The Episcopal Church is the American branch of the world-wide Anglican Church (Church of England) which began in 1534 when the English king was recognized as the head of the chuch. Members of this church are to be loyal to the "doctrine, discipline, and worship of the one Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church." The church allows for independent thinking and religious liberty. The Book of Common Prayer offers a common resource for worship. Two sacraments are observed, Baptism and the Eucharist. Some Episcopal churches are "high" with elaborate ritual and ceremony; others are described as "low," with less ceremony and ritual. All members have a deep and lasting loyalty to the church. The Episcopal Church is most cooperative with other churches.

Church of the Ascension
13216 Detroit Avenue
Lakewood, Ohio 44107
(216) 521-8727
chair lift and elevator available

Laying the cornerstone for the Episcopal Church of the Ascension occured May 24, 1875. The original building was a 56 x 30 foot wood frame structure. In 1882, Ascension was formally organized as a full parish. In 1916, a new church was built. A parish house consisting of the present offices and gym was finished in 1932. Memorial stained glass windows were added later. In 1954, Ascension Hall was added, bringing the new facility to its present configuration.

St. Peter's Episcopal Church
18001 Detroit Avenue
Lakewood, Ohio 44107
(216) 226-1772
elevator and ramp available

St. Peter’s began as an Episcopal Mission on August 1, 1907, in a purchased church which moved to 1322 Edanola Avenue. It was the vision of Canon William Rix Atwood. The current building was finished in 1928. Designed by J.W. Christford, a Lakewood architect, it is of Tudor Gothic countryside type. It houses a Holtkamp organ and beautiful stained glass windows including a Te Deum window over the altar containing twenty-two figures. An educational wing was completed in 1968, and is now the home of St. Peter’s Child Care Center.