Church of the Ascension

Parish Events

Centennial Supper: Italian Night

Saturday, November 9
Seatings at 5 and 7pm

To celebrate its centennial, Ascension offers a feast from Northern Italy: pasta al forno, served alongside homemade meatballs. And for dessert, a luscious limoncello ricotta tart with biscotti.

Whilst enjoying supper, explore “Community by the Canal,” the story of Ascension’s first 100 years, through art, tours, and interactive exhibits.

Advance tickets are recommended! There will be two seatings, one at 5:00 and one at 7:00 p.m. Wine and beer will be available for purchase. 

Ticket options for vegetarian and gluten-free meals area available.

The Menu
Antipasto (Italian cold cuts, cheeses and olives)
Pasta al forno (baked pasta with a meat and cheese sauce)
Meatballs
Garden Salad
Coffee and Tea
Limoncello Ricotta Tart
Italian Biscotti

Tickets
$20/earlybird; $25/after November 2; $15/kids under 12; $10/kids under 5.

Ascension Hikes

Monday mornings, beginning Sept 9th

Join in a hike through the beauty of the Gatineau hills and enjoy excellent company in God’s glorious creation.
Contact Dave for details.



Season of Creation

This year, Ascension is joining with churches around Canada and throughout the world in observing the Season of Creation from Sept. 1 to Oct. 11 (Actually, the rest of the world usually stops on the Feast of St. Francis, Oct. 4, but Canadians include Thanksgiving!). During these weeks, we will focus our prayers and our learning on upholding the baptismal commitment to strive to safeguard the integrity of God’s creation, and respect, sustain, and renew the life of the Earth.  

Sunday Morning Highlights

Sunday, Sept. 15—We welcome guest preacher, Karri Munn-Venn, Senior Policy Analyst at Citizens for Public Justice to our service
Sunday, Sept. 29—Our service includes prayers of healing for ourselves and the earth. Laying on of hands and anointing will be available.
Sunday, Oct. 6—Blessing of the Animals

Story at the Rectory

On Thursdays from 7:30 to 9pm, Story at the Rectory will be reading A New Climate for Theology: God, the World, and Global Warming by Sallie McFague. The book (hardcopy or e-book) costs about $15, but don’t let money stop you—speak to Rhonda if you need a little help. A free study guide is available and will help us structure our conversations.
On September 5, we’ll be looking at Part One, Chapters 1 and 2.

A New Climate Theology Schedule of Readings
Sept. 5: Part One—The Science and its Significance for Theology
Sept. 19: Part Two—Exploring God and the World within Climate Change
Oct. 3:Part Three—Serving God and Living in the City within Climate Change
Oct. 17: Part 4—Despair and Hope within Climate Change

Backpack Blessing & BBQ

Sunday, September 8th

September is upon us! Bring your backpacks, briefcases, and portfolios to church for a blessing to carry with you all year.

Stay after church for a BBQ – hotdogs and burgers (including veggie) provided. Bring salad/dessert to share.

Pride Parade

August 25th, after the 10:00 service

Wear a rainbow and show some love as we march with other parishes of the Anglican Diocese of Ottawa in the Capital Pride Parade!