About Us
We are Sierra Madre's village church, where all are welcome - from "town" and beyond.  We are a place to meet God and your neighbors, serving Christ today for those who will know and serve Christ tomorrow.  ​
Get Involved
​We offer praise and thanksgiving to God through a variety of ministries, including worship, fellowship, formation, pastoral care, outreach, and by being present in the larger church and our community.  
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Let's Keep Ascension Moving Forward....
Due to Covid-19, please consider, as you are able, keeping your pledge current.  Making an offering of your resources - time, talent, and treasure - is an integral part of what it means to be a Christian. There are many ways you can support our church.
Upcoming Events and Services
It is with sadness but understanding that all In-person church services, meetings and classes offered at Ascension are cancelled until some time in the future.  However, our Bishop John Taylor has lifted the restriction about officiating in our sanctuaries. The number of people permitted for this activity is  limited. 

Online Activities - Going Forward Together 

Ongoing
Wednesdays - 5:45 pm - Evening Prayer
Pastor Josh will celebrate Evening Prayer from his home via Facebook Live. Please scroll down for directions to Church of Ascension - Facebook Live.

This next Sunday is the 10th Sunday after Pentecost.  We will gather together from our own safe places either on Facebook Live or by Zoom call. 

08/09/2020 - Sunday -Holy Eucharist - Rite 1
09:00 am - Pastor Josh will celebrate Holy Eucharist from our Ascension side chapel with a small cadre.  Pastor Josh  will offer the homily.  A Zoom Coffee Hour will follow.

Important - Please read A Message from Fr. Michael for special information about  changes  concerning  Communion under Special Circumstances.  

​The Bulletin:  
  • Click on the August 9th  Sunday Bulletin  button located under Quick Links     
The Lessons for the 10th Sunday after Pentecost, Track 1.
  • Click on the Lessons for 10th Sunday after Pentecost button located under Quick Links          
Access to Church of Ascension Facebook Live page Access to Church of Ascension via Zoom
  • Please refer to the email from Fr. Michael dated 08/04/2020 for  instructions on accessing the Zoom meeting/coffee hour for this service.
Some practical Suggestions from Fr. Michael  to help us deal with this difficult time in our world:
  • Reach out to your friends in the congregation.  Or consider calling someone you don’t know.  If you need a copy of the parish directory, contact the parish office. 
  • Consider online prayer sites such as www.missionstclare.com. 
  • Close each day by reflecting on what you are grateful for. ​
Let's Keep Ascension Moving Forward....
Please consider, as you are able, keeping your pledge current, especially during this time of Covid-19.  The Church still has financial obligations in spite of our reduced capacity. You might consider signing up through your bank for auto-pay scheduled giving , or, perhaps, mailing your pledge to our Ascension office at the address located at the bottom of this page.  Feel free to click on the  Give  button located  under our Quick Links, if it would be more convenient for you doing this time of Covid-19 .
Your gifts are fuel we use to  ​"...Keep Ascension Moving Forward...."
Click on the above link to access Dr. Kimball's Trinity Sunday Homily

Comments from Fr. Michael :

"... it was one of the best Trinity sermons I have heard."
 "Theologically brilliant and apt for the times we’re living through."

Take some time and read the Trinity Sunday Homily offered by Trevor Kimball, PhD, one of our own. Trevor and Emily attend Ascension's 8 am service.

​Trevor just recently completed his PhD in Philosophy of Religion and Theology at Claremont Graduate University.  Congratulations!!
​​Quick Links​
​A Message from Fr. Michael:
Please Read

Going forward, for the time being, we will not be gathering outside in groups for Communion under Special Circumstances. Instead, Deacon Ed, Pastor Josh, or myself will be available Tuesday and Wednesday mornings, from 8:30am until 10:00am, to administer Communion under Special Circumstances to individuals and households by appointment. Simply call or email the office Monday between 9am and 2pm to see which time slots are available, and we’ll greet you outside the bell tower door. I’m also willing to set a separate time to accommodate your work schedules. As always, I’m trying to make decisions with the community’s safety and well-being being the primary consideration, and love being our primary value.
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 I pray everyone is well
and staying safe.

Blessings, 
Father Michael+

A Prayer for These Times:

Grant to us, Lord, we pray, the spirit to think and do always those things that are right, that we, who cannot exist without you, may by you be enabled to live according to your will; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Know that God is with us.
The Episcopal Church of the Ascension
25 East Laurel Ave
Sierra Madre, CA 91024
Phone: 626-355-1133
Email: ​parish@ascension-sie​rramadre.com

Sunday Schedule
8:00 a.m. - The Holy Eucharist (Rite I)
10:15 a.m. - The Holy Eucharist (Rite II, with music)
Childcare is available at both services