An active church with lots to get involved in

Ascension runs many things from community youth projects to Sunday services, from creches to cafes.

Strengthening Foundations

Growing in relationship with God and each other

Audio Visual

The Audio-Visual team do sound mixing, displaying song words, PowerPoints and videos on the...

Baptisms, Thanksgivings and Confirmation

The arrival of a new baby is a time for celebration. If you would like to have a baptism or...

Cooking for others

One of our many growing ministries is the increasing number of people who volunteer to cook for...

 

Corporate Prayer and Fasting

We have half nights of prayer about four times during the year when we gather together to seek God...

Growth Groups

We encourage every Ascension member to be in a Growth Group. These groups of 6-12 church members...

Lifts

We offer lifts to those who are elderly and not very mobile so they can attend the services here at...

 

Men's ministry

We organise monthly social events (curry, bowls, football...) for the men of Ascension to help us...

Prayer Ministry

After each service, there are people available to pray with you, for physical healing or other...

Preaching and Teaching

In the preaching programme through the year, we aim to present teaching in fresh and engaging ways...

 

Weddings and Funerals

Weddings and funerals are special moments in any family. Whether you are a couple looking to...

Welcome Team

At the heart of our Christian life is the love of the Father who welcomes and accepts us....

Worship

The Bible teaches us that we and all our gifts and resources exist to glorify God. That's the heart...

 

Dissolving Walls

Reaching out to the community around us

Alpha

The Alpha Course is a relaxed way for people who don't normally go to church, or new Christians, to...

Community Ministries

We love to serve people in our community through practical action and support, whether individuals...

Minnie Kidd House and visiting the housebound

A group ministering peace to those nearing the end of their life and their families at Minnie Kidd...

 

Mission Support Group

Ascension gives a percentage of its income to support projects around the world, working with...

Queen Elizabeth House

Once a month we hold a short afternoon service with tea, cake and friendly chat at our local...

Children, Youth & Families

Working with young people in the church and locally

Creche

Creche provides child care for children aged 0-2 years during the 11.00 am service on Sundays. A...

Dads and Kids

A monthly playgroup for toddlers and their dads. A place where kids can play, dads can chat and...

Lighthouse

In our Lighthouse groups during the 11.00 am service, we aim to lead children into an encounter...

 

Storm

Every Monday from 6.30 - 7.30 pm, youth in year 7 and up are invited to STORM - a youth club in the...

Thursday Club

For children in Key Stage 2, this club includes arts and crafts, table tennis and PS2, tuck shop...

Toddlers and Toddler Church

Toddlers is a large and growing group for parents and carers of pre-school children, offering toys,...

 

Operations

Keeping the practical side of church and events ticking

Administration

From co-ordinating logistics to producing publicity; from handling enquiries to updating the...

Buildings

Our large 19th century church, adjoining hall, garden and Vicarage are fantastic resources which...

Finance

God is entrusting us with large sums of money through the generosity of his people to fulfil the...

 

Leadership

Overseeing and casting vision for the church

Elders

The Elders have spiritual oversight for the church, intercede & plan long-term vision, and oversee...

Exec

Exec is made up of the clergy, and church manager and chaired by a member of the senior leaderhip...

PCC

The Parochial Church Council (PCC) are elected by the congregation annually. Their role is to be...

 

Mission Partners

People and projects around the world that Ascension supports

Becky Johnson with OM in Moldova

Ascension supports Becky in her work with OM in Moldova supporting their work with children and...

The Maseno Project

Ascension is helping to fund amazing farm schools in Kenya. In partnership with churches in...