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Since the Second Vatican Council there have been on-going serious discussions between the Anglican Communion and the Roman Catholic Church. The immediate objective is mutual understanding, but ultimately the goal is full visible unity – all in the spirit of Jesus’ own prayer for the unity of his disciples in John 17:21 ‘that they may all be one.’

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Since the Second Vatican Council there have been on-going serious discussions between the Anglican Communion and the Roman Catholic Church. The immediate objective is mutual understanding, but ultimately the goal is full visible unity – all in the spirit of Jesus’ own prayer for the unity of his disciples in John 17:21 ‘that they may all be one.’

For over 40 years now, The Anglican Centre in Rome has played an important role in fostering this conversation. The Director of the Centre is the Archbishop of Canterbury’s representative to the Holy See. He gives lectures and talks throughout Italy, and is a key resource for Anglican and Roman Catholic pilgrimage groups. The Anglican Centre in Rome's welcoming home-like atmosphere allows Anglicans and Roman Catholics to relax, discuss, and get to know each other.
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The Cathedral is an Accessible Anglican Church in Downtown Charleston

Anglicanism is a worldwide body of Christians responding to God’s revelation through Jesus Christ. Anglicanism brings together the authority of the Bible, the historic faith, and the beauty of structured prayer. It is rooted in tradition, yet contemporary in practice. It is united in substance, yet diverse in expression. We are a global family living out our faith in local communities.
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Whether you are drawn to our church for worship; for the beauty of music, art and architecture; or simply for a place of quiet and reflection, we hope you will find what you seek, and sense the presence of the Spirit in this place.
Ascension is an Episcopal church: an open, lively, inclusive community of Christians who gather to proclaim the good news of God’s love for all people. The center of our life together is the Holy Eucharist, which we celebrate on Sundays at 9 am, 11 am (with full choir), as well as on Wednesdays at 6 pm. Please join us — all are invited to the Lord’s Table.

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For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.

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A typical church service may include elements such as singing hymns or worship songs, prayers, readings from the Bible, a sermon or message delivered by a pastor or minister, and sometimes communion (the sharing of bread and wine, representing the body and blood of Jesus Christ).

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