Service Times

SUNDAYs at 8:00 and 10:00 am - HOLY EUCHARIST

We are currently meeting in person every Sunday for Holy Eucharist at 8:00 and 10:00 a.m. in Salida. Our 8: 00 a.m. service is Rite II with no music. Our 10:00 a.m. service is Rite II with music, a sung Eucharistic Prayer on major feast days, and family friendly.

Holy Eucharist at LIttle Shepherd in crestone

Every 1st and 3rd Sunday, we have a Holy Eucharist service in Crestone at 2:00 p.m. The address is 155 N Alder Street.

Wednesday Eucharist in St. Mary’s Chapel

Every Wednesday at 11 a.m. in our historic chapel, join us for a brief Rite II Eucharist on the theme of the Saint of the Day with violin interludes. This service is cancelled April 23 and April 30 while Rev. Melissa is on Easter Break.

Healing Prayer Service

Healing Prayer Service takes place on the first Wednesday of the month in Salida. It is a time to pray for our community and our world. This service is led by members of the church. Anointing for healing available upon request.

Saint's Days & Special Celebrations

The Liturgical Calendar of Seasons we follow includes special days of celebrations of canonized saints as well as other holy men and holy women who have particularly influenced our lives in history. See our calendar for details and scheduled times.

Lent at Ascension and Little Shepherd

Centering Prayer meets every Wednesday at 10:15 a.m. in Ascension’s main church and online during Lent.

If you’d like to learn more about the Christian observation of Lent, please reach out to our church office at 719-207-4578.

Holy Week

Ascension is partnering with Salida United Methodist Church for Holy Week services in 2025.

Holy Wednesday Eucharist, 11 a.m. on August 16 in St. Mary’s Chapel, Ascension.

Maundy Thursday, 5:30 p.m. on August 17 in Ascension’s Main Church. Agape potluck and service, with Stripping of the Altar. Altar of Repose from 7:30 p.m.-10 p.m. in St. Mary’s Chapel.

Good Friday, 11 a.m. on April 18 in Salida United Methodist Church’s main sanctuary. Taize-style service, including prayers for the world.

Little Shepherd is also offering a Passion Play based on John’s Gospel at 2 p.m. on Good Friday, April 18 in Crestone. Arrive at 1 p.m. for a dress rehearsal and costume!

Easter

Ascension will observe Easter Sunday services at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Join us at 11 a.m. for the Parish Easter Egg Hunt with Coffee Hour!

Little Shepherd will observe a Holy Easter with an Easter Sunday Service at 2 p.m. in the historic chapel in Crestone. Brunch to follow!