Our History
We praise God for his work in us since 1843.
The Church of the Ascension began its journey on November 28, 1843, when a small group of concerned local Episcopalians met for the purpose of organizing a congregation in Westminster, which at the time was a small village with a population of approximately 500. In May 1844, the Diocesan Convention, held in Baltimore, voted to grant the formal organization of the “Parish of Ascension.” Fundraising began and in August 1844 ground was broken on our Stone Church. In May 1846, on Ascension Day, Church of the Ascension was consecrated.
Stone Church "Then"
This original building, now affectionately referred to as the Stone Church, exemplifies the Neo-Gothic architectural style advocated by the Ecclesiological Society in the 19th century. The Stone Church has been modified only slightly in the past 170-plus years, and is recognized as an historic property by the Maryland Historical Trust.
About our Sunday School
Sunday School Classes will resume on
Sunday, September 13.
Our Sunday School program is led by teachers who bring a wealth of knowledge, creativity, and pure fun to the classroom.
Grades K-5: 10:15 a.m. on the 2nd and 4th Sunday
Grades 6-12: Sunday morning at 9:00 a.m.
6th - 12th grade
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Discovering How to Work Together for God
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God calls us to work together in love and unity, using our different gifts and abilities to serve Him and others.
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