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.  ​
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​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:  Going Forward Together
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For God will lead Israel with joy, in the light of his glory, with the mercy and righteousness that come from him. (Baruch 5:9)
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​Thursday Mornings - Thursday Morning mass has resumed - 8:15 am
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12/05/2021 - Second Sunday of Advent

Both 8 am and 10:15 am services will be held inside, in-person, and broadcast via Facebook Live. Please be assured that CDC, LA County and Diocesan Covid -19 re-opening protocols are in place.

The Bulletin for the 12/05/2021  Service:  
  • Click on the appropriate button located under Quick Links for the 12/05/2021 bulletin.
Lessons for this Service:
  • Click on the​ Second Sunday of Advent button located under Quick Links.    
Access to Church of Ascension Facebook Live page 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...."
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​Message from Fr. Michael:

This Sunday at the 10:15 service, we look forward to the choir and Dr. Deb Huffman offering the anthem “O Come, Divine Messiah.” Preaching at both services will be Pastor Josh.
Both of our Sunday services will be live streamed on Facebook Live. It is our intention to keep the remote option for joining our worship for the foreseeable future.  

ST. ANNE’S ALTAR GUILD IS COLLECTING FOR CHRISTMAS FLOWERS AND GREENS: Envelopes are available at the back of the church and in the parish hall. Checks should be made out to the Church of the Ascension and turned in by December 19th for donations to be noted in the Christmas bulletin.  SIMILARLY, OUR MUSIC MINISTRY IS ASKING FOR YOUR SUPPORT. Envelopes are available at the back of the church and in the parish hall. Checks should be made out to The Church of the Ascension (with the notation “Music Fund”) and turned in by December 19th for donations to be noted in the Christmas bulletin
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​Announcements:

The Tuesday Night Dinner Group will gather together at 6:00 on Tuesday, December 7th,  at  The Only Place in Town, 110 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. Sierra Madre - 626 355 3502.   Please RSVP to Ray Smith at ray@madre.net or Ray’s cell phone # 626-233-1035.  All are welcome.

FIRST WEDNESDAYS MEN'S LUNCH GROUP Please Note: For the month of December, the First Wednesday’s Lunch Group will meet on the 2nd Wednesday of the month—December 8th. Please RSVP to Father Michael. Location TBD.
 
Rectors Forum  ~ Thursday, December 9, 2021 from 9am to 10am in the Rectors office. Currently starting a new book: “Washed & Well-Fed” by C. Franklin Brookhart. Available at Amazon.

I pray everyone is well 
and staying safe.
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Blessings, 
Father Michael+
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Weekly Prayer:
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Merciful God, who sent your messengers the prophets to preach repentance and prepare the way for our salvation: Give us grace to heed their warnings and forsake our sins, that we may greet with joy the coming of Jesus Christ our Redeemer, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.


​​​​​Know that God is with us.
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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