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.
Lent 2023
"Eternal Lord of love, behold your Church walking once more the pilgrim way of Lent, led by your cloud by day, by night your fire, moved by your love and toward your presence bent: far off yet here--the goal of all desire." (The Hymnal 1982, # 149, text by Thomas H. Cain)
Raising of Lazarus, Giotto, 1304-1306, Scrovegni (Arena) Chapel, Padua
This Week at AscensionMonday, March 20
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Sunday, March 26th
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Leadership Transition
The search committee has recently received several applications from those interested in becoming Ascension's next rector. The committee will be evaluating the applications over the next weeks and determining which candidates to interview. Further information on the search for a new rector can be found here.
The search committee has recently received several applications from those interested in becoming Ascension's next rector. The committee will be evaluating the applications over the next weeks and determining which candidates to interview. Further information on the search for a new rector can be found here.
Lent 2023
A full listing of our Lenten programs can be found here.
Stations of the Cross
Fridays at Noon
Detail from Stations of the Cross, Church of the Ascension, Chicago
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"We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you. Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world”
Please join us as we participate in this ancient practice of commemorating the Passion of Jesus by walking the way of the Cross each Friday in Lent at noon. |
Lenten Book Study
Entering the Passion of Jesus
Sundays in Lent, Beginning March 5
Following the 11 a.m. mass
Sundays in Lent, Beginning March 5
Following the 11 a.m. mass
Begin your preparation for Holy Week by studying the Passion of Jesus with New Testament scholar Amy-Jill Levine. We'll be using her book, Entering the Passion of Jesus: A Beginner’s Guide to Holy Week, for our study. Copies are available at the church. Suggested donation is $5.
"Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have for such sacrifices are pleasing to God" Hebrews, 13:16
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Pantry@ Ascension
The first Saturday of the month Volunteers Welcome Please click here for more information on volunteering. |
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Regular Sunday Schedule
7:30 a.m. Morning Prayer (NOTE NEW TIME). 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 (NOTE NEW TIME). 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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New here?
We want you to feel comfortable, curious and blessed at the Church of the Ascension. Learn about us before your visit. |
"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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