Posts from Pastor Daniel
Reformation: Beyond the Red Sweater
I look forward to Reformation Sunday every year. We sing “A Mighty Fortress.” We read Psalm 46, a favorite of mine. And I get to wear my red sweater! But of course, Reformation Sunday is about more than the red sweater. It’s also about more than remembering the life and work of Martin Luther, and […]
Posted on October 24, 2018 | Posted by Pastor Daniel
My Least Favorite Book of the Bible
Joshua. I hate this part of the Bible. If it were up to me, it might not have made the Biblical cut. But there it is. Joshua tells the story of the Israelites moving into the promised land, land other people were already living in, people who were conquered and killed by the Israelites. It’s […]
Posted on October 14, 2018 | Posted by Pastor Daniel
Does Jesus Really Love Me? – An Ascension Book Club
Faith Seeking Understanding – Ascension’s book club is excited to read our next book, “Does Jesus Really Love Me?: A Gay Christian’s Pilgrimage in Search of God in America.” This book explores what it is like for both the author and many other contributors to be a gay Christian in America. Christianity today says the […]
Posted on September 20, 2018 | Posted by Pastor Daniel
Quilts and a Picnic! – September 16
Join us on Sunday, September 16 for a church picnic! It’s a great chance to meet your fellow Ascension members. A great BBQ main dish will be served, and we ask folks to bring a side or dessert to share. The picnic is at 11:30. Also on Sunday, we’re happy to present quilts to Family […]
Posted on September 13, 2018 | Posted by Pastor Daniel
Faster Pastors Running for Refugees
The Faster Pastors are at it again! Pastor Daniel will be joining a team of 10 pastors and church leaders to run the Flaming Foliage Relay, which is a 165 mile relay race from Idaho Springs to Buena Vista. The team will run over Guanella, Georgia, and Fremont Passes, reaching almost 12,000 feet in elevation. […]
Posted on August 27, 2018 | Posted by Pastor Daniel
God’s Work, Our Hands – A Day of Service
Join us on September 9th for God’s Work, Our Hands. From noon-3pm members of 5 ELCA congregations will do service projects at over a dozen sites around Colorado Springs. Then, from 3:30-4:00 we’ll celebrate together, learn about each other’s projects, and sing at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church (4720 Galley Rd.). Sign up at church, […]
Posted on August 8, 2018 | Posted by Pastor Daniel
Presiding Bishop Eaton speaks on Family Separation
Last week children and their families with no place to lay their heads received hospitality, food, and compassion in our church basement for our IHN host week. This week children from within and outside our congregation fill our church to experience God’s grace and love during Rainbow Trail Day Camp. Next week we send our […]
Posted on June 19, 2018 | Posted by Pastor Daniel
A New Joy
Pastor Daniel’s sermon for June 17, 2018 on John 16:12-24 Like many of you, I was disturbed by what I heard last week in Pastor Dan’s sermon. I mean, it was a good sermon, but there was this detail in it that just didn’t sit right. Supposedly, according to Pastor Dan, one cannot find true […]
Posted on June 18, 2018 | Posted by Pastor Daniel
Hosting IHN at Ascension
Ascension is hosting IHN June 10-17 and we still need a few more volunteers. Are you able to help? If so, please sign up here. Interfaith Hospitality Network is a program of Family Promise. Families facing homelessness are welcomed as guests to eat and sleep in congregations, receiving compassion and stability. They also receive case […]
Posted on June 6, 2018 | Posted by Pastor Daniel
A Calling to Abide
Pastor Daniel’s sermon for June 3, 2018 on John 15:1-11 “Life is hard sometimes, but I pray you find the freedom in knowing that there are lots of ways God is at work in your life, and God will not be limited to just one choice. I pray that you might find a way to […]
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