Posts from Pastor Daniel
Faith Seeking Understanding
Faith Seeking Understanding, Ascension’s Book and Podcast Club, explores contemporary topics from a faith perspective. We’ve read books and listened to podcasts on immigration, race relations, homelessness, water rights, transgender issues, cell phones in schools and more. All are welcome to join us on the 4th Monday of the month for a potluck at 6pm […]
Posted on January 7, 2026 | Posted by Pastor Daniel
Building Community
Fill our your 2026 estimate of giving here! Our stewardship campaign theme is “Building Community.” We build community around the grace of God and our call to serve our neighbors. For 2026, we have two stretch goals to serve our neighbors: Both of these efforts are hands-on ways to serve in our community. Through our […]
Posted on September 24, 2025 | Posted by Pastor Daniel
Welcome New Staff
This is an exciting time for Ascension as we’re pleased to announce three new staff: Tom Johnson is our new interim youth director. Tom will be working to foster community and faith with our middle and high school youth. Cassi Smith is our interim event coordinator. Cassi will be coordinating community hours and our upcoming Christkindl Fest. […]
Posted on September 24, 2025 | Posted by Pastor Daniel
Family Promise Picnic
Ascension has been a key supporter of Family Promise/IHN for 30 years. But a lot has changed in 30 years! Come learn more about the changes to the program, meet Family Promise staff and families, see the new day house, and assemble prevention care packages. This will also be a fundraiser, so bring along your […]
Posted on July 1, 2025 | Posted by Pastor Daniel
Constitution Update
Ascension is updating our constitution. This update recognizes the changes throughout the ELCA for Rostered Leaders, more clearly identifies the roles of our various ministry teams and committees, and introduces new teams and committees such as the Ascension Impacting Mission Fund, HR Committee, and CLC Oversight Committee. On July 13, we will have a congregational […]
Posted on May 14, 2025 | Posted by Pastor Daniel
Church Leadership Message on LFS
Recently, a leader of our country tweeted negatively about us as Lutherans and named Lutheran Family Services (LFS) and their work as a money laundering operation. The majority of US funds that LFS uses is for refugee resettlement. We have been doing this for 100 years. With this hitting national news, the pastors began fielding […]
Posted on February 7, 2025 | Posted by Pastor Daniel
Giving Thanks for All Saints
“Honor your father and your mother, so that your days may be long in the land that the LORD your God is giving you.” – Exodus 20:12 Honor your father and mother.The commandment was not written with children in mind,Children who must be molded and pressed into responsible adults,Children who cannot determine their own fate, […]
Posted on October 16, 2024 | Posted by Pastor Daniel
Serving Community
Fill our your 2025 estimate of giving here! You are invited to join us in our fall stewardship drive, “Serving Community.” For decades Ascension has followed God’s call to serve others. We’ve been supportive of housing and food for children and families in our area and across the world. For decades, we’ve been committed to […]
Posted on October 7, 2024 | Posted by Pastor Daniel
Thanksgiving Worship Service
Join us for an online Thanksgiving worship service. This ecumenical service is being led by pastors from Ascension Lutheran Church, Beth-El Mennonite Church, St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, and Vista Grande United Church of Christ. Together we give thanks to God!
Posted on November 16, 2023 | Posted by Pastor Daniel
Podcast Discussion on the Israel-Gaza War
Faith Seeking Understanding, Ascension’s book/podcast/movie club seeks to learn more about our world through the lens of our faith. Sometimes this includes complex, difficult, and divisive issues. The war in Gaza is certainly that. Join us for a discussion of the war, security of Israel, the plight of Palestinians, and the place of the church […]
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