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Reaching out to others.
Our faith reaches beyond the church doors; into gardens, food pantries, and partnerships that lift up our neighbors here in the Magic Valley and around the world.
“He has told you, O mortal, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?”
MICAH 6:8
Rooted here, reaching out
WAYS TO GIVE
Outreach is at the heart of who we are at Ascension. We work hand in hand with trusted partners, both locally and globally, and we tend a community garden that feeds our neighbors.
However you'd like to help, there's a place for you in this work.
Neighbors in Need
Neighbors in Need is Ascension's partnership with South Central Community Action Partnership (SCCAP) to help members of our community meet basic needs like food, housing, utilities, and more. Rather than duplicate services, we join forces with the organization already doing this work across the Magic Valley every day.
SCCAP exists to provide a wide range of services in collaboration with community partners, working to improve the quality of life for people facing economic hardship. Together, we help make sure our neighbors have somewhere to turn.
LOCAL PARTNERSHIP
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As an Episcopal parish, we're part of a worldwide family of faith committed to healing a hurting world. Episcopal Relief & Development partners with communities and organizations around the world to foster dignity and hope.
For more than 85 years, this ministry has worked alongside local leaders to build lasting change in areas such as:
When disaster strikes or communities are in need, our gifts and prayers join with Episcopalians everywhere to make a difference far beyond what any one parish could do alone.
GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP
The Community Garden
Established in 2012, Ascension's Community Garden is a place of gathering, a space to grow, and a source of food for the hungry. It's a free program, and our 36 plots are tended by neighbors, refugee families, and parishioners side by side.
Applications for garden space open in early spring, with acceptance notices sent by early May. Returning families are given priority, but we aim to welcome as many gardeners as we can.
The garden sits just behind the Sanctuary, you're welcome to come see it.
GROWING TOGETHER
GARDEN PLOTS, FREE & OPEN TO OUR NEIGHBORS
Community organizations we partner with
PEOPLE MEETING PEOPLE
Through year-round ingatherings and ongoing support, Ascension stands alongside a range of organizations serving the Twin Falls area. Our donations are blessed at worship before they go out into the community.
Providing free, confidential support services and resources to help survivors of abuse.
Advocating for the best interests of abused and neglected children in the court system, helping them find safe, permanent homes.
Building a shared reading experience fostering curiosity, to celebrate a love of story and community.
This list grows as new needs and opportunities arise throughout the year.