Reflections
Movement Ministry Celebrates One Year!
Class TimesMondays, 10:00am–11:00amWednesdays, 10:00am–11:00amLocation: 2505 N. Circle Drive, Lower Level Over the past year, Ascension Church member and coach Laura Rinne has made a significant impact on the local community through her fitness leadership. Rinne has consistently hosted two fitness classes each week, attracting an average of 12–18 participants per session. The program has become […]
Posted on September 26, 2024 | Posted by Mary Stoneback
Faith Seeking Understanding
Faith Seeking Understanding is Ascension’s book, podcast, and occasional movie club! We discuss works of non-fiction, with some dabbling of fiction thrown in. Usually we’ll address a timely topic. We’ve read books and listened to podcasts on homelessness, racism, poverty, criminal justice, gun violence, climate change, elder care, and more. We meet most 4th Mondays, […]
Posted on May 21, 2024 | Posted by Pastor Daniel
Unexpected Hospitality
On November 26, we prepared for Advent as a community with an Advent Coloring Fest. The posters have the words, ‘Joy’ and ‘Love’ on them and the completed pieces are now hanging in the sanctuary. In the process of preparing them for the sanctuary, I experienced unexpected hospitality. In line waiting to get the pieces […]
Posted on December 3, 2023 | Posted by Mary Stoneback
Celebrating Community
Fill our your 2024 estimate of giving here! Looking forward, 2024 is a year for Ascension to Celebrate Community. In 2023, we’ve seen God’s love in our lives as we gathered together in fellowship and worship and in the generous support for our world hunger drive and special appeal to support staff salaries. As with […]
Posted on September 25, 2023 | Posted by Pastor Daniel
Through Their Eyes
On Sunday April 23, Photographer Lyndsay Bertram led a Photography Workshop for the Sunday School children. Lyndsay taught the class how to take photos using an imaginary grid and that where the lines intersect, the eye follows. The class also used glass marbles to look at things around them differently. Enjoy this photography exhibit showcasing […]
Posted on May 9, 2023 | Posted by Mary Stoneback
New Organ
We are so glad to be able to have a new used organ. Our thanks for the donation, those who helped do the tear out and install. Enjoy the music and the progress pictures from start to finish.
Posted on April 4, 2023 | Posted by Mary Stoneback
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 […]
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