- The Church of the Ascension, Windsor

Welcome to Church of the Ascension

Jesus' teaching that God's presence and blessing can often arrive in places we least expect. He shares that it is among the humble, those wo mourn, and the peacemakers that the Kingdom of God can be seen. In reflecting on these verses we are not just looking at a list of rules, but rather a vision for the Christian way of life. A life where righteousnes is defined by right relationship with God and our neighbours. From the familiar comfort of the Lord's Prayer to the radical call to love our enemies, these teachings challenge us to live with single-minded devotion in the "here and now".

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)

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Church of the Ascension Nine Lessons and Carols

Christmas 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

February 8, 2026

Fifth Sunday After the Epiphany

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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

2025 Income Tax Receipts for charitable donations are available on the back table in the church.

Sunday February 15th the Annual Vestry Meeting following the 10:30 service. Lunch will be provided.

Tuesday February 17th Shrove Tuesday Pancake supper.

Wednesday February 18th Aash Wednesday Service at 10am and 7pm.

Sunday March 1st Souper Bowl. If you wish to enter a soup please contact the office by February 24th.

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

Centering Prayer is on break for a couple of weeks.

Bible Study has finished for the season and will be back at a later time.

2026 Collection Envelopes are on the table at the back of the church. If you are nut currently using them and would like to, there are some extra boxes at the box. Please just write down your name and address along with the box number at the paper at the back.

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

The Reverend Canon Lance Smith

Rector at The Church of The Ascension

COGECO "YourTV Windsor"

Holiday 2025 Vox Pop

Scripture, Tradition, Reason

February 8, 2026

Fifth Sunday After the Epiphany

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

Send us your questions & comments

The Church of the Ascension

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