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Beneath the Cross – Lent at Ascension
The life of faith is one of the cross and the empty tomb. Without the empty tomb, the cross leads to despair. But, as happens all too often in our thinking, without the cross the empty tomb leads to sentimentality. Join us this Lent as we consider the life of faith beneath the cross of […]
Posted on February 28, 2017 | Posted by Pastor Daniel
Retirement, Aging and God…oh my!
February’s SUP Gathering, Feb. 23 On Thursday February 23, 12 pm – 1:30 pm, special guests and ALC members, Elisa Thompson, Jim DeLoughry and Deacon, Mary Stoneback will give a presentation on the issues surrounding retirement, the aging process and how God is at work in this very unique and meaningful time in life. All […]
Posted on February 2, 2017 | Posted by Mary Stoneback
PILLAR Workshop: Dementia and Caregiving
Ascension Lutheran Church and the Board of Lay Ministry are grateful to continue partnering with PILLAR Institute for Lifelong learning in the New Year! Our first workshop of the year is Wednesday February 1, 9:30 am – 11:30 am at Ascension. The course is on Dementia and Caregiving (#1025) and is presented by Kent Matthews. […]
Posted on January 27, 2017 | Posted by Mary Stoneback
Faith Seeking Understanding
Two truths have emerged in recent years in America: We have many different experiences of America, and we don’t know one another’s experience. As an attempt to bridge that divide, you’re invited to join a new book club, “Faith Seeking Understanding.” We’ll be reading two books this winter/spring, and you’re encouraged to join us. Each […]
Posted on January 26, 2017 | Posted by Pastor Daniel
Reformation Roots
2017 marks the 500th Anniversary of the Lutheran Reformation! As part of our year-long commemoration, we’ll be taking a look at the history of the Reformation on Sunday mornings in January and February at 9:15am. Come learn about the Reformation and kick-off the celebration!
Posted on January 12, 2017 | Posted by Pastor Daniel
Baby Care Kits Service Project
On Sunday January 22, from noon – 3 pm, all are welcome to assemble Baby Care Kits for Lutheran World Relief. There will be a potluck meal at 12 pm so please bring a main dish, side dish or dessert to share. The donation needs for this project is located in the Fellowship Hall. If you have […]
Posted on January 11, 2017 | Posted by Mary Stoneback
Advent and Christmas Worship
Join us for Worship this Advent and Christmas Sunday School Christmas Program and Worship Sunday, December 11th – 8am and 10:30am Christmas Cantata and Worship Sunday, December 18th – 8am and 10:30am Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Saturday, December 24th – 4pm, 6pm, 8pm Nursery available at the 4pm and 6pm services Christmas […]
Posted on December 6, 2016 | Posted by Pastor Daniel
Thanksgiving Worship and Food Drive
Join us for a Thanksgiving Worship service on November 24th at 9am. And when you come, consider bringing food for Mercy’s Gate. All this month the food closet here at church has been bursting – thanks for the donations! (Picture: One of many hauls to Mercy’s Gate from Ascension’s food closet this November.)
Posted on November 23, 2016 | Posted by Pastor Daniel
Grace in Light: Candles on All Saint’s Sunday
On this All Saint’s Day, I pause to remember the saints in my life who have gone before me. Grandparents, friends, fellow brothers and sisters in Christ. I think of my grandmother who fed foxes on her back patio. I think of my grandfather who was on a first name basis with the staff at […]
Posted on November 1, 2016 | Posted by Pastor Daniel
Ascension at the Mining Museum
As a follow-up to her outstanding presentation on the Western Frontier at SUP earlier this month, Casey Pearse has offered to do a guided tour of the Western Museum of Mining and Industry on Thursday, September 29th from 12 to 2. They are graciously offering us a reduced rate of $5 per person. The complete […]
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