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.
The Trinity in an Initial B, Master of the Codex Rossiano (Siena), c. 1387, Metropolitan Museum of Art
Sunday, June 4, Trinity Sunday
7:30 a.m. Morning Prayer via Zoom
9 a.m. Sung Mass
11 a.m. Solemn Mass*
3:30 p.m. Organ Recital*
4 p.m. Evensong and Benediction*
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.
Feast of the Visitation
Wednesday, May 31st
Said Mass at 6:30 p.m.*
The Visitation, Mariotto Albertinelli, 1503, Uffizzi, Florence
"Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have for such sacrifices are pleasing to God" Hebrews, 13:16
Pantry@ Ascension
This Saturday, June 3
Volunteers Welcome
Please click here for more information on volunteering.
Leadership Transition
The search committee has concluded its first-round interviews and selected candidates for in-person interviews in June. Further information on the search for a new rector can be found here.
The search committee has concluded its first-round interviews and selected candidates for in-person interviews in June. Further information on the search for a new rector can be found 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
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.
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"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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