Reflections
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 […]
Posted on February 15, 2023 | Posted by Pastor Daniel
Seasons of Change Art Exhibit
Seasons of Change features artwork of Ascension’s Children’s Learning Center. The pieces can be seen now through February 19th in the Fellowship Hall, or below. As we move from the liturgical season of Epiphany to Lent, consider how you see and experience God’s presence in your life and in those around you.
Posted on February 4, 2023 | Posted by Mary Stoneback
A Prayer of Lament for the Club Q Violence
ROM BISHOP JIM A prayer of lament for the Club Q violence… In the face of the heartbreaking shooting at Club Q in Colorado Springs, and lamenting the long history of violence against our LGBTQia+ siblings, we pray: Christ our victim, whose beauty disfigured and whose body torn upon the cross; open wide your arms […]
Posted on November 21, 2022 | Posted by Mary Stoneback
Reflections on Retreat & Bumper Stickers
Recently a group of high school youth attended Rainbow Trail’s High School Retreat November 18-20 in Hillside, Colorado. High Junior, Austin Coltrin, offers his thoughts on the experience. I’m really glad to have gone on the weekend retreat this year! Despite how cold it got up there, the opportunities we got to spend out in […]
Posted on November 20, 2022 | Posted by Mary Stoneback
Veterans’ Day Shout Out
A shout out on Veterans’ Day to all our veterans. Thanks for your service! In particular, a salute to Les Frey. He died about 2 months ago at age 99. As far as I know, he was our last World War 2 vet. Les loved to get you in a conversation and tell you stories. […]
Posted on November 9, 2022 | Posted by Pastor Dan Holt
Thanksgiving Worship Service
Join us for an online Thanksgiving worship service. This ecumenical service is being led by pastors from Ascension, Beth-El Mennonite, Faith Presbyterian, Grace Lutheran, and St. Paul’s United Methodist. Together we give thanks to God!
Posted on November 9, 2022 | Posted by Pastor Daniel
Growing Community
Fill our your 2023 estimate of giving here! Paul wrote that through grace, God’s people “will always have more than enough to do all kinds of good things for others.” (2 Cor 8:9 CEV) Through God’s grace, we have done all kinds of good things like Faith and Art Camp (pictured above), KPC Respite Center […]
Posted on September 25, 2022 | Posted by Pastor Daniel
ELCA World Hunger Update: So Many Fish!
Ascension, you are amazing! You never cease to amaze us with your generosity and caring for others. This year’s World Hunger Drive was Fish Farms. These Fish Farms are being purchased through the ELCA Good Gifts program and are $250.00 each. Our goal was 30. We wound up raising $13,076. That’s enough to purchase 52! […]
Posted on April 20, 2022 | Posted by Mary Stoneback
Holy Week
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 April 11, 2022 | Posted by Pastor Daniel
Lent: Prayer, Fasting and Charity
By Calvin Wulf How would you prepare yourself for the most holy of all celebrations? Easter is the holiest festival in the Christian calendar. The first generations of Christians wrestled with this question. That dialogue continued for nearly 200 years. What they resolved is the season we call Lent. Calvin’s fascinating and inspiring article about the Lenten […]
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