Events
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, […]
Posted on August 8, 2018 | Posted by Pastor Daniel
Blessing of the Backpacks 2018
On August 12th, Ascension will be participating in our annual school supply drive, Blessing of the Backpacks. Deacon Mary Stoneback, director of faith formation, describes this event best, “It’s a time for the community to come together and bless the students, teachers, administrators and families going back to school and commemorate the beginning of a […]
Posted on August 2, 2018 | Posted by Annie Saunders
Carpet: In with the New
The new carpet is going in and should be done on Wednesday. Looking good! We’re going to need help resetting the furnishings on Saturday at 9.
Posted on July 24, 2018 | Posted by Pastor Dan Holt
Sanctuary Carpet Removal Part 2
With their scraper machine, carpet removal went fast. You can see the scraper machine in the back by the open door. Some of you remember writing your names on the cement floor before the carpet was installed 30 years ago. I couldn’t see any signatures because either the glue is thick or the cement was […]
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