Posts from Pastor Daniel
A Sanctuary Church
Perhaps you’ve seen the headline: “Largest US Denomination declares itself a Sanctuary Church” But, what does this mean? The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) meets at a churchwide assembly every three years to worship, learn, and make decisions for the whole of the church. At this August’s assembly the church did a lot, including […]
Posted on August 14, 2019 | Posted by Pastor Daniel
An Invitation to Holy Week
Some things are too big to fit into one day. Some things are too rich to be grasped in one sitting. Some things are too true to be understood, they must be lived. And so we enter into Holy Week, one story told and lived over many days. We began among a people filled with […]
Posted on April 16, 2019 | Posted by Pastor Daniel
Thoughts A Brewin’ – April 1
Thoughts A Brewin’ is back! Our central neighborhood congregations will meet again at 7:00 on April 1 in the lower lever of Downtown Fine Spirits and Wine on the SE corner of Wahsatch and Colorado. Will Stoller-Lee from Fuller Seminary will present and lead a discussion on a short film about Antionette Tuff, a school […]
Posted on March 27, 2019 | Posted by Pastor Daniel
A Wrong Way and A Better Way
Dear friends in Christ, you are cordially invited to a banquet. One full of love and compassion and meaning the likes of which you can’t imagine. A banquet that will open your eyes to beauty and to injustice, to joy and to sorrow. A banquet that will mean something different to you than it means […]
Posted on March 25, 2019 | Posted by Pastor Daniel
Becoming Nicole – Ascension’s next Book Club Book
Faith Seeking Understanding, Ascension’s book club, will be reading and discussing “Becoming Nicole: the Transformation of an American Family” by Amy Ellis Nutt. This book about a transgender teenager should lead to some challenging and engaging discussion around identity, parenting, and faith. The discussion and potluck will be Saturday April 13 at 5:30. All are […]
Posted on March 5, 2019 | Posted by Pastor Daniel
Christians Ethics: Faithful Living
How does our faith call us to live in this world?How should Christians approach the problems of the day? Join Pastor Dan and Pastor Daniel for a study on Christian Ethics, Sundays at 9:15. Using, scripture, the ELCA Social Statements and discussions on modern scientific and cultural upheaval, we’ll explore Christian ethics through three hot […]
Posted on February 6, 2019 | Posted by Pastor Daniel
Christmas Eve Candlelight Services
The first Christmas night, a heavenly choir sang in the birth of the Christ to shepherds on a small hill outside a small town. Their song has echoed across the world for over two thousand years – a song of joy that breaks through sorrow, a song of hope that breaks through despair. The song […]
Posted on December 21, 2018 | Posted by Pastor Daniel
Comfort Corner
At Ascension, we love having children in worship! We also know that sometimes young children need a break from the sanctuary. So, in addition to our nursery and worship bags, we are … Introducing Ascension’s Comfort Corner! A place for nursing mothers or fathers of wiggling children to take a break during worship. You’ll find […]
Posted on December 6, 2018 | Posted by Pastor Daniel
For All the Saints
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, yet. Honor your father and mother. The commandment was written, like all others, for adults, Adults who think themselves sovereign and responsible, Adults who […]
Posted on November 1, 2018 | Posted by Pastor Daniel
Reformation: Beyond the Red Sweater
I look forward to Reformation Sunday every year. We sing “A Mighty Fortress.” We read Psalm 46, a favorite of mine. And I get to wear my red sweater! But of course, Reformation Sunday is about more than the red sweater. It’s also about more than remembering the life and work of Martin Luther, and […]
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