Parish Life
... so in Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others. - Romans 12:5
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Vacation Bible School
June 8-12, 5-7pm
St. George's
We're looking forward to Resurrection Parish's VBS early this summer. True North VBS is for kids -- and all ages -- Sunday evening, June 8, through Thursday, June 12, 5-7pm.
We will go on the ultimate Alaskan adventure where the northern lights shine over majestic mountains, racing rivers, and sparkling glaciers. As they trek the tundra, they’ll discover how easy it is to lose sight of what's true in our wild world today. Guiding them towards Jesus, True North VBS reveals that He is a faithful friend we can always trust. He's our True North!
Come for dinner each evening and participate in children's and youth formation all week long. More details will be forthcoming, but if you'd like to help or get more info. reach out to Iman Syler.
Circles SMC
Circles SMC empowers individuals and families by helping them move from poverty to economic stability through supportive relationships, goal-setting, and skill-building. Participants, called “Circle Leaders,” set personal goals to improve their financial, emotional, and social well-being. They are matched with trained community volunteers, known as “Allies,” who offer encouragement, connections, and practical support.
Through regular meetings, leadership training, and a structured system of accountability, Circle Leaders build confidence, expand their networks, and gain the tools needed to achieve lasting self-sufficiency. Circles USA shifts the focus from short-term aid to long-term empowerment, fostering a community where everyone works together to break the cycle of poverty.
For more information contact Kimberly Robinson.
Shall We Gather?
Shall We Gather? is a short documentary video that, through spoken word and related American music, explores the history of racial segregation as it has impacted churches in St. Mary’s County, MD and its reverberations in the resent day.
These issues are illustrated by St. George’s Episcopal Church in Valley Lee, founded in 1638, and the way St. George’s of today seeks to reckon with its own racial history.
The project will include interviews with church and community leaders alongside musical performances that will be recorded in the St George’s sanctuary. Performances will include Rochelle Rice and a St. Mary’s County vocal group.
Contact Greg Syler or Eliza Garth for more information. Click here for full project description.
Food Pantry - Monday & Thursday mornings
Our Food Pantry at Ascension is (most often) open Mondays and Thursdays, 9-11:30am. Check the Church of the Ascension Food Pantry Facebook page for real-time updates. We're always grateful to receive your donations or help or volunteers! Email Phyllis Greer, director of the food pantry, at basket4sale@gmail.com.
