The Church of the Ascension is an
Episcopal Church located in the heart of
Frankfort, the
U.S. state
In the United States, a state is a constituent political entity, of which there are 50. Bound together in a political union, each state holds governmental jurisdiction over a separate and defined geographic territory where it shares its sove ...
of
Kentucky
Kentucky ( , ), officially the Commonwealth of Kentucky, is a state in the Southeastern region of the United States and one of the states of the Upper South. It borders Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio to the north; West Virginia and Virginia ...
's historic district at 311 Washington Street. It was organized in 1836.
The church is governed by a vestry of 8 to 10 members, presided over by the Senior Warden and the Rector. Vestry members are elected during an annual meeting of all of the congregation.
Services are conducted by one or two
priests and a
deacon
A deacon is a member of the diaconate, an office in Christian churches that is generally associated with service of some kind, but which varies among theological and denominational traditions. Major Christian churches, such as the Catholic Chur ...
. Four to six children serve as acolytes in services, carrying the cross and torches.
Organizations include the Altar Guild, which sets up for services, takes care of the sanctuary, and decorates; the vestry; the Youth Group; Sunday School; ECW, the women's association; and the Men's Club, which cooks breakfast on Sundays and helps raise money and care for the church.
References
External links
Ascension Frankfort website
Buildings and structures in Frankfort, Kentucky
Episcopal church buildings in Kentucky
Tourist attractions in Franklin County, Kentucky
1836 establishments in Kentucky
{{Kentucky-church-stub