Worship: Sunday 11:00 AM | Wednesday 7:00 PM
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Important Info
Worship
For Lutherans, worship stands at the center of our life of faith. Through God’s word, water, bread and prayer we are nurtured in faith and sent out into the world.
Connected with and central to everything we do, worship unites us in celebration, engages us in thoughtful dialogue and helps us grow in faith. It grounds us in our Christian and Lutheran roots, while demonstrating practical relevance for today’s world.
Central to our worship life is the presence of God through word and sacrament. The word proclaimed and the sacraments —both Holy Baptism and Holy Communion — are called the means of grace. We believe that Jesus Christ is present in these means through the power of the Holy Spirit. Sometimes we describe worship as a “gathering around the means of grace.”
We are a member congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). For more specifics on our worship and our beliefs, please visit elca.org.
Leadership
Deacon Ellen Koester considers herself a Michigan girl and a Southern woman. She lives with Elmo, her loud and rambunctious canine companion who she is certain is part velociraptor. She came to consider the South her home as she served congregations in Tennessee, Georgia, and North Carolina. She also served as the CEO of Lutheran Services in Tennessee. She graduated from the University of Dayton in Dayton, OH, and Trinity Lutheran Seminary in Columbus, OH.
Seeing individuals of all ages grow in their faith and life and helping them discover ways to use their gifts to share God’s love is what she loves in ministry.
Deacons in the ELCA are ordained ministers of Word and Service. They serve at the intersection of church and world, bringing a sharper focus to how the church responds to the needs of the people.
About Us
Ascension is a small church with a big heart. We come together on Sunday mornings and Wednesday nights to worship and are focused on providing healthy, sustainable food sources for all. We partner with other organizations to serve our neighbors and strive to create a community where all belong.
Worship: We come together to worship God – Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
Faith: We grow our faith in Jesus through Bible study, questioning everything, and discussing what it means for us today.
Love: We unite to create a loving community, support and encourage one another, and pray unceasingly.
Serve: We actively partner with our neighbors and other organizations, connecting our neighborhood to the community at large, and striving to create a stronger, more just society.
Ascension Lutheran Church is a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA.org)