We truly are a house of prayer for all people! Absolutely Everyone Welcome!

The Church of the Ascension is blessed with an historic church building and an active congregation that emphasizes ministry to young people. Our warm and vibrant worship blends the Episcopal tradition with contemporary spirituality. We are active in the broader life of our community and support numerous outreach projects..  

Our order of worship is drawn from the Book of Common Prayer of the Episcopal Church in the United States. The Book of Common Prayer is made up entirely of direct quotes and paraphrases of Holy Scripture. During worship, everyone present is encouraged to share Christ’s peace and to receive the bread and wine of communion. We believe these actions of community inclusion are fundamental to Christian worship. Children of all ages are encouraged to participate as fully as possible in our worship.

Church of the Ascension                                                    3717 Philadelphia Pike, Claymont, DE 19703               

Office Hours:  Tuesdays - Thursday 8 am - 12 pm

Holy Eucharist:  † Sunday Services:  9:00 am in person and live-streamed via Facebook or YouTube.

 † Morning Prayer - Streaming Live from the Guild Room at Calvary via Facebook the 1st Wednesday of every month at 10am.

Pastoral Care—If you or anyone you know is in need of pastoral care please contact our Pastoral Care team, they are here for all your pastoral needs.  Please contact the Parish Office during office hours.  Or the BCM Office call/text 302-598-1108 or email bcmofficede@gmail.com

Inclement Weather Plan

When there is inclement weather in the area, a decision will be made by 7:30 am and will be communicated within the BCM.                                   ♦  Email will be sent from bcmofficede@gmail.com.
 ♦  We will also post to the BCM website and Facebook.

If there is a "State of of Emergency” all church services will be closed

Please Note: BCM events are now located on the Events page:  Click link to view BCM Events

Coffee Hour - If you would like to volunteer to host, please see the sign-up sheet in the Parish Hall on Sunday or contact the office.

Volunteers Needed:                                                Communion Assistants, Greeters, Ushers, Livestream Assistants are greatly needed. If you would like to know more information, please see Genia Thomas, Babak Golgolab, Ann Archer or Lyndie Mozzoni.

Altar Flowers Sign Up Please see the sign-up sheet in the Parish Hall or contact the office to donate Altar Flowers. Several Sundays are still available for this year.

Donations Needed: there is a need for donations of nutritious food for Claymont Community Center’s Food Closet which have specific needs for: any non-perishable items such as canned soups, peanut butter, jellies, etc. are appreciated. Hats, Scarves, Gloves/Mittens, and Socks (adult and children donations are needed for the Giving Hut. Items are put out daily for our neighbors in need from November - March. 

The need is always great, so all contributions are truly appreciated. Donated Items may be dropped on Sundays in the Church or during the week in the office.  

Ascension receives 5% of Gift Cards purchased for Food Lion, Acme and ShopRite. Cards are availble mose Sundays during coffee hour or contact the office.