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The Episcopal Church of The Ascension, Middle River.
Welcomes Everyone!


Primary Ministers:
~ The Entire Congregation

Eucharistic Ministers:
~ Laura Nielsen
~ Melissa Swecker
~ Gary Lessner

Priest in Charge:
~ The Rev.
     Carol Bustard-Burnside

Diocesan Bishop:
~ The Rt. Rev.
     Robert Ihloff

Bishop Suffragan:
~ The Rt. Rev.
     John Rabb

“Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by doing so
some have entertained angels without knowing it” Hebrews 13:2


We look to the life and teachings of Jesus Christ for our model of community. Accepting All, Loving All and Including All.

At Ascension all are Welcome at the Lord's Table, Episcopalians and Christians from other denominations; anyone who seeks the spiritual nourishment of Jesus Christ.

We encourage all who are seekers and skeptics, to journey with us and ask the difficult questions of faith.

We welcome all ages and abilities, classes and cultures, races, genders, and sexual orientations.

We welcome the joyful and the downtrodden, the carefree and the concerned. We welcome everyone to participate in our worship and community, without insisting that any person fit into any particular mold.

As a community that strives to love our neighbors as ourselves, The Church of The Ascension invites you to join us.