New here?

We want you to feel comfortable, curious and blessed when you visit the Church of the Ascension. Our style of worship is rooted in Anglo-Catholic tradition, and a learning curve is normal here.

Please don’t hesitate to ask questions. We look forward to welcoming you and getting to know you.

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Our Masses

Worship Schedule

Your first experience here will likely be at a mass. Our two Sunday masses are each distinctive:

• Sung Mass at 9:00 a.m. 
• Solemn High Mass at 11 a.m.

During the week, said masses are offered at the following times: 
Monday - 12 pm
Tuesday - 8 am
Wednesday - 6:30 pm 
Thursday - 8 am
Friday - 12 pm

Additionally, holy days are frequently observed with additional evening and/or Saturday masses.  Those in the pews actively share in worship: standing, kneeling, praying, singing. You will  be given a printed leaflet with the order of worship when you enter the church. Even so, you may worry about what you should do. Please relax, pray and begin. Follow in ways that feel comfortable to you.

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Our Parish

Parishioners cheering on the participants in the Chicago Marathon.

Parishioners enjoying a reception in Ascension's Our Lady of Victory Garden

Many of our neighbors join the Church of the Ascension because it’s their neighborhood parish and are looking for a deeper faith, meaningful friendship, good preaching or opportunities to serve others. 

Ascension is also a destination. Many come from far and wide because they seek and value the unique pageantry and solemnity of our Anglo-Catholic worship and our cherished tradition of sacred music. Learn more about our community.

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What else?

• Opportunities for learning and fellowship are provided throughout the year, often in conjunction with holy day worship that includes not only Christmas, Epiphany, and Holy Week and Easter, but feasts including the Presentation of our Lord (Candlemas), Ascension Day, Corpus Christi, the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Michaelmas, All Saints, and All Souls. Keep current on our happenings with our weekly e-newsletter. 
• We provide food to over 150 households monthly through a first-Saturday food pantry that has become our primary outreach ministry. We welcome volunteers and donations. Learn more about our food pantry. 
• The Seven Sacraments of the Church (including baptisms, weddings, last rites and funerals, and others) are approached with the same sincerity and care as our regular worship. 

Being Part of Church of the Ascension

Want to learn more? Feel free to contact with your questions: [email protected]. We look forward to hearing from you.