Events
The ELCA National Youth Gathering Houston Begins!
Hello! The time has finally arrived and we are heading to Houston Monday, June 25th. Want to keep up with the group’s travel? Follow us on Ascension Lutheran Church’s Facebook page and occasional website updates. Want to see what we’re experiencing in the large group Gathering? Direct link to the Live Streaming: https://www.elca.org/gathering Live Streaming Schedule: […]
Posted on June 25, 2018 | Posted by Annie Saunders
DayCamp is Happening
In the picture, our Rainbow Trail Counselors are the leading music. Our adults and youth are organizing, teaching and engaging the children. We have a good bunch from our Children’s Learning Center, the community and our church. You can join us Thursday at noon for a program of singing and an ice cream social. God […]
Posted on June 19, 2018 | Posted by Pastor Dan Holt
DayCamp 2018 is Almost Here
The Board of Parish Ed welcomes another year of Rainbow Trail’s DayCamp. We can’t believe it’s almost here again at Ascension! Check-in starts as early as 8:30 a.m. on Monday, June 18 (the program officially starts at 9 and ends at noon). On the final day of DayCamp, Thursday the 21st, there will be an […]
Posted on June 14, 2018 | Posted by Annie Saunders
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
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
SUP May 17, 12 pm – 1:30 pm with Special Guest, Pastor Keith Hedstrom
We would like to invite you to our next SUP Gathering, this coming Thursday May 17, 12 pm – 1:30 pm. We’ll welcome Pastor Keith Hedstrom. He will share with us memorable stories of his time in the ministry. The main dish is provided, please bring a side dish or dessert to share. We hope you can join us […]
Posted on May 15, 2018 | Posted by Mary Stoneback
“Voices of Grief” Comes to Ascension
The Documentary Film – Voices of Grief, Honoring The Sacred Journey – shares a fresh perspective on the many ways we navigate successfully through grief or companion others along their journey. Wisdom from contemporary authors, grief experts and spiritual teachers is woven through personal stories of loss to explore the roles of community, compassion and […]
Posted on May 5, 2018 | Posted by Annie Saunders
A Night of Storytelling
Engage with the Ascension Lutheran community by spending an evening listening to stories! These are true-life tales told by our very own Ascension members and are sure to captivate. This will be a free-will offering event, and all proceeds will go to the Ascension Food Pantry. There will be food, wine, hors d’oeuvres, and fellowship […]
Posted on April 27, 2018 | Posted by Annie Saunders
SUP Gathering Thursday April 19, 12 pm – 1:30 pm: What to do with all the stuff?!
Wondering what to do with all the “stuff” in your garage…closets…basement…?! Join us for our next SUP Gathering, this coming Thursday April 19, 12 pm – 1:30 pm. We’ll welcome Denise Davis, professional organizer at Effective Organizing Solutions. With the annual garage sale just around the corner, and our recent adult education hour on downsizing, this is a great […]