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Palm Sunday - Sunday April 5, 2020
Palm Sunday - Sunday April 5, 2020
Apr 4, 2020 | Ruthanne Ward
Letter from the Wardens regarding Finances
Letter from the Wardens regarding Finances
Apr 2, 2020 | Ruthanne Ward
Sunday, March 29 2020 - The Fifth Sunday of Lent
Sunday, March 29 2020 - The Fifth Sunday of Lent
Mar 28, 2020 | Phil Gearing
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Thank You!

It is wonderful to work in a parish where there are so many people committed to creating a thriving community - and...
Ruthanne Ward
March 7, 2019
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Lent 2019

Dates to Remembering during Lent
Ruthanne Ward
February 26, 2019
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Where in the world is Ruthanne?

(this picture has nothing to do with this post but it made me laugh!)
Ruthanne Ward
February 26, 2019
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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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