Events
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
What is a Mennonite?
This coming Sunday Ascension will welcome Pastor Jordan Farrell from Beth-El Mennonite Church. As a part of the Pulpit Exchange, Pastor Jordan will lead the adult Sunday School hour from 9:15 am – 10:15 am in the upstairs library, sharing about the Mennonite faith.
Posted on January 15, 2020 | Posted by Mary Stoneback
GENERATION CELEBRATION FINALE
Were you born between 1920 and 2020? If the answer is yes, (and it should be), you are cordially invited to Ascension’s “all-generation” celebration between services, 9:15 am, on 26 January in the basement. This event will bring to a close our celebration and recognition of all six generations at Ascension. As part of the […]
Posted on January 13, 2020 | Posted by Mary Stoneback
Be Transformed – 2020 ELCA RMS Youth Gathering
The Middle School and High School youth are getting ready to attend the RMS Youth Gathering in Estes Park, January 18-20, 2020! The Youth Council and a planning team are coming together to make this happen. Middle and High School students from all across the Rocky Mountain Synod will follow age-appropriate tracks while everyone will worship […]
Posted on January 6, 2020 | Posted by Mary Stoneback
Adult Sunday School Jan. 5th & 12th Discussion Topic: LGBTQIA, with Pastor Daniel and special guest, Bill Oliver
Ever confused about what all these letters mean? More importantly, do you wish you better understood what it’s like to be LGBT+ and wrestle with faith, society, life like the rest of us? Join us on January 5th and 12th at 9:15 am for a discussion with Bill Oliver. Bill is a retired aerospace engineer […]
Posted on December 30, 2019 | Posted by Mary Stoneback
Christmas Eve Candlelight Services Tuesday December 24
The first Christmas night, a heavenly choir sang in the birth of the Christ to shepherds on a small hill outside a small town. Their song has echoed across the world for over two thousand years – a song of joy that breaks through sorrow, a song of hope that breaks through despair. The song […]
Posted on December 18, 2019 | Posted by Mary Stoneback
Caroling & Chili Supper
Last Sunday’s caroling was put on hold due to inclement weather but it’s back on now! Coming Sunday December 22, we’ll enjoy an annual tradition at Ascension of caroling and chili supper. Meet at the church at 4 pm and we’ll carpool to homebound member’s homes and nursing homes to sing Christmas tunes. Following caroling […]