Education

Ascension hosts a wide range of opportunities for people of all ages to grow in faith.

Children’s Ministry

“...and a little child shall lead them.” Isaiah 11:6b

Children are an integral part of our community. We encourage our children to participate in worship in ways that are meaningful for them. We offer scarves for play, children’s bulletins to color and engage, and a children’s sermon during our worship together. 

At Ascension, we seek to equip our families and caregivers with the tools they need to deepen their faith with one another at home. We meet monthly for “Family Nights,” an intergenerational opportunity for families of all shapes and sizes to gather over a meal, devotion, and service project together. Here, we strengthen our understanding of who God is for us through scripture reading, a variety of prayer practices, and collaborating on a project to benefit our larger community (e.g, valentine’s day cards to assisted living facilities, creating homemade dog and cat treats for the blessing of animals, and assembling care packages). At the end of Family Nights, families take with them a one-pager filled with ways to practice their faith at home throughout the month. 

Confirmation

Confirmation is a two-year process during which middle school students learn about the Lutheran tradition, the Bible, and the church's mission in the world. We celebrate our confirmands on Pentecost with Affirmation of Baptism.

Adult Education

Pastor leads seasonal bible studies for adults at various times during the year. Previous topics have included Cultivating & Letting Go (Lent 2019), a Spiritual Practices Small Group (Spring 2020), Bible Study on the Gospel of Mark (Lent 2021), and more.