Ascension Episcopal Parish in Portland, Oregon

Thanksgiving Day Service: 10 A.M. Sung Mass with Hymns

We gather together to give thanks to God. For we are blessed with God’s Guidance, enduring Love, and a Hope that is our stronghold. All are invited to join in worship on Thanksgiving Day, November 28.

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We welcome worshipers of all ages who are seeking Christ through traditional worship in an intimate, beautiful setting.

We are a historic church in Portland’s West Hills.  We are part of the Episcopal Diocese of Oregon and the Episcopal Church of the USA, a self-governing branch of the Anglican Communion

Families are welcome at Ascension. You are welcome to bring your children to our services. We also have an unstaffed Nursery available for families.


Who We Are

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worship

Our Liturgy is Rite I (traditional language and forms) from the Book of Common Prayer

We offer two services every Sunday: a Rite I Mass with Hymns at 10 A.M., with traditional Anglican music, and a Said Mass at 8 A.M.

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Parishioners of all ages find a welcoming home at Ascension. Our small size allows us to get to know each well and enjoy the family feel of our small community and our worship services. Events throughout the year, including our Harvest Dinner, Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper, Easter Brunch, and Summer Hootenanny are beloved traditions in our families.

COMMUNITY

Our beautiful chapel regularly hosts special events ranging from lectures to recitals to our Salon Series of concerts. Please see our Calendar Page for more information.


Give

There are many ways in which you can help support the work of Ascension Parish, from making an annual pledge or one-time offering to donating to our music program, flowers for Sunday services or our Episcopal Relief and Development goat project that supports families in Africa. The link below will allow you to contribute via debit or credit card to a menu of offerings.

If you would like to make a pledge, please email John Holtz stating the amount and the frequency that you wish to pledge. If you would like to set up your pledge online, you can make a one-time offering or schedule recurring payments. Your checks will miss you!

Salon Series Concert: Carols in the Chapel

Join us on Dec. 7 at 4 P.M. for a concert of carols for women’s trio. You’ll also have the chance to sing along with traditional carols accompanied by our Coulter organ. Visit our Events Page to learn more.


Welcoming our New Priest-in-Charge

We are delighted to welcome the Rev. SuEllen Pommier as our new Priest-in-Charge. Mother SuEllen recently completed her curacy at St. Michael and All Angels and will now be leading all services at Ascension. Come welcome her at our 8:00 A.M. and 10:00 A.M. Sunday morning Masses!