Annual Event
One way God knits us together in the body of Christ is through the fun and friendship that arise when we gather for fellowship. In this hectic society, we need occasions to relax, be real, and have fun together.
- Annual Meeting – Get updated on activities from church ordained and lay leaders, vote for new Vestry members, diocesan delegates, and the annual budget.
- Epiphany Pageant – Continue the celebration of Christmas with the traditional pageant. Mary, Joseph and all the angels and animals will be there.
- Shrove Tuesday Mardi Gras Pancake Supper – Pancakes, sausages (veggie ones, too!), games, live music, kid’s crafts, and parade! 6:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall.
- Ascension Day Birthday Party – We celebrate the name day of our church with great food and fun and a service of Holy Eucharist.
- Parish Picnic and Eucharist in the Park – Closeout summer with a picnic at Walder Park following Sunday worship in Spanish and English. Food, games, conversation, and getting to know the neighbors from our church.
- Ministries Fair/Ascension Expo – A showcase of ministries and groups at Ascension to help members become more engaged with the church and each other.
- Yard Sale – With Bake Sale and Car Wash.
- Juneteenth Cook Out – A cook out to commemorate Juneteenth. We celebrate the many cultures that have come from the African diaspora.
- Youth Sunday – One Ascension Sunday led by the youth group followed by a potluck. Seniors provide the homily.
- Children’s Sunday – One Ascension Sunday led by the Sunday School leaders and children. A Godly Play Lesson is shared for the sermon.
- Pride – Celebrates Pride Month with Ascension at Rockville Pride. We show that the love we share has no exceptions and all are welcome and loved for who they are.
- Fall Festival and Trunk or Treat – One Ascension service (bilingual) followed by potluck lunch, a costume party, and Trunk or Treat.
