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Small Groups

Please contact the church office (office@ascensionlutheranelca.org or 634-1694) if you need further information on any of the groups.

Ruth Circle

All ladies of Ascension are invited to join us for fellowship and casual Bible Study. If you are new Ascension or just looking for a casual Bible Study group, we hope you will come and join us!

Contact: Nancy Shatto

Meets: 2nd Thursday at 9:30 am in Fellowship Hall except for June & July.

Tuesday Morning Bible Study

One of the Pastors leads study on Bible or religious topics chosen by group, or scripture for the week.

Contact: Pastors Dan or Daniel

Meets: Tuesday morning at church 10:30 am, except during the summer months.

Thursday Night Serendipity

Six-week studies with topics decided by the group. Meets October through May.

Contact: Rich & Judi Johnson

Meets: 1st & 3rd Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. at the church

Ascension Artists

Bring your current art or craft project or start a new one & work on it with other creative folks. We share and learn from each other.

Contact: Arlayne McKee

Meets: Weekly Thursdays from 3:00-5:00 at the church in the Fellowship Hall or downstairs

Bridge

Come play bridge once a month with others who love this card game!

Contact: John & Kathy Hayes

Meets: monthly Saturday night at the church. Actual dates in church bulletin

Dining Out

Group participants take turns selecting the date, time, and restaurant each month. The hosts then make reservations for all those who are able to attend.

Contact: Rich and Judi Johnson

Meets: Monthly on Thursday or Friday nights. Call to add your name to the email list. Actual dates in church bulletin and by email.

Faith Seeking Understanding

We read books that usually address hot-button issues in order to have the civil conversations so lacking in our world. Topics have included race-relations, immigration, faith and homosexuality, and criminal justice. The discussions at the end of each book are friendly, honest, and happen over a potluck! All are welcome!

Contact: Pastor Daniel

Meets: Occasionally. Dates will be advertised in the bulletin, What’s Up, and on the website. Pastor Daniel can also put you on an email list.

Knotty Kneedlers

Bring your latest project and enjoy coffee & fellowship with others while working on it.

Contact: Bonnie Vawter

Meets: every Wednesday at 1 pm in Fellowship Hall

Men’s Breakfast

Get together with other men for fellowship over breakfast.

Contact: Rich Johnson

Meets: Thursdays at 7 am at Big Train Restaurant, 3050 N Nevada.

Quilts for New Beginnings

No experience necessary to make quilts for Family Promise, One Nation and World Relief. We’ll teach you all you need to know. Kits are available for those who would like to contribute but cannot attend.

Contact: Anita Arends

Meets: Wednesdays 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Ladies' Lunch Bunch

Ladies of Ascension meeting once a month to enjoy each other’s company over lunch. There is no age requirement. Please RSVP to Judy Conroy by the Sunday before the lunch.

Contact: Judy Conroy

Meets: 3rd Thursday at 11 am at Mackenzie Place

Walking Group

Walks at various venues.

Contact: Wini Klein

Meets: Tuesdays & Thursdays mornings as weather permits. Please call to confirm special times & locations as they can change from week to week.

Terrace Gardens Bingo

Have fun helping nursing home residents play Bingo and win prizes.

Contact: John & Kathy Hayes

Meets: Terrace Gardens monthly, 3rd Wednesdays from 9:45-11:15 a.m.

Biking, Holy Pedalers

Rides are scheduled most weekends. Group members can sign up to schedule and lead rides. Bike riding is mostly on trails, with some lightly traveled roads. Most rides include a stop for breakfast or lunch in support of fellowship.

Contact: TBD

Meets: Weekly, April – October, weather permitting. Usually, rides are on Saturdays. Time & location by email & in Ascension Office’s What’s up weekly email.

Ascension Outdoors!

Experience the fellowship of other members while going out for an easy hike during the week, taking a weekend off to go camping, taking advantage of fresh snowfall to go snowshoeing, testing your endurance while climbing a 14er, or anything else that celebrates the great creation God has made.

Contact: Aimee Calderon

Meets: Regular outings are not scheduled. Group will be notified by email when an outing is planned. Please contact Aimee if you would like to plan an outing and she will get the word out.

A Community of Grace Called to Serve

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2505 North Circle Drive | Colorado Springs, CO 80909

office@ascensioncos.org

Church: 719-634-1694   |   Children's Learning Center: 719-447-8658

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