Posts from Pastor Daniel
Sabbatical for Pastor Daniel
This summer Pastor Daniel will be on sabbatical. A sabbatical is a time of rest and renewal. It’s an opportunity to take some time on hobbies, grow in faith, and then return renewed and ready to for ministry. Ascension grants pastors and deacons a 3 month sabbatical every seven years. Pastor Daniel’s Sabbatical begins May […]
Posted on May 17, 2026 | Posted by Pastor Daniel
Job Posting: Childcare Center Director
Ascension is hiring! We’re looking for our next Children’s Learning Center Director. This full time position oversees the operations of the Center. If you are interested, please see the job posting on Indeed.
Posted on May 17, 2026 | Posted by Pastor Daniel
A Vision Unfolding
Ascension’s choir will offer a musical gift to the community on Sunday, May 17 at 9:15 am within our Sunday morning service. This will begin our summer combined 9:15 worship service. A Vision Unfolding, was composed in 2021 and features choir, narrator, piano, violin, trumpet, and drum. The piece is a contemporary styling with jazz […]
Posted on April 28, 2026 | Posted by Pastor Daniel
Holy Week, 2026
Some things are too big to fit into one day. And so we enter into Holy Week, one story told and lived over many days. Join us as we walk the path from the walls of Jerusalem to the lonesome cross to the empty tomb. This year we’re following the story of Holy Week through […]
Posted on March 30, 2026 | Posted by Pastor Daniel
Faith and Art Camp
Join us for a faith-, art-, and fun-filled week at Ascension Lutheran Church’s annual Faith and Art Camp! June 15-19, 1:15-5pm Kids K-8 from the congregation and the community are invited to explore their faith through art. There will be music, pottery, drama, painting, food, play, and more. We partner with Rainbow Trail Lutheran Camp […]
Posted on February 23, 2026 | Posted by Pastor Daniel
Faith Seeking Understanding
A Faithful Approach to Difficult Topics Does it seem like there are so many important things to talk about in our world, but you never have the conversation because you aren’t sure how to talk with those who disagree? This common modern dilemma is not just frustrating, it’s also a problem we are called to […]
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 […]
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