Ascension
Mission Integration
Vocation. Community. Ministry.
Prayers & Reflections for the
Month of January
Today, we recognize our call to foster right relationships through peace and solidarity.
Today, we recognize our call to foster right relationships through peace and solidarity.
Extending a Welcoming Presence | slides
Today, let’s connect to an excerpt from Ascension’s Mission Statement:
“We commit ourselves to serving all persons with special attention to those who are poor and vulnerable.”
Caring for the weakest among us | slides
Today, we connect to our Value of Service of the Poor: Generosity of spirit, especially for persons most in need.
Promoting justice for all | slides
Today, we connect with our Value of Reverence: Respect and compassion for the dignity and diversity of life.
Prayers & Reflections for the
Month of February
Today, we connect to our Value of Wisdom: Integrating excellence and stewardship.
Today, we connect with our Value of Reverence as we celebrate Black History Month.
We can only be human together | slides
Today we focus on our responsibility to promote and defend human dignity.
International Day of Prayer Against Human Trafficking | slides
Today, we connect with our Value of Dedication: Affirming the hope and joy of our ministry.
Each community is measured by their compassion for others | slides
Each community is measured by their compassion for others | pdf
Each community is measured by their compassion for others | ppt
Today, we connect with part of our Mission Statement: “Rooted in the loving ministry of Jesus.”
Healing happens through the healing of relationships | slides
Today, we connect with our Value of Integrity: Inspiring trust through personal leadership.
Happiness depends more upon the internal frame of a person's own mind | slides
Happiness depends more upon the internal frame of a person's own mind | pdf
Happiness depends more upon the internal frame of a person's own mind | ppt
Today, we raise awareness of the month-long observance of Ramadan.
A Time for Spiritual Growth | slides
Today, we connect with Ascension’s Mission.
Stress Reduction
Resources
Experiences
Programs, Sessions & Resources
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Leading Group Reflection and Prayer in Ascension
CourseIn this module, you'll learn more about how we distinguish between prayer and reflection, and discover ways to prepare and lead both reflection and prayer that honor all present while staying faithful to Ascension's ministry identity.
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Why Are People Poor?
CourseThis session explores commonly held narratives about people living in poverty; our own adherence to those narratives; the relationships between the stories we hold, the way we lead, and the care we provide; and the possibility of new narratives.
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Practice: Deep Listening
CourseUsing the acronym of L.I.S.T.E.N., this course explores the practice of deep listening. Each step of the acronym is supported by tips that help us build the skills needed to deeply listen.
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Cultivating Awareness: An Introduction to Mindfulness
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Cultivating Reverence for Living: A Stress Reduction Program | Oct-Nov 2022 B
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Writing Practice: Vocation
CourseThis is a 10-minute reflective writing practice on vocation. This simple practice will invite you to uncover a vocational common thread as you revisit your most meaningful professional stories and experiences.
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Be Mindful: Video Practices for Kids
CourseBe Mindful is a series of fun and simple mindfulness-based practices that invite children (and adults!) to explore self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making.
Signature Programs
Ascension Spiritual Direction
Spiritual companions for healthcare providers