Ascension Episcopal Church
Amherst, Virginia
A parish of the Episcopal Diocese of Southwestern Virginia.
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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 SERVICES AT ASCENSION
Christmas Eve Service - Wednesday, December 24 at 4 p.m.
Holy Eucharist with The Reverend Jeannette Pillsbury
Christmas Morning, Thursday, December 25 at 9 a.m.
Christmas Breakfast hosted by John and Brooke Vandervelde
UPCOMING HOLY EUCHARIST SERVICES:
Sunday, January 25, 2026 - The Reverend Cathy Montgomery
Sunday, February 8, 2026 - The Reverend Jeannette Pillsbury
Sunday, February 22, 2026 - The Reverend Jeannette Pillsbury
Sunday, March 22, 2026 - The Reverend Jeannette Pillsbury
Sunday, March 29, 2026 - The Reverend Jeannette Pillsbury
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 once a month to explore local cuisine. For more information, contact Mary Tourgee.
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