Posts from Pastor Daniel
An Election Day Pastoral Letter
An Election Day Pastoral Letter Sisters and Brothers in Christ, The anxiety is palpable. It hangs in the air and infiltrates everyconversation. We live our lives gingerly today, worried. So, asChristians, what do we do? There are some who will feed on your anxiety. They will stoke yourfears to get you to vote a certain […]
Posted on November 3, 2020 | Posted by Pastor Daniel
The Book Club is Back!
Ascension’s Book Club is back! With the pandemic, election, and wildfires, a hot-topic non-fiction book seems like a little too much. So, we’re doing a novel. “The Year of Wonders” by Geraldine Books is about a 17th century English town battling the plague. Sound timely? We’ll offer an online discussion and a masked, in person […]
Posted on October 12, 2020 | Posted by Pastor Daniel
A Pandemic of Plenty
Fill our your 2021 estimate of giving here! Our generosity is in response to God’s generosity toward us. God has given us our lives and abilities, resources and food. God has sent Jesus to give us a place as children of God, guidance for our lives, and a forever future with God. In knowing God’s […]
Posted on September 28, 2020 | Posted by Pastor Daniel
Old Testament 101
When were the books of the Old Testament written? Who wrote it? Does the Old Testament still matter? This fall in worship we will read through God’s promises in the Old Testament. To better understand it, we invite you to Old Testament 101. On Sundays September 13 and 20, the pastors will lead discussions on […]
Posted on September 10, 2020 | Posted by Pastor Daniel
Faster Pastors Outrun World Hunger
For 9 years pastors and friends of the Rocky Mountain Synod, including our own Dan and Daniel, have been running team relays for many hours and many miles and MUCH elevation in the Colorado mountains. These runners have been supported by volunteers and the desire to raise money for various areas of needs in our […]
Posted on August 28, 2020 | Posted by Pastor Daniel
Summer Book Club: The Return of the Prodigal Son
The story of the prodigal son is one of the most loved in scripture. We will spend three weeks looking into this story in worship on June 28, July 5, and July 12. You are invited to go a little deeper by joining us for a discussion on Henri Nouwen’s book “The Return of the […]
Posted on June 11, 2020 | Posted by Pastor Daniel
Compassion and Empathy: Podcast Discussions
Compassion and empathy are challenging topics to dive into, but we’ve found two great interviews to get us there. Talking about compassion and empathy is challenging, but we’ve found a way to do that too! Join Pastor Daniel for two discussions on compassion and empathy using two great podcasts as fodder. On June 7 we’ll […]
Posted on June 1, 2020 | Posted by Pastor Daniel
Sunday Worship – 9:15am
Join us on Sunday at 9:15 for a live worship service online. In a time of physical distance, it’s important to get as close to gathering together in worship as possible. So our service will include singing and prayer. The easiest way to follow along is to print out the bulletin, or keep it open […]
Posted on March 21, 2020 | Posted by Pastor Daniel
Growing Hope with Family Promise
About five years ago Family Promise had a long-shot opportunity to expand by applying for a big grant. I was on the board of directors at the time, and I was anxious. We didn’t end up getting it. I was sad. But I was also relieved. I wasn’t sure we were ready to grow. But […]
Posted on February 28, 2020 | Posted by Pastor Daniel
The Faith I Need
“Jesus said to Thomas, ‘Put your finger here and see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it in my side. Do not doubt but believe.’ Thomas answered him, ‘My Lord and my God!’” – John 20:27-28O Giver of faith,I don’t need to be the oak whose majestic branches shelter a multitudeNor the redwood […]
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