The Brotherhood of St. Andrew is an international Episcopal men’s organization founded in Chicago over 100 years ago. Ascension’s chapter was formed in 2000 and has grown to approximately 35 members. It emphasizes prayer, study and service.
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The Brotherhood meets weekly with prayer, discussion of the study topic of the week or a guest speaker and a light breakfast. Service projects include various areas of outreach, individual assistance to parishioners, and helping with set up for some of the Ascension parish events. There are social get-togethers approximately every two months. The annual weekend retreat at the Lake Logan Episcopal Center in North Carolina allows the brothers quality time with each other in directed discussion and fellowship. All men are welcome. The Brotherhood is a self-supporting ministry, mainly through activities of the “Smokin’ Brothers,” our barbeque fundraising efforts.

Ascension has a vibrant, renewed chapter of the Episcopal Church Women (ECW) with the purpose to empower the women of The Episcopal Church to carry out Christ’s work throughout the world. Explore this page to see the work of ECW at Ascension including the United Thank Offering, in which 100% of your donation goes to fund mission work of the Episcopal Church in the world.

ECW meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month between September and May. Over lunch, the group has varied programs, with speakers, and study programs. ECW has a mission to serve our community and our parish.

This lively and dedicated group of bridge players meets every Monday from 1:00 until 3:00 pm. Play Bridge! is for intermediate to seasoned bridge players and meets in the New Transept of the Parish Hall. For those wanting to learn how to play Bridge, or who aren’t quite ready to dive into the deep end of the pool, Beginners’ Bridge offers a chance to start in comfortably and meets in Room 105.

Are you interested in Icon Art? Ascension is a part of an ecumenical group composed of individuals who gather at least twice a month to write religious icons, meditate and enjoy fellowship.

This is an open and lively group that meets the third Tuesday of the month to socialize around a potluck luncheon and a special guest speaker or activity. If you would like to attend a Lunch Bunch gathering, bring an appetizer, or side dish, or dessert. A small donation is welcome to help provide the main entree.

Players of all experience levels are welcome to join our play on Fridays at 1:00pm.

The Tuesday Morning Men’s Bible Study is open to men of the parish who wish to gather to study seasonally changing books and topics. This group meets every Tuesday morning at 7:00 in the Parlor.

Daughters of the King is a religious order for women who are communicants of the Episcopal, Anglican, Anglican Evangelical, Lutheran or Roman Catholic church pledged to lifelong prayer, service and evangelism dedicated to spreading Christ’s kingdom and strengthening the spiritual life of the parish.

Join the Sisterhood for dinner each month on the third Thursday at different restaurants and homes for good food, fun, fellowship, and support for women of all ages. This group is a great informal way to meet and make new friends! Special dinners are planned for Christmas and holidays.

Ascension Trekkers travel to hike in our area’s wonderful outdoors at least twice a month, usually on the first Wednesday and third Saturday. Hikes vary from easy, moderate to difficult so that people of all fitness levels can participate.

Education for Ministry (EfM) is a non-credit extension program of the University of the South School of Theology. Continuing Education Unit credits are available. EfM is a four-year program covering the Old Testament in the first year, the New Testament in the second year, Church History in the third year, and Theology in the fourth year.*
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*There are fees associated with the cost of books and other materials.

This group practices Lectio Divina and Centering Prayer together each week to support the daily prayer practices of the participants, according to the guidelines of Contemplative Outreach.