Parish Announcements

Ascension Family Night at Regions Field

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:28:43 GMT

Ascension Family Night at Regions Field

Come watch the Barons play the Trash Pandas on Friday, July 17, 7pm, at Regions Field! All are welcome! Tickets cost $15. Register and pay in Realm or email Olivia (olivia.sheffield@ascensionepiscopal.org ).

Summer Reading List

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:24:50 GMT

Ascension's Summer Reading List

Pick up a book and grow in your faith. The staff and clergy of The Episcopal Church of the Ascension have curated a summer reading list to help you feed your spiritual life and grow in your relationship with God. Click on this image to see who recommended each book and why it's on our list.

Summer Podcast Series

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:20:39 GMT

Summer Podcast Series

On The Road Again

Tune in this summer for our podcast series, “On the Road Again.”

We will wrestle with questions about our faith and offer different perspectives, encouraging you to think deeply and strengthen your spiritual life on the road!. Listen in the car, on your run or walk, in the gym, or while doing housework/ yard-work. There will be six-episodes. Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or Amazon music.

Pier 60 Celebrates July 4th! |

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:17:00 GMT

Pier 60 Celebrates America's 250th!

All of those in the Pier 60+ group are invited to join us for food, fellowship and fireworks at the home of Carolyn Woodson on July 4th from 6-10pm. Please bring a lawn chair and a side, appetizer, or dessert dish to share. RSVP in Realm or to Margaret Handlin at 205-901-9003. More details can be found in the group on Realm! Please email Olivia ( olivia.sheffield@ascensionepiscopal.org ) with any questions.

Godly Play Creations | Parents Night Out

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:34:36 GMT

Godly Play Creations | Parents' Night Out

"Godly Play: Where Childhood Spirituality Matters"

The mission of the Godly Play Foundation is, "Godly Play: Making meaning through story, wonder, and play. Nurturing spiritual lives by honoring the centrality, competency, and capacity of children."

At the Episcopal Church of the Ascension, our children (2K-2nd Grade) practice Godly Play during Sunday school. Godly Play, like many Montessori schools, honors a contemplative and holistic approach to childhood education and development.

Godly Play helps us live into our Baptismal vows, by allowing us to encourage our children to wonder! Through Godly Play, the children of Ascension learn to explore scripture, tradition and reason as they grow in relationship with God and each other.

Giving Hope June | Benefitting The Abbey

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:10:20 GMT

Giving Hope June | Benefitting The Abbey

Walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself for us, an offering and sacrifice to God. Ephesians 5:2

We "Give Hope" this June to The Abbey!

Items Needed: cereal bars, peanut butter crackers,

cheese crackers, little debbie cakes, rice crispy treats, and individual bags of chips.

Donation can be placed in the collection bin in Terril Foyer, or you can click on the photo above to purchase directly from our Amazon Wishlist and send your donation directly to the church.

Your gift is more than a few clicks, it's dignity and love.

Men's Breakfast

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 20:18:45 GMT

Men's Breakfast | June 11

Join us for a time of good food and fellowship at our next Men’s Breakfast! We’ll gather at 8:15 AM at First Watch in Vestavia Hills. Please RSVP through Realm or by reaching out to Martin Hoerner at mhoerner@gmail.com.

Parish Game Night

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 20:20:47 GMT

Parish Game Night | June 24

All are invited to Parish Game Night at Ascension. We’ll enjoy a pizza dinner together and play games suitable for ALL AGES! Enjoy a summer night out with your Ascension family on Wednesday, June 24 from 6-8 p.m. RSVP in Realm or email Ashley Monachelli ( Ashley.monachelli@ascensionepiscopal.org) .

EYC Hike at Oak Mountain

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 20:23:59 GMT

EYC Hike at Oak Mountain | June 28

EYC is going to Oak Mountain State Park on June 28th! All rising 6th-12th graders are invited. We will leave immediately after the 10:30 service and will be back at the church by 3:30pm. Register in Realm or email Sam Herman ( sam.herman@ascensionepiscopal.org ).