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.  
Give 
Making an offering of our 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.
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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.

Online Activities - Going Forward Together  

Worship Opportunities Are Expanding.  This Sunday, 03/29/2020, Morning Prayer will be brought to you live from the Bamberger household.  You can participate in one of two ways. 
  • Join us on Facebook Live
               Click on the  f  icon to your right under Quick Links, or click on the Sunday Worship                      through Facebook Live link below. 
              Or
  • Join us through Zoom.
                ​Click on the  Sunday Worship through Zoom link below. 

Sunday Worship through Facebook Live:
https://www.facebook.com/Sierra-Madre-Episcopal-Church-of-the-Ascension-103773916383329/

Sunday Worship through Zoom:
Join Zoom Meetinghttps://zoom.us/j/203029870
Meeting ID: 203 029 870
One tap mobile
+16699006833,,203029870#
 
Dial by your location
 +1 669 900 6833
 
If you would like a program to use along with the Sunday service, please click on the following link:
  • Sunday Bulletin:   
https://www.ascension-sierramadre.com/uploads/1/1/6/1/116140737/5a_lent_rite_2_morning_prayer_legal_march_29_2020.pdf
            Or 
  • Click on the Button entitled 3/29/2020 Sunday Bulletin  located under the Quick Links to your right.
Immediately following Sunday Worship, those on Zoom can stay around for a Virtual Coffee Hour from 9:40 am to 10:00 am. Pastor Josh will then conduct the Between the Masses conversation beginning at 10:15 am, again using the same Sunday Worship through Zoom link located above. 

**The Zoom link to Monday Morning Prayer, Wednesday Evening Prayer, and Friday Evening Prayer and Devotional Study:
Join Zoom Meeting:  https://zoom.us/j/837987646?pwd=YnhIekp2NTR4Ly85bCtSZU1qTEJPUT09&status=success  
Meeting ID: 837 987 646
One tap mobile
+16699006833,,837987646#
 
Dial by your location
 +1 669 900 6833

**On Monday morning, Tim Hamlin will be saying Morning Prayer at 9:00 am . 
**On Wednesday evenings, Pastor Josh and Jobi will be having Evening Prayer at 5:45 pm. 
**On Friday evenings, Pastor Josh will be having Evening Prayer at 6:45 pm followed by a                devotional study. 

Christian Ed Opportunities this coming week will include:
  • Between the Masses at 10:15 am after our Sunday Service
  • The final session of the Lenten Bible Study on James, Chapter 5,  facilitated by Tim Hamlin at 7:00 pm on Wednesday evening, 04/02/2020 . Zoom meeting information to follow.
  • Rector’s Forum meeting on 04/03/2020, Thursday morning via Zoom at 9:00 am.  We will be starting a new book – A History of the Bible by John Barton (this book is available on Kindle as well as can be ordered in hard copy from Amazon.com, or the book seller of your choice).  Zoom meeting information to follow.
Finally, some practical Suggestions from Fr. Michael:
  • 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. 

​​Stay safe and be well.  Know that God is with us.  

Blessings,
Fr. Michael 
A Thought for Ascension...
Please consider, as you are able, keeping your pledge current.  The Church still has financial obligations in spite of our reduced capacity. One way is to give online through our website using this link https://www.ascension-sierramadre.com/give.html.  Another way is to mail your pledge to the office  or consider signing up through your bank for online giving.
​​Quick Links​

​A prayer for these times:

​Holy and gracious God, give us the strength to meet the health crisis looming around us. Enlighten researchers that they may discover the right vaccine against this disease. Guide the doctors, nurses and all medical technicians working with those who are infected to take correct actions for their care. Protect all medical staff and family or friends caring for those who are ill. Bring together the governments and governmental agencies around the world to work together to eradicate this health threat. Hold us all together so that we find creative ways to minister in this uncertain time. All this we ask through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Blessings,
Fr. Michael
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