Episcopal Church of the Ascension

About this church

Episcopal Church of the Ascension in Vestavia Hills has been a parish since 1953 and holds two Sunday morning services. The 8 a.m. service is Holy Eucharist Rite I, a quiet and intimate liturgy of about 40 minutes with no music. The 10:30 a.m. service is Holy Eucharist Rite II, with choir, hymns, a sermon, and Holy Communion, lasting about an hour. Worship follows the Book of Common Prayer, and the bulletin guides visitors through when to stand, sit, or kneel. Once a month, a more informal Casual Church service with acoustic music is held in Ware Hall at 5 p.m., and the site suggests checking announcements for the date. All baptized Christians are welcome to receive Communion, and anyone else may come forward for a blessing.

Children and youth have several options. A staffed nursery is available for infants through 3K, and Children's Chapel runs during the first part of the 10:30 service for ages 3K through 3rd grade. Sunday formation at 9:30 a.m. from August through May includes Godly Play, Club 345 for grades 3 to 5, and Youth Group for grades 6 to 12. Vacation Bible School and an acolyte program are also listed. Visitors can park in the upper lot, near the Terrill Foyer welcome center, or the lower lot, closer to the worship space. After the 10:30 service, a Sunday Social is held in the foyer. Services are also live streamed, and the church office can be reached at 205.822.3480. Confirm times on the website before visiting.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed October 11, 2026. Sources: Sunday services, nursery, parking, Communion, office hours · Worship schedule and monthly Casual Church · Children and youth ministries · Parish history since 1953 and mission

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