Church of the Ascension

Located in the heart of Kentucky's capital city, Church of the Ascension offers a place of comfort, hope, & peace of mind. We are dedicated to spreading the teachings of Jesus Christ. We are a welcoming & affirming community; we believe God accepts people of every race, culture, age, ability, gender, sexual orientation, educational level & economic status... and so must we. We invite you to join us, & look forward to meeting you!

Services are held in the church on Sundays at 10:30am & Wednesdays at 1:00pm. Online worship is offered throughout the week.

Join us Saturday, September 23, 2023, for the funeral service for Winfrey Porter Blackburn Jr., service begins at 10 AM.
Service for Winfrey Porter Blackburn Jr.

We welcome Mr. Whit Whitaker Sunday, Sept. 24! Whit Whitaker is president of the Lexington-Fayette chapter of the NAACP and a DIAMOND Life Member of the NAACP. Other organizational affiliations include being a Life Member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., a Life Member of the Military Officers Association of America, a Life Member of the National Association for Black Veterans, and a member of The League of Women Voters. Whit serves as the Co-Chairperson of the Commission for Racial Reconciliation, appointed by the bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Lexington. He also serves on the Mayor's Commission for Racial Justice and Equality and on 3 of 5 subcommittees: Housing and Gentrification, Law Enforcement, Justice & Accountability, and Racial Equity. Whit is a community activist and organizer and volunteers for several organizations, including Church Under the Bridge, A Room at the Inn, Habitat for Humanity, and others.
Whit Whitaker

Blessings of the animals begins 9:30 AM Sunday, October 1! Bring your furry and feathered friends for a special blessings: cats, dogs, birds, and other domestic pets or farm animals. Animals must be leashed or caged and under control of the owner at all times.
St. Francis Day Blessing of the Animals

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We want to hear from you! Give us a call, or use this form below to send us an email.

311 Washington Street, Frankfort, KY 40601

+1-502-223-0557
info@ascensionfrankfort.org
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01Oct

St. Francis Day

10/01/2023 09:30 PM
311 Washington Street, Frankfort, KY, USA

The blessing of the animals begin at 9:30 AM. Service will follow.

19Aug

Tibetan Monks

08/19/2023 06:00 PM
311 Washington Street, Frankfort, KY, USA

Please join us for a community meal and program at the church with the Tibetan monks! Suggested donation; $20. Tickets available in the church office.

06Aug

Cub Scout promotion

08/06/2023 10:30 AM
311 Washington Street, Frankfort, KY, USA

Sofia Guadagni coming to speak on the new Cub Scout promotion!

08Apr

Holy Saturday

04/08/2023 09:00 PM
311 Washington Street, Frankfort, KY, USA

Easter Vigil service will be held April 8, at 9:00 PM. Service will start outdoors in the cloister garden. Join us!

07Apr

Good Friday

04/07/2023 07:00 PM
311 Washington Street, Frankfort, KY, USA

Service will be held April 7, at 7:00 PM. Join us!

06Apr

Maundy Thursday

04/06/2023 07:00 PM
311 Washington Street, Frankfort, KY, USA

Service will be held April 6, at 7:00 PM. Join us!

05Apr

Candlelit Tenebrae Service

04/05/2023 01:00 PM
311 Washington Street, Frankfort, KY, USA

Service will be held 1:00 PM as well as 7:00 PM! Join us!

02Apr

Palm Sunday

04/02/2023 10:30 AM
311 Washington Street, Frankfort, KY, USA

Join us for Palm Sunday! Service will be held at 10:30 AM.

21Feb

Pancake Supper

02/21/2023 05:00 PM
311 Washington Street, Frankfort, KY, USA

Before Ash Wednesday heralds the arrival of Lent, indulge in a delicious pancake supper prepared by the Ascension Men’s Club. Proceeds support the good works of the Men’s Club in the church and community.