Episcopal Church of Ascension Gaithersburg MD
@ascensionmd.bsky.social
A progressive, multicultural Christian community in metro DC with a passion for service, diverse worship, and life long spiritual formation.
#SignalBoost City of Gaithersburg
📢 Reminder! Our Shred & Electronics Recycling Event is Sat, 4/12, 9 AM–Noon at the Activity Center at Bohrer Park!
♻️ Bring:
✅ Docs for shredding (paper clips/staples OK)
✅ Electronics
✅ Non-perishable food for Gaithersburg HELP 💚
📍 Details: buff.ly/GEe1GJF
📢 Reminder! Our Shred & Electronics Recycling Event is Sat, 4/12, 9 AM–Noon at the Activity Center at Bohrer Park!
♻️ Bring:
✅ Docs for shredding (paper clips/staples OK)
✅ Electronics
✅ Non-perishable food for Gaithersburg HELP 💚
📍 Details: buff.ly/GEe1GJF
April 9, 2025 at 9:51 AM
#SignalBoost City of Gaithersburg
📢 Reminder! Our Shred & Electronics Recycling Event is Sat, 4/12, 9 AM–Noon at the Activity Center at Bohrer Park!
♻️ Bring:
✅ Docs for shredding (paper clips/staples OK)
✅ Electronics
✅ Non-perishable food for Gaithersburg HELP 💚
📍 Details: buff.ly/GEe1GJF
📢 Reminder! Our Shred & Electronics Recycling Event is Sat, 4/12, 9 AM–Noon at the Activity Center at Bohrer Park!
♻️ Bring:
✅ Docs for shredding (paper clips/staples OK)
✅ Electronics
✅ Non-perishable food for Gaithersburg HELP 💚
📍 Details: buff.ly/GEe1GJF
#SignalBoost Manna Food Center
📅 Mark your calendars!! Food Waste Prevention Week is just around the corner 🍅🍌🥦
DMV Food Waste Prevention Week events will take place from April 6 through April 13. Check out the highlights and visit dmvfoodrecoveryweek.org for a full list of events!
📅 Mark your calendars!! Food Waste Prevention Week is just around the corner 🍅🍌🥦
DMV Food Waste Prevention Week events will take place from April 6 through April 13. Check out the highlights and visit dmvfoodrecoveryweek.org for a full list of events!
April 1, 2025 at 10:54 AM
#SignalBoost Manna Food Center
📅 Mark your calendars!! Food Waste Prevention Week is just around the corner 🍅🍌🥦
DMV Food Waste Prevention Week events will take place from April 6 through April 13. Check out the highlights and visit dmvfoodrecoveryweek.org for a full list of events!
📅 Mark your calendars!! Food Waste Prevention Week is just around the corner 🍅🍌🥦
DMV Food Waste Prevention Week events will take place from April 6 through April 13. Check out the highlights and visit dmvfoodrecoveryweek.org for a full list of events!
I've got the joy, joy, joy, joy, down in my heart.
—George William Cooke, I’ve Got the Joy
Join us as we reflect today and throughout the #Lent season on the joy within us and our connection with God's peace and love at buff.ly/mUpCGXs
—George William Cooke, I’ve Got the Joy
Join us as we reflect today and throughout the #Lent season on the joy within us and our connection with God's peace and love at buff.ly/mUpCGXs
March 27, 2025 at 12:35 PM
I've got the joy, joy, joy, joy, down in my heart.
—George William Cooke, I’ve Got the Joy
Join us as we reflect today and throughout the #Lent season on the joy within us and our connection with God's peace and love at buff.ly/mUpCGXs
—George William Cooke, I’ve Got the Joy
Join us as we reflect today and throughout the #Lent season on the joy within us and our connection with God's peace and love at buff.ly/mUpCGXs
It's the last day of the first round of #LentMadness match-ups, and we're celebrating with Zita of Tuscany and Nicolaus Zizendorf!
Join us as we learn about these saints, and then head over to cast your vote at buff.ly/K4bLFvn!
Join us as we learn about these saints, and then head over to cast your vote at buff.ly/K4bLFvn!
March 26, 2025 at 6:01 PM
It's the last day of the first round of #LentMadness match-ups, and we're celebrating with Zita of Tuscany and Nicolaus Zizendorf!
Join us as we learn about these saints, and then head over to cast your vote at buff.ly/K4bLFvn!
Join us as we learn about these saints, and then head over to cast your vote at buff.ly/K4bLFvn!
Although you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and rejoice with an indescribable and glorious joy.
—1 Peter 1:8
Join us as we continue reflecting upon joyful encounters today and throughout the #Lent season at buff.ly/53Dqi9n
—1 Peter 1:8
Join us as we continue reflecting upon joyful encounters today and throughout the #Lent season at buff.ly/53Dqi9n
March 26, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Although you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and rejoice with an indescribable and glorious joy.
—1 Peter 1:8
Join us as we continue reflecting upon joyful encounters today and throughout the #Lent season at buff.ly/53Dqi9n
—1 Peter 1:8
Join us as we continue reflecting upon joyful encounters today and throughout the #Lent season at buff.ly/53Dqi9n
Today's #LentMadness match-up celebrates two of the Martyr Saints of China canonized by Roma John Paul II: Agatha Lin Zhao and Lucy Yi Zhenmei.
Join us as we discover more about these two saints, then head over to www.lentmadness.org and vote for your favorite!
Join us as we discover more about these two saints, then head over to www.lentmadness.org and vote for your favorite!
March 25, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Today's #LentMadness match-up celebrates two of the Martyr Saints of China canonized by Roma John Paul II: Agatha Lin Zhao and Lucy Yi Zhenmei.
Join us as we discover more about these two saints, then head over to www.lentmadness.org and vote for your favorite!
Join us as we discover more about these two saints, then head over to www.lentmadness.org and vote for your favorite!
Joy does not simply happen to us. We have to choose joy and keep choosing it every day.
—Henri Nouwen
Join us as we reflect on "unexpected experiences of joy" buff.ly/UhdmXPb
—Henri Nouwen
Join us as we reflect on "unexpected experiences of joy" buff.ly/UhdmXPb
March 25, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Joy does not simply happen to us. We have to choose joy and keep choosing it every day.
—Henri Nouwen
Join us as we reflect on "unexpected experiences of joy" buff.ly/UhdmXPb
—Henri Nouwen
Join us as we reflect on "unexpected experiences of joy" buff.ly/UhdmXPb
Starting the week off strong with a match-up between Katharina Zell and Zenaida.
Join us as we learn more about these two saints, then don't forget to head to www.lentmadness.org to cast your vote for the winner!
Join us as we learn more about these two saints, then don't forget to head to www.lentmadness.org to cast your vote for the winner!
March 24, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Starting the week off strong with a match-up between Katharina Zell and Zenaida.
Join us as we learn more about these two saints, then don't forget to head to www.lentmadness.org to cast your vote for the winner!
Join us as we learn more about these two saints, then don't forget to head to www.lentmadness.org to cast your vote for the winner!
Cultivating joy is a gradual process, built through small, meaningful actions.
—Randy Callender
This week of the #Lent season, join us as we reflect on "cultivating the fruit of joy in our lives" at buff.ly/VCQauOk
—Randy Callender
This week of the #Lent season, join us as we reflect on "cultivating the fruit of joy in our lives" at buff.ly/VCQauOk
March 24, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Cultivating joy is a gradual process, built through small, meaningful actions.
—Randy Callender
This week of the #Lent season, join us as we reflect on "cultivating the fruit of joy in our lives" at buff.ly/VCQauOk
—Randy Callender
This week of the #Lent season, join us as we reflect on "cultivating the fruit of joy in our lives" at buff.ly/VCQauOk
📢 Maryland State & Local Government Career Fair – Wednesday, April 16, 2025 | 10am-2pm Silver Spring Civic Building, Veterans Plaza, Silver Spring, MD
Registration required: buff.ly/ufqFOI9
Networking, Coaching, Resume review; meet local, state, and private sector employers.
Registration required: buff.ly/ufqFOI9
Networking, Coaching, Resume review; meet local, state, and private sector employers.
March 23, 2025 at 9:09 PM
📢 Maryland State & Local Government Career Fair – Wednesday, April 16, 2025 | 10am-2pm Silver Spring Civic Building, Veterans Plaza, Silver Spring, MD
Registration required: buff.ly/ufqFOI9
Networking, Coaching, Resume review; meet local, state, and private sector employers.
Registration required: buff.ly/ufqFOI9
Networking, Coaching, Resume review; meet local, state, and private sector employers.
A man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard; and he came looking for fruit on it and found none. So he said to the gardener, “See here!...
—Luke 13:6–9
Join us as we reflect on this and other parables throughout Lent at buff.ly/xgykRP2
—Luke 13:6–9
Join us as we reflect on this and other parables throughout Lent at buff.ly/xgykRP2
March 23, 2025 at 9:54 AM
A man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard; and he came looking for fruit on it and found none. So he said to the gardener, “See here!...
—Luke 13:6–9
Join us as we reflect on this and other parables throughout Lent at buff.ly/xgykRP2
—Luke 13:6–9
Join us as we reflect on this and other parables throughout Lent at buff.ly/xgykRP2
Peace is present right here and now, in ourselves and in everything we do and see. Every breath we take, every step we take, can be filled with peace, joy, and serenity. The question is....
-Thích Nhất Hạnh
Join us as we continue through our #Lent devotionals at buff.ly/kPY2l7c
-Thích Nhất Hạnh
Join us as we continue through our #Lent devotionals at buff.ly/kPY2l7c
March 22, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Peace is present right here and now, in ourselves and in everything we do and see. Every breath we take, every step we take, can be filled with peace, joy, and serenity. The question is....
-Thích Nhất Hạnh
Join us as we continue through our #Lent devotionals at buff.ly/kPY2l7c
-Thích Nhất Hạnh
Join us as we continue through our #Lent devotionals at buff.ly/kPY2l7c
The final #LentMadness match-up of the week brings us to Yvette of Huy vs. Zechariah!
Join us as we learn more about these two saints, then head over to buff.ly/z8T2gC4 and vote!
Join us as we learn more about these two saints, then head over to buff.ly/z8T2gC4 and vote!
March 22, 2025 at 12:37 AM
The final #LentMadness match-up of the week brings us to Yvette of Huy vs. Zechariah!
Join us as we learn more about these two saints, then head over to buff.ly/z8T2gC4 and vote!
Join us as we learn more about these two saints, then head over to buff.ly/z8T2gC4 and vote!
Peace is the pervasive sense of contentment that comes from being rooted in God while being fully aware of one's own nothingness. It is a state that endures beyond the ups and downs of life, beyond the emotions of joy and sorrow...
Join us as we reflect throughout the #Lent season at buff.ly/nF0eCEL
Join us as we reflect throughout the #Lent season at buff.ly/nF0eCEL
March 21, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Peace is the pervasive sense of contentment that comes from being rooted in God while being fully aware of one's own nothingness. It is a state that endures beyond the ups and downs of life, beyond the emotions of joy and sorrow...
Join us as we reflect throughout the #Lent season at buff.ly/nF0eCEL
Join us as we reflect throughout the #Lent season at buff.ly/nF0eCEL
This Thursday brings us the #LentMadness battle between Francis Xavier and Wenceslaus.
Join us in learning more about these saints, and then don't forget to head over to www.lentmadness.org to vote for your favorite!
Join us in learning more about these saints, and then don't forget to head over to www.lentmadness.org to vote for your favorite!
March 20, 2025 at 9:54 PM
This Thursday brings us the #LentMadness battle between Francis Xavier and Wenceslaus.
Join us in learning more about these saints, and then don't forget to head over to www.lentmadness.org to vote for your favorite!
Join us in learning more about these saints, and then don't forget to head over to www.lentmadness.org to vote for your favorite!
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March 20, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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Peace work begins within tension and can cause more tension as peace is created. In order to be a part of peace, we have to lean toward each other and the common goal of working together to restore community.
-Abi Moon
Join as as we reflect this #Lent season at www.livingcompass.org/lent
-Abi Moon
Join as as we reflect this #Lent season at www.livingcompass.org/lent
March 20, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Peace work begins within tension and can cause more tension as peace is created. In order to be a part of peace, we have to lean toward each other and the common goal of working together to restore community.
-Abi Moon
Join as as we reflect this #Lent season at www.livingcompass.org/lent
-Abi Moon
Join as as we reflect this #Lent season at www.livingcompass.org/lent
#SignalBoost MoCo MD Gov.
Take the Pledge for a Greener Future! 🌿
Our new Climate Smart Webpage is live! Join us by taking the Climate Smart Pledge and commit to reducing your carbon footprint. From transportation to food waste, every action counts!
Take the pledge today: ow.ly/sfNK50V9W5u
Take the Pledge for a Greener Future! 🌿
Our new Climate Smart Webpage is live! Join us by taking the Climate Smart Pledge and commit to reducing your carbon footprint. From transportation to food waste, every action counts!
Take the pledge today: ow.ly/sfNK50V9W5u
March 20, 2025 at 10:53 AM
#SignalBoost MoCo MD Gov.
Take the Pledge for a Greener Future! 🌿
Our new Climate Smart Webpage is live! Join us by taking the Climate Smart Pledge and commit to reducing your carbon footprint. From transportation to food waste, every action counts!
Take the pledge today: ow.ly/sfNK50V9W5u
Take the Pledge for a Greener Future! 🌿
Our new Climate Smart Webpage is live! Join us by taking the Climate Smart Pledge and commit to reducing your carbon footprint. From transportation to food waste, every action counts!
Take the pledge today: ow.ly/sfNK50V9W5u
Today's #LentMadness match-up brings us Verena of Zurzach vs. Ursula, patron saint of Cologne.
Join us as we discover more about the lives of these saints, then choose your favorite and vote at www.lentmadness.org
Join us as we discover more about the lives of these saints, then choose your favorite and vote at www.lentmadness.org
March 19, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Today's #LentMadness match-up brings us Verena of Zurzach vs. Ursula, patron saint of Cologne.
Join us as we discover more about the lives of these saints, then choose your favorite and vote at www.lentmadness.org
Join us as we discover more about the lives of these saints, then choose your favorite and vote at www.lentmadness.org
You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.
- Isaiah 26:3 (NIV)
Join us as we reflect throughout the #Lent season at www.livingcompass.org/lent
- Isaiah 26:3 (NIV)
Join us as we reflect throughout the #Lent season at www.livingcompass.org/lent
March 19, 2025 at 12:35 PM
You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.
- Isaiah 26:3 (NIV)
Join us as we reflect throughout the #Lent season at www.livingcompass.org/lent
- Isaiah 26:3 (NIV)
Join us as we reflect throughout the #Lent season at www.livingcompass.org/lent
#SignalBoost Manna Food Center
The SNAP Challenge encourages participants to experience firsthand the challenges of eating on a SNAP budget by committing to spending only $6 per day on food from March 18-20th. Document your journey and share your reflections on social media using #MoCoSNAPChallenge
The SNAP Challenge encourages participants to experience firsthand the challenges of eating on a SNAP budget by committing to spending only $6 per day on food from March 18-20th. Document your journey and share your reflections on social media using #MoCoSNAPChallenge
March 18, 2025 at 2:00 PM
#SignalBoost Manna Food Center
The SNAP Challenge encourages participants to experience firsthand the challenges of eating on a SNAP budget by committing to spending only $6 per day on food from March 18-20th. Document your journey and share your reflections on social media using #MoCoSNAPChallenge
The SNAP Challenge encourages participants to experience firsthand the challenges of eating on a SNAP budget by committing to spending only $6 per day on food from March 18-20th. Document your journey and share your reflections on social media using #MoCoSNAPChallenge
Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.
- Vikto Frankl
Join us as we reflect on this and other messages this #Lent at www.livingcompass.org
- Vikto Frankl
Join us as we reflect on this and other messages this #Lent at www.livingcompass.org
March 18, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.
- Vikto Frankl
Join us as we reflect on this and other messages this #Lent at www.livingcompass.org
- Vikto Frankl
Join us as we reflect on this and other messages this #Lent at www.livingcompass.org
We're a little late today, but there is still time to learn about today's #LentMadness match-up between Quiteria and Rose of Lima!
Be sure to head on over to the website to vote:
www.lentmadness.org/2025/03/quit...
Be sure to head on over to the website to vote:
www.lentmadness.org/2025/03/quit...
March 18, 2025 at 1:44 AM
We're a little late today, but there is still time to learn about today's #LentMadness match-up between Quiteria and Rose of Lima!
Be sure to head on over to the website to vote:
www.lentmadness.org/2025/03/quit...
Be sure to head on over to the website to vote:
www.lentmadness.org/2025/03/quit...
Let there be peace on earth
And let it begin with me.
- Jill Jackson
Join us as we reflect on this and other messages during this #Lent season at buff.ly/jB5qaOT
And let it begin with me.
- Jill Jackson
Join us as we reflect on this and other messages during this #Lent season at buff.ly/jB5qaOT
March 16, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Let there be peace on earth
And let it begin with me.
- Jill Jackson
Join us as we reflect on this and other messages during this #Lent season at buff.ly/jB5qaOT
And let it begin with me.
- Jill Jackson
Join us as we reflect on this and other messages during this #Lent season at buff.ly/jB5qaOT
Prayer is a small fire lit to keep cold hands warm. Prayer is a practice that flourishes both with faith and doubt. Prayer is asking, and prayer is sitting. Prayer is the breath. Prayer is not an answer, always, because...
Join us in reflecting this #Lent at buff.ly/jB5qaOT
Join us in reflecting this #Lent at buff.ly/jB5qaOT
March 15, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Prayer is a small fire lit to keep cold hands warm. Prayer is a practice that flourishes both with faith and doubt. Prayer is asking, and prayer is sitting. Prayer is the breath. Prayer is not an answer, always, because...
Join us in reflecting this #Lent at buff.ly/jB5qaOT
Join us in reflecting this #Lent at buff.ly/jB5qaOT