Ascension Episcopal Parish in Portland, Oregon


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

We have an unstaffed Nursery available for families.


Who We Are

worship

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

Summer Schedule: 9:00 A.M Mass every Sunday, June 15 - September 14

Regular Schedule: 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.

FAmily

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 Barbeque are beloved traditions in our families.

COMMUNITY

Our beautiful chapel regularly hosts special events ranging from lectures 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!

Two-Service Schedule Resumes 9/21

On September 21, we return to our two-service Sunday schedule:

8:00 A.M. Said Mass

10:00 A.M. Sung Mass with Hymns

Visit our Calendar page to learn more.


Fall Choir Season

The Ascension Choir fall season begins on Sunday, September 21. This season, the choir will rehearse on Sundays from 11:30 to 12:30. The choir does not sing an anthem every Sunday; instead, we sing three special choral services this season. We will sing an Evensong for All Saints Day on November 1, an Advent Service of Lessons and Carols on December 14, and a Christmas Eve service on December 24. Choir is open to singers aged teen to adult who can read music, and you don’t need to be a member of Ascension to sing with us. Please get in touch with Minister of Music Emma Cowell if you would like to participate.