Category Archives: Outreach

Rezoned for Apartments!

Finally (!) after years and years of hard work and hoping by Ascension and many others, London city council has approved the rezoning of the back of our property to allow for the construction of an apartment building. That means … Continue reading

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Apartment building one step closer

The proposed apartment building for the back of our property was approved in a 3-2 vote at city council’s planning committee last week. City staff recommended against it, citing the value of the woods and wetland. but Coun. Shawn Lewis’s … Continue reading

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Harvest Hands Discussion

Ascension and St. Mark’s Anglican Churches invite you to join in the discussion Harvest Hands. HARVEST HANDS is a non-profit food distribution centre dedicated to “rescuing food from bakers to retailers to help agencies and thousands of families throughout Southwestern … Continue reading

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Christmas Share 2023

It’s time for the annual collection for Christmas Share. Each year, St. Paul’s Social Services at the Cathedral distributes retail and grocery gift cards to those struggling financially so they can have the dignity of making their own choices of what … Continue reading

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Exercise Program

The VON is restarting its exercise program at Church of the Ascension on Tuesday and Friday mornings, 9 – 10 a.m. (Note: The class will not take place on the third Tuesday of each month as that is the time … Continue reading

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Land Sale: Please Contact Your City Councillor

The proposal to sell the back portion of Church of the Ascension’s property for much-needed housing has hit a significant roadblock with the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority. We are seeking the community’s assistance in moving this forward. Please use … Continue reading

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Sale of Land for Apartments

In July 2019, Church of the Ascension entered into an agreement with a developer group to sell the back of the church property for an apartment building — much needed in the Argyle area. The agreement is conditional on approval … Continue reading

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Community Breakfast pivots to broader Food Security Program

Update: As of July 19, 2022, the Community Breakfast has resumed in-person meals. Breakfasts are held on the third Tuesday of every month. Breakfasts are free. All are welcome. The Community Breakfast at Church of the Ascension in London had … Continue reading

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Youth Opportunities Unlimited – Jamie Lee Arsenault, Feb. 23, 2020

 

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