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!

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Thanksgiving Day Service

Join us for a Rite I Thanksgiving Day Mass on November 27 at 9 A.M. Learn more.


Celebration of New Ministry

Join us for a service celebrating the installation of our Rector, the Rev. Dr. SuEllen Pommier. The Rt. Rev’d Diana Akiyama, Bishop of Western Oregon, presides. Learn more.


Advent and Christmas at Ascension

Join us for Advent and Christmas at Ascension.

Advent I
Nov. 30: 8 A.M. Said Mass | 10 A.M. Sung Mass with Hymns

Advent II
Dec. 7: 8 A.M. Said Mass | 10 A.M. Sung Mass with Hymns

Advent III: Gaudete Sunday
Dec. 14: 8 A.M. Said Mass | 10 A.M. Advent Service of Lessons and Carols with Eucharist

Advent IV
Dec. 21: 8 A.M. Said Mass | 10 A.M. Sung Mass with Hymns

Christmas Eve
Dec. 24: 4:30 P.M. Family Mass | 7 P.M. Festival of Lessons and Carols with Eucharist

Visit the Events Page to learn more.


Dec. 16: Salon Series Concert for Austen’s Birthday

Our next Salon Series concert is A Regency Salon for the 250th birthday of beloved author (and Anglican) Jane Austen. Join us on December 16 for Classical and Baroque music from Austen’s own music library, including several seasonal carols. Learn more.