Episcopal Church of the Ascension
Vestavia Hills, Alabama
Contact & Location for Episcopal Church of the Ascension
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Service Times for Episcopal Church of the Ascension
Sunday 8:00 AM
Holy Eucharist Rite I
Sunday 10:30 AM
Holy Eucharist Rite II
From the church’s website · checked Oct 2026
Plan your visit
Parking
We have two parking areas — a large upper lot and a smaller lower lot.
What their website says
We have two parking areas — a large upper lot and a smaller lower lot.
Service length
About 60 minutes
Watch online
Services are streamed online
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Attend service virtually with our live stream link.
Leadership
Jack Alvey
Rector
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I'm Jack Alvey, rector of Ascension since 2018.
Programs & Ministries at Episcopal Church of the Ascension
About Episcopal Church of the Ascension
Episcopal Church of the Ascension is a traditional Episcopal parish in Vestavia Hills with Sunday worship centered on Holy Eucharist. The parish includes around 450 people and offers two Sunday services with distinct settings: an early quiet Rite I service and a later Rite II service with music. Children and youth have Sunday morning formation during the school year, and younger children are included through nursery care and Children’s Chapel during the 10:30 service. Its ministries include children’s ministry and youth group.
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Serving the community
Weekend backpack program
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supporting local families through the weekend backpack program
Serving the hungry at the Abbey
Meals
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serving the hungry at the Abbey
Groups & programs
VBSVacation Bible School
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VBS 4K - 5th Grade
History & building
Founded in 1953
The church was organized by Episcopalians in Vestavia Hills in 1953. By 1957 it had a building, and by 1960 it was a full parish.
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In 1953, a group of Episcopalians in the growing suburb of Vestavia Hills
Ascension Episcopal Day School
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Ascension Episcopal Day School
Spaces available to rent
Ministry, leadership and visit details above come from the church’s own website. They can change, so please confirm with the church.
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