Work trips will resume Saturday, April 28 and continue monthly throughout the summer and fall.  Sign up for the dates of your choice on the Service Ministries bulletin board in Fellowship Hall.  See Bob Reid for more information.

Groups of Ascension volunteers work with Habitat for Humanity in Lake County and Thrivent Financial for Lutherans to build decent, affordable homes for families to help themselves.  .  Volunteers  are 16 years of age of older.  No prior experience needed.

Thanks for Reaching Out Through God's Love!

Ascension receives donations of staple food, toiletries and financial contributions which support food pantires serving people in many Chicago neighborhoods and Northfield Township.  Donations may be brought to church and placed in the box labeled "Pantry" at the main door.

A special effort is made to stock pantry shelves at Thanksgiving time.  In the fall, Ascension collects clean, gently used clothing for the benefit of clients at one of the pantries.

Ascension joins forces with Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Services and Interfaith Refugee and Immigration Ministries to welcome and support uprooted peoples in the United States, through resettlement, advocacy, children's services, job training and counseling, technical assistance and public education.

Furniture, household items, clothing and funds are made available to resettled people.  Volunteers offer refugees practice speaking English, provide transportation to appointments, and assist them in their acclimation to life in Chicago.