Will writes: Dear Friends, Who are you called to be? We are a society of do-ers. We find it easy to know and find our purpose in doing something. Often we ask each other whether we are busy this week. Instantly we want to assure people we are because to not be doing is to not have worth or purpose. […]
Light in the Night Party – 31 October
We’re excited to be hosting another of our Light in the Night parties for families on 31 October from 4.30pm – 6.30pm in the Grace Hall, in the Ascension Centre. It’s a great alternative to Hallowe’en for families of all ages. This year we’re having an Olde Worlde history theme. If you like, come dressed up a knight, princess or […]
September news from the church
Autumn preaching series The Autumn preaching series is taking us up to Advent and over the weeks ahead we will be looking at ‘The King and His Kingdom’ with a particular focus on Matthew’s Gospel. We will exploring together our relationship with the King and how as his sons and daughters we can see his kingdom come to pass. Let’s […]
Blog post: Empowering Vocation
Andy writes… Dear Friends, We have as one of our values at Ascension EMPOWERING VOCATION. We are committed to helping people discover who Jesus has made them to be and empowering them to play their role in his rescue plan for creation. I am convinced that when people live out their call to join God in blessing his world that […]
Welcome to our new ordinands Lauren and Lorna
We’re so excited to be welcoming two new trainee priests, also known as ordinands, to our community. First up, we have Lauren… Hi, I’m Lauren. I’m married to Mark and we have two children, Ava (8) and Ben (6). We are all getting used to a really exciting new chapter as I begin my time as an Ordinand at Ascension […]
August news from the church
Basics Bank needs you The clothing Basics Bank has seen 200 more people in the first six months of this year compared to the first six months of last year. The five Food Banks across the city have seen a 20% increase during this period – 900 more people – feeding a total of 5900 people between January and end […]
Blog post: Summer Holidays
Peter writes: Well, it is August and holiday season is in full swing – whether you are planning a staycation or vacation – it is the time when the church population on a Sunday does, on occasions, feel a tad bit sparse! So, does God take a holiday? Taking time away from all those prayer requests. I have a vision […]
Art Exhibition – 17 – 25 August
This summer our art group is having another exhibition as part of Hampshire Open Studios We’re an amateur group and we like to share our love of water-based painting with visitors. You’ll find a spacious gallery surrounded by beautiful stained glass windows and pleasant riverside walks close by. There’s good disabled access and toilet facilities. Small car park or on street […]
Blog post: Therefore, you are no longer strangers or foreigners but members of Gods household.
Mac writes: Dear Friends ‘Therefore, you are no longer strangers or foreigners but members of Gods household.’ (Eph 2:19) It could be argued that I became a Christian because of a birthday card…. Not one I received, but one I signed. It was my first ever time going to any sort of Christian gathering, a church youth group, and I […]
Week of prayer and fasting for our children and young people
Jo, our new children’s and youth worker writes: As I start this new role, I feel called to pray and fast for our children and would love for you to join me as you feel led – it maybe to fast breakfast, or until evening, or a Daniel- fast (vegan essentially), or a full-fast or coffee/ chocolate or just to […]