Welcome to Ascension!
The Church of the Ascension is a diverse and welcoming Episcopal Church located in Chicago’s vibrant Gold Coast neighborhood. Part of the world-wide Anglican Communion, we are grounded in rich Anglo-Catholic traditions in which we encounter God’s abundant grace and love for us and for the world. Wherever you are in your life with God – hesitant searcher or long-time churchgoer – we pray that you may find a spiritual home with us at the Church of the Ascension. Please join us soon, either in person or remotely via our live-stream on Facebook and YouTube.
The Church of the Ascension is a diverse and welcoming Episcopal Church located in Chicago’s vibrant Gold Coast neighborhood. Part of the world-wide Anglican Communion, we are grounded in rich Anglo-Catholic traditions in which we encounter God’s abundant grace and love for us and for the world. Wherever you are in your life with God – hesitant searcher or long-time churchgoer – we pray that you may find a spiritual home with us at the Church of the Ascension. Please join us soon, either in person or remotely via our live-stream on Facebook and YouTube.
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Sunday, February 12th
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Upcoming at AscensionWe Should Talk--Discussion Series
This popular series returns this week. All sessions will take place at 7 p.m. over Zoom Thursday, Feb 9th To Learn Mary's Humility Parishioner Caroline Wills will lead us in a discussion of the 13th Century Dutch poet and mystic Hadewijch of Brabant. We'll look at her poetry and explore images of motherhood, desire, and humility. Thursday, March 2nd From Roman to Anglican: A Catholic Journey Join in on this discussion led by Ascension's Curate, Mother Murphy-Gill. |
Lent 2023
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"Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have for such sacrifices are pleasing to God" Hebrews, 13:16
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Pantry@ Ascension
First Saturday of the Month Volunteers Welcome Please click here for more information on volunteering. |
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Regular Sunday Schedule
7:30 a.m. Morning Prayer (NOTE NEW TIME). via Zoom
9 a.m. - In-Person Sung Mass (with organ voluntaries and hymns)
10 a.m. - Rite of Reconciliation available in the confessional at the back of the church and by appointment
11 a.m. - Solemn High Mass (In-Person and live-streamed on Facebook and YouTube)
7:30 a.m. Morning Prayer (NOTE NEW TIME). via Zoom
9 a.m. - In-Person Sung Mass (with organ voluntaries and hymns)
10 a.m. - Rite of Reconciliation available in the confessional at the back of the church and by appointment
11 a.m. - Solemn High Mass (In-Person and live-streamed on Facebook and YouTube)
Weekday Masses - Wednesdays 6:30 p.m.
6:30 p.m. - Live-streamed and In-Person Mass via YouTube and Facebook
Weekday Morning Prayer
7:30 a.m. Monday through Friday
led by Br. Jonathan Wheat, CMJ via Facebook Live
Weekday Evening Prayer
6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday
Join any evening via Zoom
6:30 p.m. - Live-streamed and In-Person Mass via YouTube and Facebook
Weekday Morning Prayer
7:30 a.m. Monday through Friday
led by Br. Jonathan Wheat, CMJ via Facebook Live
Weekday Evening Prayer
6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday
Join any evening via Zoom
Masks Recommended
Given the latest information from the City of Chicago and in keeping with CDC guidelines, Ascension has returned to recommending but not requiring masks. Further information and updated guidelines can be found here.
Given the latest information from the City of Chicago and in keeping with CDC guidelines, Ascension has returned to recommending but not requiring masks. Further information and updated guidelines can be found here.
Leadership Transition
The approved Ascension parish profile can be viewed here. Further information on the search for a new rector can be found here.
The approved Ascension parish profile can be viewed here. Further information on the search for a new rector can be found here.
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New here?
We want you to feel comfortable, curious and blessed at the Church of the Ascension. Learn about us before your visit. |
"Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness."
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Sunday Worship Schedule
7:30 a.m. - Morning Prayer, via Zoom 9:00 a.m.-In-person Sung Mass (with organ voluntaries and hymns ) 11:00 a.m. - Solemn High Mass (In-person and streamed on Facebook and YouTube) Full Schedule
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Our free parking lot is located on the northeast corner of La Salle Boulevard and Maple Street.
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