Posts from Pastor Daniel
Learn About our Organ
Ascension’s Organ Evaluation Committee invites you to join them for an informational session about the history, current status, and future needs of the organ. The Committee has been tasked with evaluating the organ and considering options moving forward, and they’ve done some great work! Come learn what they’ve learned, ask questions, and explore this important […]
Posted on May 30, 2018 | Posted by Pastor Daniel
Where Are We?
Ascension is undergoing an extensive “purpose mapping” effort. The goal is to discern God’s call for us in the coming years. Over the past year we’ve had congregational surveys, engaged with Rocky Mountain Synod staff for an in-depth look at our ministries, participated in almost 70 individual interviews, and held two community panels. Through most […]
Posted on May 17, 2018 | Posted by Pastor Daniel
The Gospel is Not Bound
Pastor Daniel’s sermon for May 6, 2018 on Philippians 1:1-18a Is the gospel strong enough for this world? Determined enough? Relevant enough? Wise enough? Caring enough? Yes. Yes. Yes. For even when we are bound, even when we are subject to the powers that be, even when death comes for us. Even when we are […]
Posted on May 7, 2018 | Posted by Pastor Daniel
Freedom
Pastor Daniel’s sermon for April 22, 2018 on Acts 16:16-34 What is this strange freedom God gives? It’s the freedom granted to each and every one of you today. A freedom that won’t loosen all those bonds of this world. It won’t solve your money woes. It won’t release you from the lure of advertisers, […]
Posted on April 23, 2018 | Posted by Pastor Daniel
City Government for Housing Solutions
Pastor Dan and Pastor Daniel are part of the Colorado Springs Faith Table, an interfaith group of local faith leaders advocating for those who are less powerful. Pastor Dan wrote a letter to the editor on behalf of the Faith Table on the city’s role in addressing the affordable housing crisis. It was published in last […]
Posted on April 18, 2018 | Posted by Pastor Daniel
God’s Work, Our Backyard – Community Panels
Ascension is seeking to better understand the many ways God is at work in this city and the many ways we are being called to care for our neighbors. To do that, we’ve invited community leaders to share their joys, concerns and hopes for Colorado Springs. All are invited to attend two panel discussions on […]
Posted on April 4, 2018 | Posted by Pastor Daniel
The Darkness Does Not Overcome It – An Easter Sermon
Christ is risen! Watch Pastor Dan’s Easter sermon for 2018 on John 20.
Posted on April 2, 2018 | Posted by Pastor Daniel
The Hour of Glory – Maundy Thursday and Good Friday
Pastor Daniel’s Maundy Thursday sermon and Pastor Dan’s Good Friday sermon for 2018. Join us for worship at the Easter Vigil at 6pm on Saturday March 31 and for Easter services at 6am, 8am, and 10:30 am on April 1. Pastor Daniel’s Maundy Thursday sermon: Pastor Dan’s Good Friday sermon:
Posted on March 30, 2018 | Posted by Pastor Daniel
A New Hosanna
Pastor Daniel’s sermon for Palm Sunday (John 12:12-19). Join us for Worship on: Maundy Thursday (3/29) at 7pm Good Friday (3/30) at noon and 7pm Easter Vigil (3/31) at 6pm Easter Sunrise (4/1) at 6am Easter Sunday (4/1) at 8am and 10:30 “Today, we wave palm branches and we proclaim hosanna. We pick up the […]
Posted on March 27, 2018 | Posted by Pastor Daniel
What is Truth?
Pastor Daniel’s sermon for March 11, 2018 on John 18:28-40 Standing together alone, away from the leaders who came at dawn with this accusation, away from the disciples who still hide in the shadows. Standing together alone, Pilate tries to get to the bottom of all this, tries to understand what’s going on, tries to […]
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