Events
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
SUP Thursday Oct. 18, 12 – 1:30 pm with Special Guest, Joan B. Selman
On Thursday October 18, 12 pm – 1:30 pm, we will welcome Joan B. Selman, Executive Director of Pikes Peak Hospice. She will talk about what Pikes Peak Hospice offers the community and help it be less of a taboo. Please bring a side dish, main dish provided. For planning purposes, please let Karen Rubinow know whether you’ll be […]
Posted on October 17, 2018 | Posted by Mary Stoneback
Voices of Grief Film Showing
Ascension Lutheran will be offering a free showing of Voices of Grief: Honoring the Sacred Journey at the church on Saturday November 10, 10 AM – 12 PM. This beautiful, 45 minute movie offers a refreshing perspective on the many paths that grief takes and addresses the ways our grief-avoiding culture complicates grieving. Following the film, […]
Posted on October 10, 2018 | Posted by Annie Saunders
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
God’s Grace in Action
The Stewardship Board welcomes another season of God’s Grace in Action here at Ascension! This annual program is about reflecting how much and where you can give this upcoming year, and those estimates will then be considered in our 2019 Budget. As usual, you can find your 2019 God’s Grace in Action packet in your […]
Posted on September 19, 2018 | Posted by Annie Saunders
SUP Sept. 20, 12 – 1:30 pm Topic: Bite-Sized Nutrition with Clinical Dietitian, Melaina Bjorklund
We welcome you to SUP, Thursday September 20, 12 pm – 1:30 pm. Our special guest will be Melaina Bjorklund, Clinical Dietitian at Penrose-St. Francis Health Services. She’ll share with us bite-sized tips for staying healthy and answer questions you may also have on the subject of all things food and nutrition. The main dish is provided, […]
Posted on September 17, 2018 | Posted by Mary Stoneback
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
Rally Day HOPE!
All are invited to: HOPE… an inter-generational event to celebrate the first day of a new Sunday school year on September 9 @9:15 in the lower level As with the previous CARE. and GRACE! events, our Ascension community will gather together around God’s message of HOPE… Ascension Lutheran Church values the gifts of all ages. Cross […]
Posted on September 4, 2018 | Posted by Mary Stoneback
SUP Gathering August 16, 12 pm – 1:30 pm, topic: Affordable Housing
SUP Tomorrow, Thursday August 16, 12 pm – 1:30 pm, we will welcome Penny Lightfoot, the recipient of the current Thrivent Build’s home. Pastor Dan and Pastor Daniel will also share about their involvement in advocating for affordable housing in the city. We hope you can make this heart-stirring and thought-provoking time! The main […]
Posted on August 15, 2018 | Posted by Mary Stoneback
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, […]