rhonda is hosting two Surprised by the Spirit conversations in October. Contact her to join one or to learn how to host your own conversation.

  • Thursday, October 7th, 7:30-9pm
  • Wednesday, October 20th, 11:30-1:00pm

Oct. 3, Feast of St. Francis – Children’s Church & Blessing of the Animals

10am – Children’s Church under the Crabapple Tree

Children and their grown-ups are invited to meet under the Crabapple Tree at Ascension for an outdoor celebration of story, song, and holy communion. Pets and stuffies welcome for the Blessing of the Animals!

Bring a picnic blanket and wear your masks. Register here: https://forms.gle/dLaHnMbX3qkDPsjJ8

11am – 1pm – Drop-in Blessing of the Animals

Bring your pets to the Ascension church yard to receive a blessing. All are welcome – no registration required.

Pets are also invited to stay for the 1pm outdoor eucharist. Details and registration for the service here.