The Episcopal Church of the Ascension at Fork

06/01/2026

The answer to this question in our baptismal covenant is....

"I will, with God's help."

05/27/2026

From California to Fork and Church of the Ascension.

Thank you Cheri and Charlene for volunteering with us at " Our Daily Bread Food Pantry." We appreciate your help and kindness. Come back soon!

05/23/2026

Tomorrow is the Day of Pentecost. It is a major Christian holiday that celebrates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles and early followers of Jesus Christ. Occurring 50 days after Easter, it is widely considered the "birthday of the Christian church."

Join us tomorrow at 11:00 a.m. at 183 Fork Bixby Road, Advance North Carolina as we celebrate.

There will be red cake and refreshments after the service in the parish hall. All are welcome.

05/13/2026

Our Daily Bread Food Pantry's faithful volunteer for many years, Vern Palmer, passed away a few weeks ago. There will be a memorial service at The Episcopal Church of the Ascension at 183 Fork Bixby Road, Advance North Carolina this coming Sunday, the 17th, at 1:00 p.m. The committal will take place in the pantry.

05/13/2026

Random photos of Ascension activities from the past. Explanations with each photo.

05/04/2026

Thank you to the young people that were able to help replace a rose bush and two boxwoods in a memorial area this past Saturday. The last photo is of the mature rose in bloom.

The wife has been very supportive of the entire youth group, and this was their way of saying "thank you" to her.

05/02/2026

This Post from Second Harvest is about ways that individuals can help to continue feeding school children after the school year has ended.

You can help us Keep the Lunch Bell Ringing! Now through July 31 your gift will be matched $1 for $1 by our Lunch Bell Match Partners.

During the school year, the lunch bell provides something many families count on—consistency. For children who rely on school meals, it’s not just a break in the day—it’s reassurance that food is coming.

When summer arrives, that structure shifts. School doors close. Schedules change. For many families, access to regular, nutritious meals becomes increasingly difficult.

That’s why this summer, we’re asking our community to keep the lunch bell ringing—in impactful ways that ensure children and families have the food they need.

Keep the Lunch Bell Ringing 👉 SecondHarvestNWNC.org

05/02/2026

OUR DAILY BREAD FOOD PANTRY has the best volunteers. Many of our volunteers gathered this morning for breakfast at Olive Tree Restaurant. Everyone had a great time talking and being together, plus we had a great meal. We especially thank our busy teenagers that make time to volunteer when there are many other things they could be doing.
Thank you volunteers! ! ! We are thankful for you.

04/26/2026

What a wonderful service today at Church of the Ascension in Fork. Great sermon by the Reverend George Sherrill, and our dedicated acolytes always make the service even more meaningful.

In the Episcopal Church, today was known as Good Shepherd Sunday. Our reader today of the biblical lessons was Karen Deadman, who did a great job. Our Bryan Eagle was the always dedicated and loyal assistant doing whatever needed to be done.

Photos are of the acolytes about to receive communion, and just candid photos of the church and grounds.

04/19/2026

The yearly service at the historic St. George's Episcopal Church in Woodleaf was today at 2 pm. Members from Ascension at Fork enjoyed it with Brodie Newman being the acolye and chalice bearer. Bishop William Gregg was the preacher and celebrant. Photos will have explanations.

See the first comment to hear the pump organ being played.