Month: November 2017

Run for the Immigrants 5K

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Today is Thanksgiving and we at Ascension, United Church of Christ would like to reflect on a recent event at our church.  Run for the Immigrants 5K that was held at our church on November 4th, 2017.  After the 5K, the We Are One Action Fair was held in the Fellowship Hall of our church.  Special guest speakers included Rep Matt Bradford and Senator Daylin Leach.

2017 Trangender Day of Affirmation

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Ascension, United Church of Christ celebrated our Transgender Day of Affirmation on November 12, 2017.  We featured special musical performances as well as guest speakers such as Jane Reynolds, and Kira Kinsman with Equality PA, both speaking about their personal journeys with coming out to friends and family. 

 

Stefan Hoimes plays the flute to open the Transgender Day of Affirmation

 

Guest Speakers talk about their own personal journey.
Jane Reynolds talks about her personal journey.

Pastor Dwayne Mosier talking with the congregation.
Jaxin James reads scripture Gospel Lesson Matthew 25:1-13.
Liam D’Aquila reads scripture Hebrew Lesson Joshua 24:1-3a, 14-15

 

Choir sings to the congregation.