- The Church of the Ascension, Windsor

Construction update. Entrance to the parking lot from University Ave is blocked once again. There is no street parking on University between Cameron and McKay Ave. Also the sidewalk might be unavailable along with the front main entrance to the church. The hall entrance along with the door by the Memorial Garden will remain available for use. University is closed East of Cameron Ave. Access to the church parking lot is available still from the alley off Cameron Ave. Parking is also available at Mason school and the west lot of Dollarama.

Welcome to Church of the Ascension

We enter into the House of the Lord gathering our hearts and prayers together as the children of God, continuing to rejoice in the peace that the risen Christ brings us.

As did the followers of Jesus who met Him on the road to Emmaus, we embrace our calling to serve as witnesses to the power of god's love for all His people and the redemption of humanity through Christ's sacrifice on the cross.

We hope that the Scriptures proclaimed will inspire you to help spread the "Easter Effect" to everyone that the Lord send your way during the week to come.

The Reverend Canon Lance Smith

Rector at The Church of The Ascension

During the Covid19 Pandemic, Canon Lance partnered with Cogeco to produce a weekly devotional program entitled "Reflection."

COGECO "YourTV Windsor"

With the resumption of in-person services the program has been discontinued, however, previous episodes may still be viewed on YouTube via the link found below.

VIDEOS

Click on the white button (below) to watch Reflection on the YourTV YouTube channel

Reflection (via YouTube)Reflection (via YouTube)

Easter 2026 Vox Pop

Easter Vox Pop

Click on the icon above and it will open a new page with the Newsletter and poster for upcoming services.

Scripture, Tradition, Reason

We recognize the importance of tradition and reason in seeking to understand what it is that Scripture is saying.

We do not put reason or tradition over Scripture since it is the ultimate authority.

Classic Traditional Anglican services: following liturgies from the Book of Common Prayer and the Book of Alternative Services

April 24, 2026

Fourth Sunday of Easter

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Rosary with a wooden cross next to the Bible

Celebration of the

Holy Eucharist

In-person services:

Sundays

at 8:30 am & 10:30 am

Wednesdays

at 10 am

At our services, you will hear words from the Bible, organ hymns (music) of worship, an engaging teaching (homily) from one of our priests and “liturgy” (a traditional form of Anglican worship).

Please do not be anxious about doing the "right thing" during the liturgy, but simply allow yourself to experience the service, and join in the worship according to your comfort level. You may follow along with the liturgy if you like but you do not have to participate in it if you don’t wish to. You may, without pressure or worry, just sit and observe how our worship service operates.

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The liturgy from the Canadian Anglican Book of Common Prayer (Traditional 1962 version) is used the first and last Sunday of each month at both liturgies. It is also used at each 10:00 am Wednesday service.

The liturgy from the Canadian Anglican Book of Alternative Services (Contemporary 1985 version) is used on the second and third Sunday of each month at both liturgies.

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Minister preaching in front of a gospel choir

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Church Life and Upcoming Events

Construction update. Entrance to the parking lot from University Ave is blocked once again. There is no street parking on University between Cameron and McKay Ave. University is closed East of Cameron Ave. Access to the church parking lot is available still from the alley off Cameron Ave. Parking is also available at Mason school and the west lot of Dollarama.

Office hours have changed. They are now Monday-Friday 9-2.

Centering Prayer is back on. Tuesday at 2:00.

Sunday April 24th we welcome the members of the Essex County District Masons to worship with us at the 10:30 service.

Saturday May 2nd Parish Pasta Dinner. More details to come.

Sunday May 3rd we welcome the members of the Royal Canadian Naval Association and the Ship's Company of the HMCS Hunter for the annual Commemoration of the Battle of the Atlantic at the 10:30 service.

Sunday May 3rd is the next Parish Council meeting to be held following coffee hour.

Bible Study has finished for the season.

Hosts are needed for Coffee Hour over the next few weeks. If you can provide a few plates of cookies or snacks and are able to clean up afterwards please sign up.

Please notify the church office or clergy if you require a clergy visit when you or a member of your family is admitted to the hospital as we can no longer access local patient information at the hospital.

If our parking lots are full going forward during this road construction we have secured permission to park on the side and back lot at Alicia Mason school (Northeast corner of University and McKay) and the west side of the building at Dollarama. (west side only please).

Choir practices have resumed on Thursday afternoons at 1:00 pm. Please speak with our new organist Steven if you would like to join.... before he asks you!

The ladies Auxiliary from the Church is in need of new members. Since COVID they have lost many of their members. They meet occasionally on Sunday mornings. They have worked gathering items in need for several outreach programs. They have aslo done the Sundae Sunday and teamed up with the BAC to do some of the meals. They understand you may not be able to help out all the time but when you can is vastly appreciated.

We are once again looking for volunteers for the following:

Greeters to welcome parishioners

Readers for the scriptures during service

Hosts for coffee hour

If interested please contact the office and let us know how you would like to get involved.

Welcome to Church of the Ascension

We enter into the House of the Lord gathering our hearts and prayers together as the children of God, continuing to rejoice in the peace that the risen Christ brings us.

As did the followers of Jesus who met Him on the road to Emmaus, we embrace our calling to serve as witnesses to the power of god's love for all His people and the redemption of humanity through Christ's sacrifice on the cross.

We hope that the Scriptures proclaimed will inspire you to help spread the "Easter Effect" to everyone that the Lord send your way during the week to come.

The Reverend Canon Lance Smith

Rector at The Church of The Ascension

COGECO "YourTV Windsor"

Easter 2026 Vox Pop

Scripture, Tradition, Reason

April 24, 2026

Fourth Sunday of Easter

Church Life and Upcoming Events

If you would like to support the ministry of our Parish with a gift,

please go to the Donation page by clicking here

Links to resources:

Calendar of Saints (Anglican Church of Canada)

Office Hours

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The Church of the Ascension

1385 University Ave. W., Windsor, Ontario, Canada, N9B 1B6 | (519) 256-4341