The Church of the Ascension, Windsor -

Welcome to Church of the Ascension

We begin our journey this into the preparatory season of Advent. Over the next four weeks, the Lord invites us to make ready our hearts and minds for one of the greatest celebrations of the Christian faith. It is a special time of year which promises us a closer walk with the God of Love who chose to walk among us. We hope that throughout this Advent season, you will seek to faithfully follow the light that lead us all to Bethlehem and celebrate the miracle that was given to all God's people; the Lord Jesus Christ.

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)

Holiday 2025 Vox Pop

Holiday Vox Pop

Click on the icon above and it will open a new page with the Newsletter.

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

December 7, 2025

Second Sunday of Advent

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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.

The Church of the Ascension in Windsor does not online stream church services

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The liturgy from the Anglican Book of Common Prayer (Traditional, 19) is used the first and last Sunday of each month at the 10:30 am service. It is also used at each 8:30 am Sunday and 10:00 am Wednesday services.

The liturgy from the Anglican Book of Alternative Services (Contemporary, 1985) is used at the second and third Sunday of each month at the 10:30 am Choral Eucharist.

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Minister preaching in front of a gospel choir

Sunday School

is on Summer Vacation

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Church Life and Upcoming Events

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

Centering Prayer is on break while Bible Study is going on.

Bible Study will be meeting Tuesday December 2nd during this advent season at 1:30 pm.

Parish Council meeting on December 7th after coffee hour.

Christmas Poinsettias if you wish to order to adorn our worship space please contact the office by December 14th and cost is $10.00.

During December we will be updating our parish contact list so if you have changed any contact information over the past year please contact the church office with the update.

The Holiday Giving Tree is up with three new initiatives to support local (The Downtown Mission), regional(Project Christmas), and international (Alongside Hope) outreach projects.

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 nights at 7:00 pm. Please speak with Trudy if you would like to join. I'm going to put on pause as I am unsure right now what will happen with Trudy having to step back. Will update when I know more.

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

December 7, 2025

Second Sunday of Advent

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