Church of the Ascension
Windsor ON
N9B 1B6
Who we are
Vision, Mission & Beliefs
Vision 2018 - 2023
With the guidance of the Holy Trinity, understanding and compassion, the Church of the Ascension embraces our traditional Anglican foundation and seeks to grow as a Christ-centered community, living and sharing God's love through joyful worship, celebrating the sacraments, faithful stewardship and outreach to current and future generations.
Mission
The Church of the Ascension proclaims that Jesus is Lord and Saviour. Our congregation, through the inspiration of God, has flourished for over a century.
We open our doors to those who seek a better life. As a traditional Anglican parish, we offer spiritual guidance and support to those who worship with us.
The spirit of Ascension is alive in our worship, music, family, fellowship and fun.
Our mission is to reach out to all in the community with the Good News.
Welcome to happiness and salvation!
Beliefs
We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen.
We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one being with the Father. Through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven: by the power of the Holy Spirit he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary and was made man.
For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end.
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father. With the Father and the Son, he is worshipped and glorified. He has spoken through the prophets.
We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen. [The Nicene Creed arose from the Council of Nicaea, held in 325 AD]
Vision 2018 - 2023
With the guidance of the Holy Trinity, understanding and compassion, the Church of the Ascension embraces our traditional Anglican foundation and seeks to grow as a Christ-centered community, living and sharing God's love through joyful worship, celebrating the sacraments, faithful stewardship and outreach to current and future generations.
Mission
The Church of the Ascension proclaims that Jesus is Lord and Saviour. Our congregation, through the inspiration of God, has flourished for over a century.
We open our doors to those who seek a better life. As a traditional Anglican parish, we offer spiritual guidance and support to those who worship with us.
The spirit of Ascension is alive in our worship, music, family, fellowship and fun.
Our mission is to reach out to all in the community with the Good News.
Welcome to happiness and salvation!
We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen.
We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one being with the Father. Through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven: by the power of the Holy Spirit he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary and was made man.
For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end.
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father. With the Father and the Son, he is worshipped and glorified. He has spoken through the prophets.
Location of worship
Church Pastor
The Rev'd Canon Lance Smith
Rector
1385 University Ave W
Windsor,
ON
N9B 1B6
Canada
Phone: 519 256 4341
Click here to contact The Rev'd Canon Lance Smith
Church Website
Church of the Ascension on Social Media
Leadership
Leader Name:
The Rev'd Canon Lance Smith
Leader Position:
Rector
Phone:
Leader Email:
Click here to contact The Rev'd Canon Lance Smith
Leader Bio:
The Reverend Canon Smith, Rector, is the priest-in-charge who oversees all aspects of parish life at The Church of the Ascension. He directs the worship life of the church and provides leadership, encouragement, and spiritual support in the parish and in the wider community.
Canon Smith is responsible for all church administration which includes oversight of clergy, staff, churchwardens, Parish Council, the various groups & committees within the church and Vestry. Canon Smith leads and encourages support of the Parish’s Mission & Ministry Plan, Vision Statement and all parish and diocesan policies and practices.
Lance S. Smith grew up in London, Ontario. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts (Philosophy) in 1992 and a Master of Divinity in 1995 from Western University at London, Ontario. Reverend Lance Smith was appointed to the Parish of Trinity, Simcoe in the Diocese of Huron in 1995 when he was ordained deacon and was ordained priest later that same year on the Feast of St. Andrew. He went on to serve as Rector of St. Peter's, Dorchester and St. Barnabas', Windsor before being inducted Rector of The Church of the Ascension in January 2006.
Canon Lance is a gifted orator who consistently offers topical, thought-provoking, intelligent, bible-based sermons. Our parish is truly blessed by his ability to apply and make practical the lessons from Scripture and two millennia of traditional Christian worship to the realities of living in a secular society in our busy, modern era.
Since 2015, Father Lance has served as a Chaplain with the Windsor Police Service.
Canon Smith is responsible for all church administration which includes oversight of clergy, staff, churchwardens, Parish Council, the various groups & committees within the church and Vestry. Canon Smith leads and encourages support of the Parish’s Mission & Ministry Plan, Vision Statement and all parish and diocesan policies and practices.
Lance S. Smith grew up in London, Ontario. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts (Philosophy) in 1992 and a Master of Divinity in 1995 from Western University at London, Ontario. Reverend Lance Smith was appointed to the Parish of Trinity, Simcoe in the Diocese of Huron in 1995 when he was ordained deacon and was ordained priest later that same year on the Feast of St. Andrew. He went on to serve as Rector of St. Peter's, Dorchester and St. Barnabas', Windsor before being inducted Rector of The Church of the Ascension in January 2006.
Canon Lance is a gifted orator who consistently offers topical, thought-provoking, intelligent, bible-based sermons. Our parish is truly blessed by his ability to apply and make practical the lessons from Scripture and two millennia of traditional Christian worship to the realities of living in a secular society in our busy, modern era.
Since 2015, Father Lance has served as a Chaplain with the Windsor Police Service.
Other Church Leaders:
The Ven. R. Matthewman
Deacon F. Eldridge
Deacon F. Eldridge
Administration
Admin Name:
Dawn Girimonte
Admin Position:
Parish Administrator
Phone:
Admin Email:
Click here to contact Dawn Girimonte
Parking
lots in parking lot and street
Church of the Ascension Service Times
Celebration of the Holy Eucharist
In-person services:
Sundays at 8:30 am & 10:30 am
Wednesdays at 10 am
2022 Christmas Services
December 24th Christmas Eve - 7:00pm & 11:00pm
December 25th Christmas Day - 10:00 am No Service
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In-person services:
Sundays at 8:30 am & 10:30 am
Wednesdays at 10 am
2022 Christmas Services
December 24th Christmas Eve - 7:00pm & 11:00pm
December 25th Christmas Day - 10:00 am No Service
It's been more than a year since the last service times update. Please make sure to contact the church to confirm service times.
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Worship Languages
English
Dress Code
Special Needs/Accessibility
We are fully handicapped accessible & Air conditioned in the summer months!
Prayers and Hymns
Main Bible:
NRSV
Hymns and Songs:
Common Praise
Other information
Church of the Ascension History
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Empower me to be a bold participant, rather than a timid saint in waiting; to exercise authority of honesty, rather than to defer to power or deceive to get it; to influence someone for justice, rather than impress anyone for gain; and by grace, to find treasures of joy, of friendship, of peace hidden in the fields you give me daily to plow.
Church of the Ascension listing was last updated on the 19th of December, 2022
