The Promise
To seek the presence of Jesus Christ in the people, things and circumstances of life through stability, obedience and conversion of life.
Our Charism
The development of parish churches grounded in Anglican pastoral and ascetical theology, especially Benedictine spirituality. We also draw on the fields of organization development and organizational psychology. Our charism undergirds our community's life of liturgical worship, the spiritual dynamics of the Promise, and our mutual friendship.
Sister Michelle, OA announced that Brother Richard took the Second Promise with life intention on May 2, 2023, the Feast of Athanasius, Bishop of Alexandra. Brother Scott and Sister Liz were his sponsors.
Sister Michelle was the preacher at Saint Clement's, Seattle on Religious Life Sunday.The sermon begins around 27 on the video.
On YouTube "The vision of their loveliness"
The Order of the Ascension will be offering a training program, for clergy and lay parish leaders, on parish development. The training staff will include: Sister Michelle Heyne, OA Presiding Sister, Brother Robert Gaallagher, OA, Sister Susan Latimore, OA, Rector of Good Shepherd, Hemet, CA, Brother Poulson Reed, OA, Bishop of Oklahoma, and Brother Scott Benhase, retired Bishop of Georgia and Vicar of St Cyprian’s, NC. For infromation go to Shaping the Parish.
Retreat 2022
2023 retreat May 1 - 5 at the Community of Saint John the Baptist
2024 retreat. April 29 - May 3 at the Community of Saint John the Baptist