Church of the Ascension Episcopal - Chicago, IL
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  • Home
  • Meet Us
    • New here?
    • Anglo-Catholicism
    • Connections
    • Leadership
    • History
  • Worship & Music
    • Worship
    • Worship & Nursery Schedule
    • Music
    • Sacraments >
      • Baptisms
      • Weddings
      • Ministry at Time of Death
      • Other Sacraments
    • Glossary
  • NEWS
    • Newsletters & Sermons
    • Pandemic Information
    • Leadership Transition
  • Get Involved
    • Recent Programs 2022
    • Calendar
    • Pantry@Ascension
    • Faith Formation
    • Worship Ministries
    • Society of Mary
    • Donate
  • Contact
    • Contact Form
    • Directions & Parking
  • Live Stream

Anglo-Catholicism 

The term Anglo-Catholic describes two aspects of our long history and our ongoing faith and worship. Anglican churches are those in the tradition of, and with ongoing ties to, the Church of England. (In the United States, we are mainly called Episcopalians.) The Catholic part of our identity is evident to many upon entering the church and taking part in our worship:
  • We value and relish liturgy and music that engage and nourish the heart, the mind and all the senses.
  • Our reverence for the sacrament of the Eucharist, the Mass, Christ’s Body and Blood, is emphasized by the architecture of the space and many features of our worship.
  • We have a strong sense of taking part, as Christ’s people, in the Communion of Saints. Come say a prayer and light a votive candle at the shrine of Saint Mary the Virgin, Mother of Our Lord, or the shrine of our patron saint, Michael the Archangel. Our own living faith is inspired and sustained by remembering the lives and witness of those who are now eternally with God.
Episcopalians in general, and Anglo-Catholics in particular, use many unusual words. You may find yourself learning a new language! To help, we’ve provided a Glossary of Churchly Terms.
The best way to understand our traditions is to see them in action. Join us this Sunday, and we'll be happy to show you more! 
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Our services are steeped in ceremony and traditions.

"Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness."

Church of the Ascension
1133 N La Salle Dr.
Chicago, IL 60610-2601
Phone: 312-664-1271
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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) 

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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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