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.
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.
Epiphany at Ascension 2021
![]() In keeping with the current Covid restrictions from the Diocese of Chicago, all services are currently being conducted remotely and can be accessed in real time by clicking on the links to Zoom provided below. Masses are also streamed on Facebook and archived on Ascension's YouTube channel. Join us this coming Sunday, Jan. 31st at 11:30 a.m. for our
Annual Meeting via Zoom. More details can be found in our newsletter, This Week at Ascension. The meeting will follow Sunday's usual service schedule of Morning Prayer at 9:30 a.m. and Mass at 10:00 a.m. All are welcome though only members of the parish are allowed to vote. Sunday Schedule
9:30 a.m. - Morning Prayer, via Zoom 10:00 a.m. - Stay-at-Home Mass via Zoom NOTE: The mass is also Live-Streamed Mass via Facebook. 11:15 a.m. - Virtual Coffee Hour via Zoom (Please click on any link above to participate). Weekday Masses - Wednesdays 6:30 p.m.
6:30 p.m. - Stay-at-Home Mass via Zoom Weekday Morning Prayer 8:00 a.m. Monday through Saturday led by Br. Jonathan Wheat, SMJ via Facebook Live Weekday Evening Prayer 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday Join any evening via Zoom Current and Recent Music and Archived Liturgies ... ... at Ascension's YouTube Channel (when available) and/or ... at Ascension's Facebook page (when available) During the pandemic, the Ascension Choir has made a few recordings. A sample of some of the music making during the pandemic can be found here. |
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A recording of our Stay-at-Home Lessons & Carols can be found on our video page.
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Food Pantry Update
Please click here for an update from Food Pantry Coordinator, The Rev. Charles Farrell, Deacon |
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"Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness."
Sunday Worship Schedule
8:30 a.m. - Morning Prayer, via Zoom 9:00 a.m. - Stay-at-Home Mass via Zoom 11:00 a.m. In-person said Mass with Organ (registration is required for all in-person services) Full Schedule |
Our free parking lot is located on the northeast corner of La Salle Boulevard and Maple Street.
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