Ascension Running Community started in September 2019, after a local beginner running course which grew a wonderful, friendly and supportive group who enjoyed running together and didn’t want to stop! Together we recognised the huge benefits that running can have on our mental health and wellbeing and set up a weekly #RunAndTalk activity (connected with England Athletics and mental health […]
February News
Lent Very soon we will enter the season of Lent, where we remember Jesus’s time in the wilderness, before we celebrate Easter. As Jesus went into the wilderness full of the Holy Spirit, it can reminded us to look at our own faith journey. This year, we’re partnering with the Church of England’s #LiveLent which encourages us to immerse ourselves […]
Parenting for Faith course
Parenting course In partnership with Parenting For Faith, Jo will be running an 8-week parenting course for any parent looking to be equipped and resourced to raise faith-filled kids. Starting on the 22nd February, it will run on Monday nights at 7.30pm, and will be held on Zoom. It will be an opportunity to learn and be equipped with new […]
January News
Already we are a few weeks into 2021 and although the start of this year may not have been all we had hoped for we have a few exciting updates of events coming up and news from the church We’ve got a church social on Saturday 30th January, which is a ‘Pick & Mix’ event where there are lots of […]
New Year Update – Church online for January
Update Over the past few days, we have been following the situation regarding COVID-19 very carefully. As we are sure many of you are aware, cases are rising at an alarming rate, and much of the country is now under the Tier 4 stay at home restrictions. Under current guidance, communal worship is still permitted by the Government. However, advice […]
Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year
Happy Christmas! Whatever your circumstances may be this year, we wish you a very Merry Christmas! We’ve loved seeing so many people join us in person, and online, for our Christmas services this year as we celebrate the birth of Jesus. We’ve had everything from wreath making workshops, to snow machines, to candlelit services….with Zoom nativities and scavenger hunts happening […]
Reflective service to pray against Gender Based Violence
On 3 December, Helen Pain will be hosting an online reflective service focussing on praying against Gender Based Violence. This is a part of a wider 16 days of awareness and activism against GBV supported by the Mothers Union This service will take place on Thursday 3 December at 7:30 via Zoom Gender Based Violence affects around 1 in 3 […]
Update – November Lockdown
1 November – 29th November As announced in our services this morning, we want to let you know our current plan in light of the governments news to us last night. We’re going to be doing slightly different forms of services for our 9.00am and our 10.45am throughout November. From next Sunday, our 9.00am Morning Prayer will take place via […]
Wreath making workshop – 2 December
Join us for an online wreath making workshop this advent from 7.30pm on Wednesday 2 December. We’ll be creating a festive atmosphere on our live stream, walking your through how to make your own Christmas wreath. Included in your ticket price is a wreath making starter pack of a mossed wreath base, gold wire, a variety of dried decorations, pins, […]
Light up the Night Quest Trail – 31 October
Whilst we can’t have our usual great Light in the Night party this year, we’re going to have a socially distanced quest around Bitterne Park instead with treats and goodies at the end. It will be a great alternative to Hallowe’en for families of all ages. This year we’re having a Frozen theme. If you like, come dressed up as […]