Ascension Lutheran Church

04/05/2026

Alleluia! Christ is risen! 🌷🕯️🎉

04/05/2026

Resurrection of Our Lord, Easter Worship - 10AM

This is the day the Lord has made! Christ is risen, and through him all creation is made new! Indeed, “God shows no partiality” (Acts 10:34): Christ’s resurrection truly brings life to everyone. We sing hymns of praise, gather around sacred words, and proclaim God’s faithfulness, power, and love in the feast of holy communion. With the women at the tomb, we are astonished, elated, and grateful. We depart with joy to proclaim the good news of God’s endless love.

Art: JESUS MAFA. "Easter - Christ appears to Mary," from Art in the Christian Tradition, a project of the Vanderbilt Divinity Library, Nashville, TN. JESUS MAFA is a response to the New Testament readings from the Lectionary by a Christian community in Cameroon, Africa. Each of the readings was selected and adapted to dramatic interpretation by the community members. Photographs of their interpretations were made, and these were then transcribed to paintings.

04/04/2026

Ascension is ready to celebrate the Resurrection of our Lord tomorrow morning at 10AM (Easter Egg Hunt begins at 9:30AM, all kids welcome)!

What to expect in worship? Expect egg shakers that need shaking, ribbon wands which need waving, and the glorious sounds of bells, organ, and piano to accompany our praise. Joy shall arrive in the morning, and we look forward to celebrating with you!

Easter Egg Hunt - 9:30AM
Festive Worship with Holy Communion - 10AM

04/03/2026

Good Friday - 7PM Worship

Life and death stand side by side as we enter into Good Friday. In John’s passion account, Jesus reveals the power and glory of God, even as he is put on trial and sentenced to death. Standing with the disciples at the foot of the cross, we pray for the whole world in the ancient bidding prayer, as Christ’s death offers life to all. We gather in solemn devotion, but always with the promise that the tree around which we assemble is indeed a tree of life. We depart silently, and we anticipate the culmination of the Three Days on Easter Morning for worship at
10AM.

Art: Thurman, Robert R.. "Crucifixion," from Art in the Christian Tradition, a project of the Vanderbilt Divinity Library, Nashville, TN.

04/02/2026

Maundy Thursday - 7PM Worship

This evening our Lenten observance comes to an end, and we gather with Christians around the world to celebrate the Three Days of Jesus’ death and resurrection. Tonight we remember Christ’s last meal with his disciples, but the central focus is his commandment that we live out the promise embodied in this meal. As Jesus washed his disciples’ feet, so we are called to give and receive love in humble service to one another. Formed into a new body in Christ through this holy meal, we are transformed by the mercy we have received and carry it into the world. Departing worship in solemn silence, we anticipate the coming days.

Art: Swanson, John August. "Last Supper," from Art in the Christian Tradition, a project of the Vanderbilt Divinity Library, Nashville, TN.

03/28/2026

Palm/Passion Sunday: 10AM Worship

Tomorrow, we encounter the paradox that defines our faith: Jesus Christ is glorified king and humiliated servant. We too are full of paradox: like Peter, we fervently desire to follow Christ, but find ourselves afraid, denying God. We wave palms in celebration today as Christ comes into our midst, and we follow with trepidation as his path leads to death on the cross. Amid it all we are invited into this paradoxical promise of life through Christ’s broken body and outpoured love in a meal of bread and wine. We begin this week that stands at the center of the church year, anticipating the completion of God’s astounding work.

Art: Morgner, Wilhelm, 1891-1917. "Entry of Christ into Jerusalem," from Art in the Christian Tradition, a project of the Vanderbilt Divinity Library, Nashville, TN.

03/22/2026

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03/12/2026

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03/10/2026

We are a small, friendly, and joyous faith community that centers our life on the proclamation of the gospel through the Word and the Sacraments. We believe that the good news of Jesus Christ affects every facet of our lives, especially where we are hurt and lonely.

You are always welcome here.