Events
Family Promise Walk, October 15
It’s not too late to join in this year’s Family Promise Walk, Sunday October 15. Meet at Grace & St. Stephens at 601 N. Tejon St., at 1 p.m. and the walk begins at 1:30 p.m. This family fun event is great for all ages with two walk routes: 1 mile or 5K (3.1 miles). 100% […]
Posted on October 10, 2017 | Posted by Mary Stoneback
Celtic Spirituality – PILLAR Course 3081 @ ALC
OCTOBER PILLAR COURSE 3081 Celtic Spirituality. Join us at ALC Wednesday October 11, 1 pm – 3 pm for course 3081. What is Celtic Christianity? It sits alongside the Orthodox and Roman traditions as one of the earliest Christian traditions. Yet, for the most part it remains misunderstood and unknown. In this session, we will explore Celtic Christianity and […]
Posted on October 9, 2017 | Posted by Mary Stoneback
The 500th Anniversary of the Reformation
You’re invited! … this is most certainly true. On Sunday October 29, we will celebrate the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation at Ascension. There will be one service that day at 10 am, followed by a meal with German food, music, beer, and wine. It should be a day full of good friends, good worship, […]
Posted on October 4, 2017 | Posted by Pastor Daniel
Having THE Conversation – A Video Invite to SUP Sept. 21, 12 pm – 1:30 pm
Join Roger Butts, Penrose St. Francis Chaplain as he explains why and how “Having THE Conversation” about Advance Medical Planning is so important for you and your family to do together before an emergency happens. Advance Medical Planning allows you to determine who can make medical decisions for you in the event you are not […]
Posted on September 18, 2017 | Posted by Mary Stoneback
It’s been 500 years – so what IS a Lutheran?
Beginning Sunday, September 17th, Ascension will explore what it means to be a Lutheran. What’s grace got to do with it? How about the Bible? Or Jesus? Or hymns? We’ll be reading together Kelly Fryer’s very accessible “Reclaiming the ‘L’ Word.” Copies are available and there are multiple times throughout the week to meet. Come […]
Posted on September 14, 2017 | Posted by Pastor Daniel
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 […]
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