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BIBLE STUDY
Please note that there will be no Bible study on Monday, August 10.We will resume our regular Bible study on Monday, August 17. See you then!
PILATES CLASS – MONDAYS 6:00 P.M.
Join us for our weekly Pilates class every Monday at 6:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall. This is a great opportunity to start or continue your Pilates journey in a welcoming and supportive environment. We focus on fundamentals at a steady pace, making it perfect for beginners and experienced participants alike. Bring a yoga mat and be part of our community! If you have any questions, contact Marcia at Marcia.noble27@gmail.com.
CONFIRMATION/RECEPTION -- If you, or a member of your family, is interested in either being confirmed or received into the Episcopal Church, please let Padre or Rev. Tracey know. Classes will start in January and the Bishop will confirm or receive candidates in February 2027 when she visits but we would like to start a list now to have an idea of how many people are interested.
BACKPACKS FOR LINKAGES TO LEARNING
It's that time of year again! As a church, we have the opportunity to help students at Summit Hall Elementary School start the new school year with the supplies they need to succeed. We are once again collecting school supplies for the Linkages to Learning program, which serves children and families in our community. If you're able to help, please pick up a supply list in the narthex or visit the Ascension website. Don't feel like you have to buy everything on the list, every notebook, box of crayons, pencil, or backpack makes a difference. Simply give what you can. Please bring your donations to church by Sunday, August 16. Thank you for helping us share God's love.
ASCENSION VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2026
Sundays (10 AM–12 PM): Aug 9 & Aug 23. Geared for preschool–5th grade. Middle/high school volunteer opportunities available. Contact: megandidavi02@gmail.com.
IMMIGRATION CONSULTATIONS – 1ST SUNDAY EACH MONTH
Attorney Lucelia Justiniano is available for immigration consultations at Ascension.
When: First Sunday of each month
Important: Please bring any relevant immigration documents and arrive on time.
To schedule a consultation, visit:
https://calendly.com/juslaw/consulta-de-inmigracion-con-abogada-lucelia-justiniano
Please share this information with those who may find it helpful.
JOIN WITH FAITH COMMUNITIES TO LEARN ABOUT DATA CENTER THREATS TO OUR COMMUNITIES AND OUR ENVIRONMENT
Attend an Interfaith Power & Light webinar:
Real Wisdom Decides: Our Faith Communities Facing Data Centers Together
Tuesday, August 11, 7:00–9:00 pm Online
LISTEN TO THE WEBINAR: Learn about the data center building spree in our communities in Maryland and Northern Virginia, reflect on how we are called to respond, and connect with grassroots leaders in actions to guide data center development by real human wisdom—not by AI. Register for and listen to the webinar on your own. Register at https://bit.ly/rw-aug11 or scan the QR code.
ATTEND A FOLLOW-UP DISCUSSION: Join the Ascension Green Team and Equity & Justice Committee for a follow-up Zoom discussion on Thursday, August 13, 7:00–8:00 pm. Email the Ascension Equity and Justice Committee at ascensionaejc@gmail.com to receive the Zoom link for this session.
WEDNESDAY MORNING BOOK CLUB
Greetings Fellow WAMmers!
We continue reading Wholehearted Faith, by Rachel Held Evans and Jeff Chu.
It is time to compile a list of possibilities for our next two books.!
Also, Javier will be away on vacation August 3-17, and Rosa will be away August 17-28.
PARISH LIFE CRAFT
Parish Life is starting a new crafting event! Sessions will be held on the second and third Saturdays of the month until the end of the year. Join us in Room 1 from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Bring your sewing, quilting, knitting, crocheting, or any other project you would like to work on. For more details, please see Diane Leach or Ginna Glass. This is a developing event, so stay tuned! Toni Babcock.
PLEASE WELCOME OUR NEW PARISH ADMINISTRATOR SOLANGE TOURA GABA
We are very excited to welcome Ascension’s new Parish Administrator. Solange, pronounced “So-longe,” comes to Ascension after a career in government working for the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR). She brings many skills to her new position and we are very happy that she has joined the Ascension team. Solange has lived all over the world. She was born in Germany, and has lived in France, Chad and spent a year in Afghanistan working for SIGAR. In her free time she likes to go to the gym, teach swimming to kids, listen to music and watch British mysteries. In addition to welcoming Solange, the rest of the Ascension staff would like to give a giant THANK YOU to all the wonderful volunteers who have staffed the office during the transition period and have kept the office running smoothly. We appreciate and are so grateful for each and every one of you!!
THE MEN’S SHELTER LUNCH PROGRAM
The Men’s Shelter lunch program provides bagged lunches for homeless men. Lunches are assembled in the Parish Hall once a month. Generous Ascension members donate the supplies. Depending on the season, we provide 40 to 80 lunches each month. The program takes place every month; our next one is August 16 at 9:00 a.m. Come to the Undercroft and help make the sandwiches and bagged lunches. And please consider providing supplies, even if you can’t be there to help with the bagging.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
Upcoming Community Events
Save these important dates on your calendar as we look forward to a busy and exciting season together:
August 16 | Backpacks
Help us kick off the new school year! Join us as we support our students and families.
August 30 | 1 Ascension Sunday
Mark your calendar for this special date.
September 6 | Labor Day Parade
Come march with us or cheer on our group as we celebrate together in the annual parade.
September 19 | Community Yard Sale
Find great treasures or clear out your extra items! Don't miss this opportunity to shop and support our parish.
September 27 | Parish Picnic
Join us for good food, fellowship, and fun for all ages as we wrap up the month together.
If you would like to volunteer for any of these events or need more information, please contact the parish office.
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