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Empty Nets & Deficits

Further Reflections on Luke 5 and our Financial Situation
Ruthanne Ward
February 13, 2019
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Christmas Letter from Ruthanne

Dear People of the Parish of Church of the Ascension, Be born in me...Make my heart your Bethlehem. Be born in...
Ruthanne Ward
December 20, 2018
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Ascension Art Auction – A Benefit for Syrian Newcomers

The congregation of the Ascension is holding an auction of art, a benefit for Syrian newcomers who will soon be...
September 23, 2018
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Priest's Fall Letter to Parish

Dear Ascension Family, I know it is not officially autumn yet, but it's only a week away! This is often a busy time...
Ruthanne Ward
September 12, 2018
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Seasons Change Us

What Canadian doesn't love summer?! I am writing this on my first day back after a few weeks of holidays.  I have...
Ruthanne Ward
August 14, 2018
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Vandalism to Church Signage an Act of Intolerance and Hatred

In two separate incidents, new signage at the Church of the Ascension (Anglican Church of Canada) has been...
January 30, 2017
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Come and See: Being a Small, Strong Church

How do we come to Jesus and bring others to him? Jesus’ command is simple: ‘Come and see’. Bring those that you...
January 19, 2017
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Everyone is Welcome!

Following this blog post you will find a draft statement called ‘Everyone is Welcome’. Over the last few years I...
April 19, 2016
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Islam and the Media

On Saturday, March 19th five members of the Church of the Ascension attended a conference called Unlearn, Relearn,...
April 7, 2016
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Spiritual But Not Religious – Part 3 – How do we respond?

Over the last three Sundays we have considered the Spiritual But Not Religious Movement or SBNR. This past Sunday...
January 31, 2016

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