The Outreach Ministry of Ascension Memorial Church is actively involved in efforts to live our Christian calling to love and help our neighbors.

Our mission statement is:
1. Involve members of the Parish in outreach to the community and the world at large.
2. Serve others both through direct actions and through monetary contributions.
3. Broaden the awareness of the members of the church and the community about the problems and     needs of the community and the world at large.

Our strategy to accomplish our mission is to have a local, regional and national/international outreach ministry.  An important part of our plan is to keep the congregation mindful of missions and to this end there are weekly prayers for our missions in the prayers of the people during Sunday services.  Our local ministries include involvement with the Ipswich Food Pantry, the monthly Eucharist at the Caldwell Nursing Home, and the individual visitation program, Tiki’s Friends, by which six of our members do one on one visit with six residents of Caldwell.  We have members who work with the Council on Aging.  We are also aware that members of the Parish are involved in other individual projects and groups doing mission work and the Outreach Ministry members thank them and encourage their continued efforts. Our regional focus is with monthly participation in the Meals Programs to the needy and homeless in Gloucester and Salem.