Whats On
Photo by Rachel BywaterWe have three regular church services during the week, rooted in the love of God, neighbour and self.
Every Sunday
Sunday Service
11.30am - 12:20pm
Every Thursday
Eucharist
12.00pm - 12:30pm
Every Second Sunday
Fire & Gold
Contemplative Service
7:00pm - 8:00pm
upcoming Events
Sunday School (with fair trade and fruit & cake)
A space for children and young people to learn about and share faith in their own ways.
760 Days of Sanctuary Exhibition
In 1986, Sri Lankan activist Viraj Mendis sought sanctuary in Ascension Church, Hulme, to avoid deportation. For 760 days, it became both a refuge and rallying point for the Viraj Mendis Defence Campaign.
Visitors are encouraged to bring a smartphone to access some of the features of this new and engaging exhibition about Britain’s longest public sanctuary campaign.
Tai Chi and Chi Kung Class
You just need:
Wear comfortable clothes and flat shoes
We have mats, but you can bring your own one
Classes can be done sitting or standing
Suitable for any age and ability
First class free. Just, enjoy and relax!
Cost: £7 per session. (Cash please)
For more information and booking:
Edna Barrero - 07563 208852
Home From Home - Women's Creativity group
For women who live in Hulme and Moss Side. Any women who are interested in being creative, no experience or skills required. Safe space for women to be creative.
No need to book, just turn up.
In Every Key
Intersectional Uprising present a showcase of creativity and activism celebrating diversity, community, and art, raising funds for two exceptional charities.
Women for Refugee Women
Not A Phase
Other grassroots projects
The Music She Found
An original illustrated story exploring creativity and hope, brought to life with live piano music.
Voluntary donations welcome in support of Nordoff Robbins Music Therapy
Fire and Gold
Fire and Gold takes place every second Sunday evening, offering an opportunity for stillness and Christian contemplation.
Home From Home - Women's Creativity group
For women who live in Hulme and Moss Side. Any women who are interested in being creative, no experience or skills required. Safe space for women to be creative.
No need to book, just turn up.
760 Days of Sanctuary Exhibition
In 1986, Sri Lankan activist Viraj Mendis sought sanctuary in Ascension Church, Hulme, to avoid deportation. For 760 days, it became both a refuge and rallying point for the Viraj Mendis Defence Campaign.
Visitors are encouraged to bring a smartphone to access some of the features of this new and engaging exhibition about Britain’s longest public sanctuary campaign.
Home From Home - Women's Creativity group
For women who live in Hulme and Moss Side. Any women who are interested in being creative, no experience or skills required. Safe space for women to be creative.
No need to book, just turn up.
Tai Chi and Chi Kung Class
You just need:
Wear comfortable clothes and flat shoes
We have mats, but you can bring your own one
Classes can be done sitting or standing
Suitable for any age and ability
First class free. Just, enjoy and relax!
Cost: £7 per session. (Cash please)
For more information and booking:
Edna Barrero - 07563 208852
Tai Chi and Chi Kung Class
You just need:
Wear comfortable clothes and flat shoes
We have mats, but you can bring your own one
Classes can be done sitting or standing
Suitable for any age and ability
First class free. Just, enjoy and relax!
£7 per session (cash please)
For more information and booking:
Edna Barrero - 07563 208852
Earthbeats
Ascension Church presents... Earthbeats!
This one night only family-friendly festival is the pilot of our Save Our Sanctuary (SOS!) series, where all funds raised go towards sustaining this much-loved community venue!
Pay what you feel for the concert and workshops! Suggested contribution £8 – £12, but everyone is welcome.
Artists:
Sanja Cin
Fariba Taghypoor
Godfrey Pambalipe
Masutopia
Also featuring:
TG Rochdale Coffee Ceremony and Night Market
Home From Home - Women's Creativity group
For women who live in Hulme and Moss Side. Any women who are interested in being creative, no experience or skills required. Safe space for women to be creative.
No need to book, just turn up.
Thai Chi and Chi Kung Class
You just need:
Wear comfortable clothes and flat shoes
We have mats, but you can bring your own one
Classes can be done sitting or standing
Suitable for any age and ability
First class free. Just, enjoy and relax!
Cost: £7 per session. (Cash please)
For more information and booking:
Edna Barrero - 07563 208852
Radical Reading Room - ‘Walking on the Water’ edited by Sara Maitland and JoGarcia, introduced by Hannah Berry
Radical Reading Room is a space for reflection and conversation, housing a collection on Women’s Studies, Queer Studies, Anti-Racist Studies, Trade Union Studies and social movements.
Fire and Gold
Fire and Gold takes place every second Sunday evening, offering an opportunity for stillness and Christian contemplation.
Home From Home - Women's Creativity group
For women who live in Hulme and Moss Side. Any women who are interested in being creative, no experience or skills required. Safe space for women to be creative.
No need to book, just turn up.
Sunday School (with fair trader and fruit & cake)
A space for children and young people to learn about and share faith in their own ways.
Home From Home - Women's Creativity group
For women who live in Hulme and Moss Side. Any women who are interested in being creative, no experience or skills required. Safe space for women to be creative.
No need to book, just turn up.
Sunday School
A space for children and young people to learn about and share faith in their own ways.
Radical Reading Room - ‘On Being Liked’ by James Allison
Radical Reading Room is a space for reflection and conversation, housing a collection on Women’s Studies, Queer Studies, Anti-Racist Studies, Trade Union Studies, and social movements.
Home From Home
For any women who live in Hulme and Moss Side who are interested in being creative, no experience or skills required - a safe space for women to be creative. No need to book, just turn up.
Sunday School
A space for children and young people to learn about and share faith in their own ways.
Sunday Service
Join us each Sunday for a welcoming service of worship, prayer, music, and reflection. We gather as a community to hear from the Bible, share in communion, and find space for hope, faith, and connection.
Everyone is welcome, come as you are.
Home From Home - Women's Creativity group
For women who live in Hulme and Moss Side. Any women who are interested in being creative, no experience or skills required. Safe space for women to be creative.
No need to book, just turn up.
Fire and Gold
Fire and Gold takes place every second Sunday evening, offering an opportunity for stillness and Christian contemplation.
Home From Home
For any women who live in Hulme and Moss Side who are interested in being creative, no experience or skills required - a safe space for women to be creative. No need to book, just turn up.
Fire and Gold
Fire and Gold takes place every second Sunday evening, offering an opportunity for stillness and Christian contemplation.
Scratch Nativity
Our famous Scratch Nativity. Come dressed as your favourite Christmas character!
Advent Conversations: Part Four
The finale of our Advent Conversations programme. This will conclude all of our conversations of the seasons, entitled ‘Bringing it Together’.
Advent Conversations: Part Three (Repeat)
Gather with us for a repeat of part three of our Advent Conversations programme.
Discussion: How can we imagine different ways of living and being together?
Fire and Gold: Advent Edition
Step into a special edition of Fire and Gold: candlelit contemplative prayer and reflection on the theme of Advent.
Voice of the Town Performance
Community Choir, Voice of the Town, will be performing after today’s service.
Carol Service
Join our Sunday Carol Service featuring guest speaker, Reverend Karen Slayen.
Come ready to request your favourite carol and, if you can, contribute to our Christmas Appeal!
Advent Conversations: Part Three
Join us for part three of our Advent Conversations programme.
Discussion: How can we imagine different ways of living and being together?
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Advent Conversations: Part Two [repeat]
Discussion: How do we stay present and pay attention to struggles for justice, to ourselves, to others, and to the sacred?
Merry Mass Macaroni
Come along to our Merry Mass Macaroni, which includes Eucharist and a Bring and Share Lunch.