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.
2026 Retreat
Additional 2026 pictures
The Order of the Ascension is 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, Brother Poulson Reed, OA, Sister Susan Latimer, OA, Brother Scott Benhase, Brother Tom Early, OA, , Brother Richard Proctor, OA MORE on Trainers page For program information go to Shaping the Parish.
2025 retreat May 5 - 9 at the Community of Saint John the Baptist
2026 retreat April 27-May 1 at the Community of Saint John the Baptist
2027 retreat April 26 - 30 at the Community of Saint John the Baptist
You will find pictures from a number of years at the bottom of the Who We Are page