Fall Member’s Classes begin 10/21

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Our fall new member’s class will begin October 21, 2013 and continue each Monday night through December 2. Please see below for details of the class schedule or click here to download a copy New Members Class Fall 2013.

New Members Class Fall 2013:
A six-week series of Introduction to the Episcopal Church

October 21 – 6:45 pm
Evening Prayer at 6pm (please attend if possible)
Introduction to The Church of the Ascension, tour of church and buildings.
Review Ch. 1 of Welcome to the Episcopal Church

October 28 – 7pm
Step inside The Book of Common Prayer (meet in Parish Hall)

November 4 – 7pm
The Church’s Teaching (Baptismal Vows, Creed and catechism)
Ch. 3 & 4 of Welcome to the Episcopal Church

November 11 – 7pm
Spirituality and Mission of the Episcopal Church
Ch. 5, 6 & 7 of Welcome to the Episcopal Church

November 18 – 7pm
Instructed Eucharist: Worship together in Chancel/Choir Stalls and final discussion
and final discussion of vows and Bishop visitation.

November 25 – 7pm
Becoming a member of The Church of the Ascension
What does membership mean? How do I participate?

Received as new members into the church, First Advent, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013

Generally classes will end between 8:15pm and 8:30 pm.

Reference Material – BCP (Book of Common Prayer) and Welcome to the Episcopal Church by Christopher L. Weber. To be provided by Ascension to all newcomers.

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This week, the rector reflects on Advent’s invitation to hope when circumstances feel bleak or overwhelming. Drawing on Isaiah’s story of King Ahaz and Matthew’s account of Joseph, she explores the tension between realism and trust—between protecting ourselves from disappointment and daring to imagine what God might do. These texts challenge us to notice where cynicism or caution keeps us from hope, and to consider the risks of faithful dreaming. Advent asks whether we can trust that God is truly with us, even in the messiness and brokenness of our world.

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