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.
Meet our New Rector
The Rev. Carlos de la Torre has been called to serve as Ascension's 18th Rector. You can read his bio here. A recorded conversation with Fr. de la Torre can be found here. You can read his letter to the parish here.
Ascension's 18th Rector, Fr. Carlos de la Torre.
The Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard, Salomon Koninck, 1647-49, Hermitage Museum
Sunday, September 24, The Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost
7:30 a.m. Morning Prayer via Zoom
9 a.m. Sung Mass
10 a.m. Confessions Available
11 a.m. Solemn Mass*
The order of worship for the solemn mass, when available, can be found here.
*Indicates a service that will be live-streamed on Facebook and YouTube.
*Indicates a service that will be live-streamed on Facebook and YouTube.
The Inspiration of St. Matthew, Caravaggio, 1602, San Luigi dei Francesi, Rome
Thursday, September 21, 2023
Feast of St. Matthew
12 p.m. Said Mass
Save the Date
Fall of the Rebel Angels (detail) Luca Giordano, c. 1666, Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna
Feast of St. Michael and All Angels
Institution of our New Rector
Friday, September 29th
Solemn Mass at 7 p.m.*
Join us as we celebrate our patronal feast and officially welcome Fr. Carlos de la Torre as the Church of the Ascension's 18th Rector. A festive reception will follow the mass. You can view the invitation to the installation here. The service will be streamed live on Facebook and YouTube.
Outreach Ministries
"Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have for such sacrifices are pleasing to God" Hebrews, 13:16
Chrys's Closet--Help for Migrants, Refugees, and Asylum Seekers
Shop Open Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Volunteers Welcome
Ascension is now serving as a host for the "shop" initially set up by St. Chrysostom's to provide necessities for newly arrived migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers. You can read more about the program here, about how this ministry fits into the larger efforts of Chicago churches to address the crisis here, and about our parish's involvement here. More information on how you can donate items for the shop and/or volunteer can be found here.
Pantry @ Ascension
First Saturday of the Month
Volunteers Welcome
Please click here for more information on volunteering.
Leadership Transition
The Rev. Carlos de la Torre has been called to serve as Ascension's 18th rector. You can read the wardens' announcement and find more information on the search committee here.
The Rev. Carlos de la Torre has been called to serve as Ascension's 18th rector. You can read the wardens' announcement and find more information on the search committee here.
Regular Sunday Schedule
7:30 a.m. Morning Prayer 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 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
*Please note: Weekday online Morning Prayer is currently on a brief hiatus. Information on when it will return will be published in an upcoming newsletter and on our Facebook page.
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
*Please note: Weekday online Morning Prayer is currently on a brief hiatus. Information on when it will return will be published in an upcoming newsletter and on our Facebook page.
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.
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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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