The Church of the Ascension has rooms available for rent on an on-going or one-time basis. Below, you can find details about rooms and rates plus information at the bottom of the page that applies generally to rentals.

A Note About Rates

Rates listed below with each room are for one-time events. On-going, regular rentals may receive a reduced rate. Rental of the whole facility is available at a rate to be negotiated. Bookings by current members of the Church of the Ascension for personal/family events or by other Anglican churches are by donation. Requests for waiver of fees for charities or important community events will be considered by Ascension’s Executive Team on a case-by-case basis.

Other Notes About Rentals

For one-time events, renters will be required to have a church host on hand. Host rates are $10 an hour.
All rentals allow for use of three washrooms: men’s, women’s, and a universal washroom, which includes a baby change table and features for people with disabilities.
Renters will be required to provide satisfactory proof of insurance or purchase insurance for their events from the Diocese of Huron, which can arranged through the Ascension office.
Audio-visual support is available at an additional cost. Click here for more information on the A-V Team’s services and rates.

How to Book

To book a room or for further information not included here, please contact the Ascension office at 519-451-7780 or office@ascensionlondon.com. The Ascension office is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Rooms and Rates

Parish Hall

Capacity: 165 with tables, 225 with chairs only
Tables: 38 six-foot tables, 5 eight-foot tables, 20 round tables, 16 card tables
Chairs: 200 (25 additional mismatched chairs are also available.)
Built-in dividers can create four spaces for break-out groups
Dimmer lights for dances or videos
Large pull-down screen, 12 by 12 feet (3.6 x 3.6 metres)
Direct access to kitchen (separate rental)
One-time rate: $60/hour

Panoramic view of Parish Hall

Round tables, six-foot tables, and eight-foot tables

Round, six-foot, and eight-foot tables

An example of seating for 100 facing a head table for 5 (pull-down screen is shown retracted above head table)

An example of seating for 100 facing a head table

Dividers can be opened for break-out rooms

Sanctuary

Seats up to 240
Seating “in the round”
Worship furniture, including the altar, and the front few rows of pews can be removed for functions such as concerts
One-time rate: $60/hour

Panoramic view

Kitchen

Kitchen users must have at least one person with a Food Handler Certificate or arrangements must be made with the church to have Ascension supply that person
2 gas stoves with ovens
Convection oven
Industrial toaster
Food preparation surfaces
Pots and pans
Dishes and cutlery
Dishwasher (and three sinks for manual dishwashing)
Large refrigerator
Separate upright freezer (Please note: Freezer is often full for our Food Security Program. Please discuss its use at the time of booking.)
Coffee maker (Van Houtte brand coffee must be used)
Tea and coffee servers
Direct access to the Parish Hall
One-time rate: $110 per event