Hallam Ascent Group
The group was formed in Summer 2003 and, although based on St Francis Parish, Sandygate, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England is open to all in and around the Diocese of Hallam; although our aim is to encourage more parishes or deaneries to host their own group.
The Ascent Movement
The ASCENT Movement is an international movement within the Catholic Church, and has the blessings of the Holy See, being known as Life Ascending International or Vie Montante Internationale. ASCENT is aimed at those in the second half of life i.e. those over 50, retired or preparing to retire, both men and women.
Each ASCENT group develops according to the interests within the 3 "prongs" of the movement - Friendship, Spirituality and Mission.
Hallam Ascent meets once a month, usually on the first Wednesday, for prayer time (Spirituality), a talk or discussion followed by tea (Friendship). Throughout the year we support local parish events and charities as part of our Mission work. Occasionally we meet for more social events such as walks, pub lunches, and games afternoons.
Some members of the group would be willing to visit other parishes in the Hallam Diocese and help them to experience a sample ASCENT meeting, and perhaps assist them in starting their own group. Please contact the Webmaster for more information. Our past programmes are provided on this site to give other ASCENT groups some ideas for different things to do. We try to make sure that everyone can attend our walks with short and long versions as well as just having a place to sit and chat for those who find walking a real effort.
Membership currently costs £8 (£12 for a couple) payable in January. The fee includes the national ASCENT Journal.
The Webmaster can be contacted by filling in the form on the "contact us" part of the site or by emailing ascent@jngreen.plus.com
Each ASCENT group develops according to the interests within the 3 "prongs" of the movement - Friendship, Spirituality and Mission.
Hallam Ascent meets once a month, usually on the first Wednesday, for prayer time (Spirituality), a talk or discussion followed by tea (Friendship). Throughout the year we support local parish events and charities as part of our Mission work. Occasionally we meet for more social events such as walks, pub lunches, and games afternoons.
Some members of the group would be willing to visit other parishes in the Hallam Diocese and help them to experience a sample ASCENT meeting, and perhaps assist them in starting their own group. Please contact the Webmaster for more information. Our past programmes are provided on this site to give other ASCENT groups some ideas for different things to do. We try to make sure that everyone can attend our walks with short and long versions as well as just having a place to sit and chat for those who find walking a real effort.
Membership currently costs £8 (£12 for a couple) payable in January. The fee includes the national ASCENT Journal.
The Webmaster can be contacted by filling in the form on the "contact us" part of the site or by emailing ascent@jngreen.plus.com
Where we meet
Unless stated elsewhere, ALL meetings will take place at the Assisi Hall, St Francis of Assisi RC Church, 277 Sandygate Road, Sandygate, Sheffield S10 5SD (which is opposite the Plough public house) on the first Wednesday of each month. We meet at 1.45pm with the meeting proper starting at 2.00pm prompt. It ends at 3.45pm. Plenty of parking is available at the back of the church. Take the No 51 Bus towards Lodge Moor, ask for the Cardoness Drive stop and then walk forward in the direction of Lodge Moor for half a minute. Buses run every 12 minutes or so.
Please note that the webmaster regularly reviews and updates the pages on this site. The date each page was last updated is given at the bottom of each page.
Please note that the webmaster regularly reviews and updates the pages on this site. The date each page was last updated is given at the bottom of each page.
Page last updated on 11 November 2011
