What Time Are Sunday Services at Christ Church Ashton?

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Sunday worship at Christ Church Ashton, Ontario, begins at 11:00 am on the first through fourth Sunday of each month. The service is held in person at the church. One important exception: in a month with five Sundays, the Area Parish usually holds a joint service on the fifth Sunday, which may take place at a different church rather than at Ashton — so it is worth checking the events listing before you go.

Regular Sunday Schedule

When What happens Where
1st–4th Sunday of the month In-person worship at 11:00 am Christ Church, Ashton
5th Sunday (in five-Sunday months) Area Parish joint service (usual practice) Another church in the Area Parish, not Ashton

Christ Church Ashton is part of the Area Parish of Mississippi Lake, which is why the fifth-Sunday pattern differs from the regular weekly schedule.

Why the Fifth Sunday Is Different

In months that contain five Sundays, the Area Parish typically gathers for a single joint service instead of holding separate services at each church. That means there may be no service at Ashton on a fifth Sunday, and the joint service can be hosted elsewhere.

The events listing on the parish website shows examples of this pattern:

  • Joint Service — September 30, 10:00 am at St. James, Franktown (no service at Ashton)
  • Joint Service — November 1 at St. James, Carleton Place
  • Bishop's Visit — September 13, 2:30 pm at St. George's, Clayton

Note that joint services and special events may start at a different time than the usual 11:00 am — the September 30 joint service, for instance, was listed for 10:00 am.

Before You Visit

  • Check the events listing for the specific Sunday you plan to attend, especially if it is the fifth Sunday of the month or near a festival or bishop's visit.
  • Confirm the location, since joint services rotate among Area Parish churches such as St. James Franktown, St. George's Clayton, and St. James Carleton Place.
  • Expect public health protocols. The parish states that it follows all Public Health and Anglican Diocese of Ottawa Covid protocols, so requirements may apply.

Other Life Events

Beyond Sunday worship, the church welcomes people for baptisms, weddings, funerals, and other life events. The website directs enquiries to the Rev. Robert Sicard to discuss preparation and support for these occasions.

The parish describes itself as rooted in the Anglican tradition of worship, prayer, and music, and as a place of welcome and belonging — "regardless of where you are in your faith journey."