Schedule and Events

Sunday morning learning and worship

9:45 a.m. Sunday School
(September-May)

10:00 a.m. Worship Service
with Holy Communion

We believe God loves all people and sends us out into the world, as disciples of Christ,
to share his love.

If you are looking for a church home, we welcome you to join our family here.
We believe that you will find us to be a warm, diverse, generous, and loving congregation. Our mission is to reach out to you with the hospitality each of us has received from God. Together we seek to model the creative energy of God, embody the forgiving love of Christ, and pursue the transforming joy of the Spirit. Come to hear more about God’s purpose for you –
and for Ascension Lutheran Church.

Sunday Morning Worship at 10:00 a.m. with Sunday School at 9:45 a.m.
We have one Sunday morning worship service with Holy Communion at 10:00 a.m. Joyful Kids, our Sunday School, begins at 9:45 a.m.

Jazz Vespers, Friday, February 17 at 7:00 p.m.
Join us for Jazz Vespers on the third Friday of every month from October thru May at 7:00 PM. Valley jazz lovers will appreciate the musical talents of recording artist and pianist Bob Ravenscroft, the well-known sounds of Dwight Kilian’s upright bass, and the innovative percussion of Rob Moore on drums. These artists create a musical backdrop for the spoken word of Rev. Richard Parrish who weaves Scripture and meditative observations into the music, creating an environment that nourishes the soul with prayerful reflection. Mario Barnabe’s visual images complete the artistic experience by complementing the musical themes and bringing focus and clarity to selected Scriptures. Free of charge and open to the public, Ascension welcomes these renowned musicians and artists as part of Music Serving the Word, a national ministry fusing the arts and faith. Bring a guest and enjoy an evening of jazz by these gifted musicians.

WELCA Bible Study, Tuesday, February 21 at 9:30 a.m.
All women are cordially invited to the WELCA (Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America) Bible study for 2011-2012 “To Follow and to Serve: The Gospel of Mark”. This study challenges us with an invitation to discipleship in the 21st century; emphasizing what it means to follow Jesus Christ today. In it we are called to a living faith, a deeper and more courageous understanding of what it means to follow Jesus whom we first meet in Mark’s Gospel at his baptism in the River Jordan. We meet the third Tuesday of the month at 9:30 AM. Meeting duration is usually about 1½ to 2 hours, including the Bible study, time for discussion, fellowship and refreshments.

Ash Wednesday Worship, February 22 at 7:00 p.m.
Join us for Ash Wednesday worship on February 22 at 7:00 p.m..

We at Ascension share God’s story of love and joy for all people through the ministries of worship, spiritual formation, music, art, and family strength. These are gifts we have to share with the neighborhood, community, and world.

If you are searching for new directions in life our hearts, our minds, and our doors are always open. Regardless of your social, economical, political, cultural, or personal need, we want to be the catalysts that create the opportunity for change to occur. Refusing to be ignorant of the issues affecting our community, locally and globally, we willingly walk into the abyss of challenge, hurt, and pain, pouring out the resources of our time, energy, and finances into specific conquerable needs. By being the resource required for an individual need, we will embody the living message of Christ to transform our lives and our community.