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.
The new brothers of the Order of the Ascension are the Rt. Rev. Poulson Reed and the Rev. Tom Early. On April 30, while on retreat at the Community of Saint John the Baptist, Brother Poulson took the Promise as a life Professed Member and Brother Thomas as a new novice. The Promise was received by Sister Michelle Heyne, OA, superior of the Order. Here's an Episcopal News Service release on the event.
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, Sister Susan Latimore, OA, Brother Poulson Reed, OA, Bishop of Oklahoma, and Brother Scott Benhase, retired Bishop of Georgia. For infromation go to Shaping the Parish.
2024 retreat. April 29 - May 3 at the Community of Saint John the Baptist
2025 retreat May 5 - 9 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