Posts from 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
Ascension’s Habitat Build
Join the Ascension community in an Habitat Build Day for Habitat for Humanity! Habitat Build Day Details
Posted on March 6, 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 […]
Posted on October 31, 2023 | Posted by Pastor Daniel
Celebrating Community
Thank you for participating in last year’s campaign. Check out this year’s campaign: Serving Community
Posted on September 25, 2023 | Posted by Pastor Daniel
Support Homeless Families!
You can support families experiencing homelessness by providing a meal, playing with children, or chatting with parents. Ascension is part of Family Promise’s Interfaith Hospitality Network. In August, our partner congregation, Beth-El Mennonite, is hosting. We’ll be providing the meals and volunteers August 1-2 and 8-9 at Beth-El (4625 Ranch Dr.) There will be sign […]
Posted on July 25, 2023 | Posted by Pastor Daniel
What’s Up with Affordable Housing?
It sure is getting expensive to live around here! But, why? What can be done about it? Why does it matter to people of faith? Pastor Daniel will lead a discussion on affordable housing in Colorado Springs on April 30 and May 7 at 9:15 in the library. We’ll use two episodes of the COS […]
Posted on April 19, 2023 | Posted by Pastor Daniel
Mentors in Ministry
At our recent congregational meeting, much thanks was given to Rich G. for his faithful work at the church, especially his work on the property. Rich shares this reflection on his mentors in ministry at Ascension: Appreciate the thoughtful comments towards me at the congregational meeting last Sunday. I am thankful for the opportunity to […]
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