Ascension Episcopal Church
Amherst, Virginia
A parish of the Episcopal Diocese of Southwestern Virginia.
All are welcome!
The mission of Ascension Church is to worship God, guided by the Spirit, by the love and teachings of Jesus, and by Episcopal tradition; to love and support one another as Christ loves us; and to support and serve our neighbors in Amherst and beyond.
Morning Prayer services every Sunday at 11 a.m.
CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE AT 4 P.M.
UPCOMING HOLY EUCHARIST SERVICES:
Sunday, December 15, 2024 at 11 a.m. with The Reverend Jeannette Pillsbury.
Sunday, January 12, 2025 at 11 a.m. with The Reverend Jeannette Pillsbury.
Sunday, January 26, 2025 at 11 a.m. with The Reverend Cathy Montgomery.
Sunday, February 9, 2025 at 11 a.m. with Bishop Mark Bourlakas.
Sunday, February 23, 2025 at 11 a.m. with The Reverend Cathy Montgomery.
Sunday, March 2, 2025 at 11 a.m. with The Reverend Heather Ma.
Sunday, March 9, 2025 at 11 a.m. with The Reverend Chip Phren.
Sunday, March 23, 2025 at 11 a.m. with The Reverend Jeannette Pillsbury.
For information on participating by Zoom, please contact Brooke Vandervelde at ascensionmusic66@gmail.com.
Regular Activities
The Reverend Jeannette Pillsbury, our priest for pastoral care, is available in the Parish Hall each Tuesday. Contact her by email for specific hours.
The men’s breakfast meets every Friday morning in the Parish Hall. Coffee call at 7:30 a.m., breakfast at 8 a.m. Bible study at 8:30 a.m. Contact Kinny Kinnier for information.
Our centering prayer group welcomes everyone. We meet virtually on Saturdays at 8 a.m. Contact Dena Lee for information.
Join our Meals On Wheels group! To learn more, email Rebecca Keith.
Women's Bible Study group meets on Wednesdays at 11 a.m. in the Parish Hall. For more information, contact Zoe Rogers.
Ladies Lunch Outing meets every third Wednesday of the month to explore local cuisine. For more information, contact Mary Tourgee.