Dear Friends,
 
Welcome to the Episcopal Church of the Ascension. We are an open and inclusive community, from various backgrounds, and in different stages of our faith journeys.
 
We strive to be a faithful and loving community sharing God's love and light with one another and with the world at large. If you are interested in learning more about Ascension, we invite you to join us for worship, education and fellowship. Wednesday night dinners at 6:00 pm are a great way to meet people. Dinners are $6.00 per person and $20.00 per family. The first meal is our small welcome gift to you. Call the office and let us know if you can join us for dinner.
 
I am also personally available to you if you would like to learn more about our parish. You can reach me at the church office 828-328-5393 or via email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . I'm generally in the office Monday -Thursday. I hope you will give me a call or send me an email and choose to make your church home at Ascension.
  
In Christ's love and service,
The Rev. Karla Woggon, Rector

The Episcopal Church of the Ascension in Hickory, NC, is seeking a full-time Director of Children and Youth Ministry.  Possibility of splitting the position into two half time positions:  Director of Children’s Ministry (pre k-grade 5) / Director of Youth Ministry (grade 6-12, 20 hours).  Salary, pension, and health insurance for full-time position.   Salary and pension for half time positions. 

Bachelor Degree Preferred.  Knowledge of Episcopal Church and musical abilities a plus.

Hours of Work: Sunday and evening and weekend work are required.  In addition regular office hours Monday-Thursday will be set by DCYM.  Childcare: Responsible for supervising Childcare workers. This includes scheduling and supervision of paid nursery workers and youth and parent volunteers. Children’s Education: Responsible for Sunday school for 3 year olds through high school grade, recruiting teacher, teacher training and support, curriculum, special programs, seasonal events, guest speakers, teacher appreciation, parent awareness of the program, and the ministry of presence on Sunday morning.  

Youth Group:  Support of young people on their individual spiritual journeys. Leading weekly youth group meetings. Leader discernment, recruitment, training and support of youth and adult leaders to help with youth group.  Planning, co-ordination of outreach activities for youth Planning, co-ordination, and fundraising for mission trips. Parental support and education. Calendar planning for all group’s events; Organizing/Facilitating group events including, retreats, Pilgrimages, mission trips and other trips. 

Special Events  Organizing, recruitment and training of volunteers to help with, and oversight of: Advent Program; Epiphany/Christmas Pageant Party .Children and Youth Stewardship program. Promoting and co-ordination of the involvement of children and youth in diocesan events:  including but not limited to Camp Henry, Diocesan Youth Events, and joint programs within the deanery.  Liturgy: Work with Rector to find ways to incorporate children and youth into Sunday Liturgy. 

Planning and co-ordination of special services for children. Planning and co-ordination of yearly Youth Sunday. Administration: Budget for Children and Youth Ministry. Ordering supplies, curriculum, resources, and equipment. Working with parish secretary on the co-ordination of all mailings regarding youth and children events. Other general administrative work. Other:  Pastoral care to families as appropriate. Articles about youth and children ministry activities for newsletter.  Announcements for bulletin and ebulletin about upcoming youth and children events. Oversight of children and youth information on church web page. Other duties as assigned by the rector.

To learn more contact The Rev.  Karla Woggon This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , 828-328-5393