Welcome to Ascension!
For almost 60 years the Church of the Ascension has served God by reaching out to our neighbors in caring and supportive ways with the love of Christ. We are a community of ordinary people blessed in wisdom, rich in humor, with an abiding affection for each other, working to build a better world. There are no perfect people at the Ascension, and you don’t have to be one either to be part of the Ascension.
Christ comes to all of us just as we are – and gives us the grace not to stay that way. Through worship and service, through laughter and prayer and pastoral care, we help each other grow more and more into the image of Christ.
Worship and Prayer
Sunday Holy Communion 8:30 am Chapel – A quiet and intimate celebration of Holy Communion, an ideal way to begin the week, followed by coffee and conversation.
10:30 am Church - Our main Sung Eucharist, in person, with fellowship in the parish hall following the service. This service is also live-streamed and recorded. Ascension Don Mills YouTube channel.
Thursday 10:30 Holy Communion – A short, quiet service in the middle of the week, which offers space to step aside from the busyness of life and be refreshed through prayer, scripture, and the presence of Christ.
Compline (Evening Prayer) – Thursdays at 7:00 pm via ZoomA quiet, reflective service to end the day. Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8640 8306346
Online Prayer Resources – Forward Day by Day may be read online at https://prayer.forwardmovement.org/. Copies in regular and larger print are available at the Information Table.
Upcoming Events
Notices
HOLY WEEK & EASTER SERVICES
Passion/Palm Sunday, March 29th
Holy Eucharist 8:30 am
Holy Eucharist, Passion of St. Luke &
Liturgy of the Palms 10:30 am
Hot Cross Buns for everyone!
Maundy Thursday, April 2nd
Loaf & Ladle Supper 6 pm
Holy Eucharist & Foot Washing 7 pm
Good Friday, April 3rd
The Cross of Christ
A Good Friday Devotion 11:00 am
Holy Saturday, April 4th
Lighting of the New Fire 5:30 pm
Wine & Cheese Reception following
Sunday of the Resurrection
Easter Day, April 5th
Holy Eucharist 8:30 am & 10:30 am
Simnel Cake Reception
March Food Bank Focus – Cooking Oil, please leave your oil donation at the information table at the back of the church.
COFFEE WITH REV. NICK – “Bring What’s on Your Heart” Wednesday, March 18, 10:00 am
RIDES MINISTRY – Need a ride to or from church? Or able to help by offering one? Please sign “Rides Book” at the back of the church so we can connect rides. Thank you for helping our sisters and brothers join us in worship.
FAITHWORKS – This years goal is $2550. Make cheques payable to Church of Ascension Marked “FaithWorks”. FaithWorks is a charitable program of the Diocese and supports Ministry Partners throughout Ontario serve the needs of people who are Indigenous, homeless, hungry, at-risk women, children or youth, immigrants or refugees, or struggling with HIV/AIDS.
FLOWERS AT THE ALTAR – To remember a loved at the altar, fill out a flower card and place it on the Offering Plate or contact the Church Office by Palm Sunday, Mar. 29th.
LIGHTING A CANDLE – Each Sunday you’re welcome to light a candle at our new votive stand.
INTERESTED IN BAPTISM, CONFIRMATION OR REAFFIRMATION OF BAPTISMAL VOWS please peak with Rev. Nick
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT
DIOCESAN LENTEN STUDY
All are welcome to a free diocesan Lenten book study on Encampment: Resistance, Grace, and an Unhoused Community by Maggie Helwig. Five Wednesday evenings in Lent, February 25 – March 25.
Sign up online.
Want to Volunteer?
At Ascension we're always looking for volunteers to help with our various activities around the Church.
Give OnlineJanuary Prayer!
God of new beginnings, help us slow down and listen. Guide our steps as we plan and act, and give us hope, patience, and courage for this new year. Amen.
Our Ministries
Kids
Ages 1 - 12
Diocesan Youth Program
Children & Youth
Students
Grade 6 - 12
Parish Life
A Place to Grow & Serve
Worship
Worship Ministry
Worship Services
All are Welcome