Posts from Mary Stoneback
Virtual Lenten Services
Virtual Weekly Lenten Services: Our weekly Lenten services continue tomorrow, March 18 – April 1, online at 7 pm. The theme for this year’s Lenten services will be focused on Renewing Christianity Today, how we behave, belong and are awakened to experience Christ’s movement in our lives and in community in new ways. Join in live for a […]
Posted on March 17, 2020 | Posted by Mary Stoneback
Concerns and Precautions Regarding COVID-19
From the Office of the Bishop: As of now, the immediate risk to American public is low. We will continue to share any updated recommendations from the CDC as they emerge. As congregations continue to gather for worship in light of concerns around the Corona virus, we encourage you to be mindful of the same basic precautions […]
Posted on March 4, 2020 | Posted by Mary Stoneback
Lenten Soup Suppers & Services
Weekly Lenten Soup Suppers & Lenten Services: Our weekly Lenten services begin tonight, March 4 – April 5. The theme for this year’s Lenten services will be focused on living purposefully and discerning God’s call in our lives. Potluck soup supper start at 6 pm in the basement (bring a soup or side to share) and the Holden Evening Prayer Service […]
Posted on March 4, 2020 | Posted by Mary Stoneback
Liturgical Banner: Transformed by God’s Grace
“Transformed by God’s Grace” Artist’s Description Upon meditation and reflection on scripture and Ascension’s own vision planning, the word transformation is strong. Which led to metamorphosis which led to the idea of a butterfly cocooning – a bold statement indeed! The design itself is a metamorphosis of several theological ideas. I found that grace and […]
Posted on February 20, 2020 | Posted by Mary Stoneback
The American Protestant Experience
The Christian Church in America is unlike any other place, with a wide range of religious expressions and an evolving free marketplace for faith. How did that happen? Join us for a 10 week series on The American Protestant Experience on Sundays beginning February 23 at 9:15 in the library. We’ll use a video series and discussion […]
Posted on February 19, 2020 | Posted by Mary Stoneback
From Feast to Famine
Next week, we begin our Lenten journey. Ascension invites you to begin this sacred journey with two nights of food and worship, followed by weekly Soup Suppers and Lenten services. Check out the following opportunities to gather, reflect and worship. Invite a friend! Shrove Tuesday (Mardi gras): Join us on Tuesday February 25, 5:30 pm […]
Posted on February 16, 2020 | Posted by Mary Stoneback
Care Giver Support
For adult education on February 2 and 9, we will host Nita and Kent Matthews on caregiving for loved ones. There is a good chance that we will all find ourselves as caregivers to family. It is demanding and, at times, exhausting. Kent and Nita have devoted their ministries to training and supporting people in […]
Posted on January 30, 2020 | Posted by Mary Stoneback
Online IHN Sign-up
Ascension will be hosting families who would otherwise be homeless through the Interfaith Hospitality Network for two weeks later in February. Our partner congregation, Beth-El Mennonite is hosting at the end of this month and we’ll be taking a couple of days for them so they can return the favor when we host. We are […]
Posted on January 22, 2020 | Posted by Mary Stoneback
Playground Workday
We are replacing the Children’s Learning Center sandbox on Saturday January 25 at 10 a.m. There will be pizza at 12 when the work is done. Come dressed to work outside during this project. Lunch will be provided. The CLC entrance is the doors with the wooden cut outs of children on top of the doors. […]
Posted on January 21, 2020 | Posted by Mary Stoneback
Even There
In Confirmation the middle school youth are learning about Baptism. That what God has done for us through the waters of Baptism can never be reversed. We are children of God forever. When I consider my Baptism and reflect on what God has done through making us His children, Psalm 139 comes to my heart. […]
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