Events
Blessing of the Backpacks
The Gazette published an article that reports on our Blessing of the Backpacks. The reporter asked me why we collected and distributed the school supplies instead of joining some other organization. My response was that first, we understand that God is blessing through us and second, that we want to target our CLC […]
Posted on August 7, 2017 | Posted by Pastor Dan Holt
Blessing of the Backpack 2017
Attention all students and teachers! This coming Sunday, August 6 at both the 8 am and 10:30 am service, there will be a Blessing of the Backpacks. The members of the Board of Parish Education invite all children, youth, young adults and teachers to attend worship together and receive a special blessing and key chain […]
Posted on August 1, 2017 | Posted by Mary Stoneback
God’s Work, Our Hands
Join up to 200 members from 6 ELCA congregations in Colorado Springs for an afternoon of service on September 10 from noon-3pm with a closing ceremony at Christ the King from 3:30-4:00. This year’s event may be our biggest yet, and will include new projects like working with One Nation and doing a Kids Against […]
Posted on August 1, 2017 | Posted by Pastor Daniel
Faith Seeking Understanding
Last spring we started “Faith Seeking Understanding” – a book club that starts from our place of faith and wrestles with challenging issues or realities in our world. We had two great discussions on books related to race in America. This August, we’re going to read together “A Mother’s Reckoning” by Sue Klebold. Sue’s son, […]
Posted on July 26, 2017 | Posted by Pastor Daniel
Community Picnic Thursday June 22 @ ALC
On Thursday June 22 from 5 pm – 7 pm, ALL are welcome to a Community Picnic at Ascension from 5 pm – 7 pm. This picnic is the end celebration of Day Camp (i.e. Vacation Bible School) but you don’t have to be a part of Day Camp to attend. Come and enjoy a […]
Posted on June 14, 2017 | Posted by Mary Stoneback
Discover Ascension – May 21, June 4, June 11
Join us at 9:15 on May 21, June 4, and June 11 for “Discover Ascension.” These small group discussions will introduce new comers to Ascension, taking a look at how we worship, what we value, where we serve, and how you can be involved. We meet in the conference room next to the Sanctuary. If […]
Posted on May 15, 2017 | Posted by Pastor Daniel
Rainbow Trail Day Camp Registration is OPEN!
Rainbow Trail Day Camp is back! From Monday June 19 – Thursday June 22 at Ascension Lutheran Church, we invite the children of Ascension and Grace Lutheran Church and friends, as well as the Ascension’s Children’s Learning Center (CLC) to participate in a fun and meaningful week with camp counselors from Rainbow Trail Lutheran Camp […]
Posted on May 3, 2017 | Posted by Mary Stoneback
Guest Presenter from Innovations on Aging, April 20, 12 pm – 1:30 pm
On Thursday April 20, 12 pm – 1:30 pm in the Ascension Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall, special Guest, Claire Anderson, the Executive Director of Innovations on Aging, a non-profit organization in Colorado Springs will join us for a special presentation on the newest initiatives and plans in place to make Colorado Springs an aging friendly community. […]
Posted on April 16, 2017 | Posted by Mary Stoneback
Holy Week – One Story Lived Over Many Days
Some things are too big to fit into one day. Some things are too rich to be grasped in one sitting. Some things are too true to be understood, they must be lived. And so we enter into Holy Week, one story told and lived over many days. Join us as we walk the path […]
Posted on April 6, 2017 | Posted by Pastor Daniel
Annual Garage Sale & Youth Fundraiser
All are invited to Ascension’s Annual Garage Sale! When: Saturday, April 8th – Lower Level of Ascension Schedule & Prices Early bird admission at 7:30 am for $5 General Admission at 8am $1 bags from 1 to 2pm Doors close at 2pm *All proceeds benefit the youth of Ascension!