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.
 Faces Series: Jesus the Fiery Prophet,
Jyoti Sahi, oil on canvas, 2002
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Feast of St. Mary the Virgin
Monday, August 15, 6:30 p.m.
Solemn Sung Mass
Join us in-person or online ( Facebook and YouTube) as we celebrate this important feast. An ice cream social will follow the mass in Our Lady of Victory Garden.
Assumption Window, Church of the Ascension, Chicago
Upcoming Fall Programming
The clergy and lay leadership have been busy developing a full offering of programs for the fall. Click here to see what is in store beginning in September.
First Saturday of the Month
Volunteer to help with the Pantry@ Ascension
Please click here for more information on volunteering.
Volunteer to help with the Pantry@ Ascension
Please click here for more information on volunteering.
Leadership Transition
The Search Committee issued a brief status update on July 6, 2022. You can find it and more information on the leadership transition here.
The Search Committee issued a brief status update on July 6, 2022. You can find it and more information on the leadership transition here.
Regular Sunday Schedule
8:30 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 live-streamed on Facebook and YouTube)
The Order of Worship can be viewed here.
8:30 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 live-streamed on Facebook and YouTube)
The Order of Worship can be viewed here.
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
8:30 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) (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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