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--live-streamed services as well as an archive of past services are available on our YouTube channel.
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--live-streamed services as well as an archive of past services are available on our YouTube channel.
Sunday Solemn High Mass and Wednesday evening's low mass are streamed live on Facebook and our YouTube Channel. Recently streamed services are also archived on our YouTube channel. In-person worship no longer requires pre-registration. However, for the purposes of contact tracing, we ask that you check in with an usher upon arrival.
The Order of Worship for this coming Sunday's Mass can be found here.
The Order of Worship for this coming Sunday's Mass can be found here.
Advent at Ascension
Ascension Advent Wreath
"Cast away the works of darkness and put on the armor of light..." (From the Collect for Advent I, BCP)
We look forward to welcoming you during this season of anticipation and preparation for the Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ. Please note the new Mass Schedule beginning Sunday, November 28th--Said Mass with organ voluntaries and hymns at 9:00 a.m. and Solemn High Mass at 11:00 a.m.
We look forward to welcoming you during this season of anticipation and preparation for the Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ. Please note the new Mass Schedule beginning Sunday, November 28th--Said Mass with organ voluntaries and hymns at 9:00 a.m. and Solemn High Mass at 11:00 a.m.
NEW SUNDAY SCHEDULE
8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer via Zoom
9:00 a.m. Said Mass with Organ Voluntaries and Hymns (in-person)
11:00 a.m. Solemn High Mass (In-person and live-streamed)
The Order of Worship for this Sunday's 11:00 a.m. Mass can be viewed here.
8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer via Zoom
9:00 a.m. Said Mass with Organ Voluntaries and Hymns (in-person)
11:00 a.m. Solemn High Mass (In-person and live-streamed)
The Order of Worship for this Sunday's 11:00 a.m. Mass can be viewed here.
Advent Lessons and Carols
December 5th, 4:00 p.m.
Join us for this traditional service of Advent Lessons and Carols featuring the Church of the Ascension Choir. The Order of Worship can be viewed here.
Service is followed by a festive reception.
December 5th, 4:00 p.m.
Join us for this traditional service of Advent Lessons and Carols featuring the Church of the Ascension Choir. The Order of Worship can be viewed here.
Service is followed by a festive reception.
Volunteer to help with the Pantry@ Ascension
This Saturday, December 4th!
Please click here for more information on volunteering.
This Saturday, December 4th!
Please click here for more information on volunteering.
Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception,
G. B. Tiepolo, 1696-1700
Feast of the Immaculate Conception
Wednesday, December 8th
6:00 p.m. Evening Prayer followed by The Holy Rosary
6:30 p.m. Sung Mass with Organ and Soloists
The Rosary and Mass will be streamed live. A reception will follow the Mass.
Wednesday, December 8th
6:00 p.m. Evening Prayer followed by The Holy Rosary
6:30 p.m. Sung Mass with Organ and Soloists
The Rosary and Mass will be streamed live. A reception will follow the Mass.
Advent Quite Morning
Saturday, December 11th
8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Join us for an in-person mini-retreat as we pray, reflect, and listen and look for Christ’s ever growing presence in our world. A light breakfast will be provided and the day will conclude with Mass at 11:00 a.m.
Saturday, December 11th
8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Join us for an in-person mini-retreat as we pray, reflect, and listen and look for Christ’s ever growing presence in our world. A light breakfast will be provided and the day will conclude with Mass at 11:00 a.m.
Spiritual Formation in Advent
Mondays in Advent (beginning Nov. 29th), 7:30 p.m. via Zoom, ending with Compline at 8:30 p.m.
Explore the stories from Scripture of Zechariah and Elizabeth, Mary, the journey to Bethlehem, and the visit from the Magi as Ascension's Curate, Mother Murphy-Gill leads us in reflection and discussion of Amy-Jill Levine’s book, Light of the World: A Beginners Guide to Advent. See This Week at Ascension for more information.
Mondays in Advent (beginning Nov. 29th), 7:30 p.m. via Zoom, ending with Compline at 8:30 p.m.
Explore the stories from Scripture of Zechariah and Elizabeth, Mary, the journey to Bethlehem, and the visit from the Magi as Ascension's Curate, Mother Murphy-Gill leads us in reflection and discussion of Amy-Jill Levine’s book, Light of the World: A Beginners Guide to Advent. See This Week at Ascension for more information.
Re-Masking
In keeping with the latest federal, state, local, and diocesan recommendations, masks are to be worn by anyone participating in any indoor activity at Ascension. Please click here for further details and the latest Ascension pandemic protocols.
In keeping with the latest federal, state, local, and diocesan recommendations, masks are to be worn by anyone participating in any indoor activity at Ascension. Please click here for further details and the latest Ascension pandemic protocols.
Help Wanted!
Be a Part of Ascension's Outreach to the World
We're looking for a part-time Technology Associate to help us run our AV system on 1-3 Sundays a month. The full position description is included here.
Be a Part of Ascension's Outreach to the World
We're looking for a part-time Technology Associate to help us run our AV system on 1-3 Sundays a month. The full position description is included here.
Regular Sunday Schedule
8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer, via Zoom
9:00 a.m. - In-Person Mass (with organ voluntaries and a hymn)
11:00 a.m. - Solemn High Mass (In-Person and live-streamed on Facebook and YouTube)
8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer, via Zoom
9:00 a.m. - In-Person Mass (with organ voluntaries and a hymn)
11:00 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
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Long-time Parishioner Profiled in The New York Times
 Evan Jenkins for The New York Times
Long-time member of Church of the Ascension, Edward Minieka was recently profiled in the New York Times. The article, written by Pulitzer Prize winner, Michael Paulson, highlights Edward's love of and devotion to the arts in Chicago, and explores how this "super fan" has coped through the pandemic lockdown when in-person cultural events were on hold. A link to the article can be found here.
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Sunday Worship Schedule
8:30 a.m. - Morning Prayer, via Zoom 9:00 a.m.-In-person Mass (with organ voluntaries and a hymn ) 11:00 a.m. - Solemn High Mass (In-person and streamed on Facebook and YouTube) (pre-registration is not required for in-person services, but please check in with an usher upon arrival) 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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