The Episcopal Church of the Ascension

 
 

Master Planning & Building Survey


August 10, 2026

 
 

Dear Parish Family,


I hope you're having a wonderful summer. As our congregation continues to grow, we're expanding our ministries, programs, and staff to keep pace — but we're also starting to feel the limits of our current physical space.


To plan for the future, our Vestry has formed a Master Planning Committee and engaged Williams Blackstock Architects (WBA) to help create a long-term vision for our facilities over the next 5–15 years.


We want your input. Please take a few minutes to complete our parish-wide planning questionnaire by September 11:


👉 Fill out the online questionnaire


A few options for responding:

  • Online: Use the link above (preferred)
  • Paper copy: Available at the church office — contact Olivia Sheffield, Parish Office Manager, at 205-822-3480
  • QR code: Scan the code below for quick access on your phone



A draft copy is also attached if you'd like to think through your answers before submitting online.


If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out.


Thank you for helping shape Ascension's future.


Faithfully,


Jim Busbin

Planning Committee Chair

By clicking on the image above, you may view a draft copy of the parish-wide building questionnaire from Williams Blackstock Architects.

By clicking on the image above, you may view more details from Jim Busbin, Chair of the Building Planning Committee.

Do you have something you'd like to share with the parish? Contact Olivia,

olivia.sheffield@ascensionepiscopal.org

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