All visitors are welcome and encouraged to worship with the Ascension community and participate in ministries as often as they are able!  If you would be interested in becoming a member of Ascension, please be sure to contact the church office or Pastor Kelly to find out when the next new member session will take place.  To learn more about what we believe as a congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, please visit the About Us page. 

The rites of baptism, confirmation and marriage are all parts of Christian faith and our Lutheran tradition, and we welcome you to share these important parts of your life journey within the Ascension community! 

Baptism is available for those ranging from infants up to adults, and those interested in being baptized are encouraged to contact the church office or Pastor Kelly for more information. 

Confirmation programming takes place for youth in 6th, 7th & 8th grades during each school year, with youth learning about the life of Jesus, Christianity and the Lutheran tradition.  For more information, please visit the Youth Ministry page.

Members of the Ascension family are welcome to be married in the church, and more information about a wedding service can be found by contacting the church office or Pastor Kelly.

What does Kyrie eleison mean? Why is it only sporadically included in the worship service?

Kyrie eleison is Greek for Lord have mercy!  It is most always used during the Advent and Lent seasons, but its use is not exclusive to these times.  It is included in the "gathering" part of the worship service. The "Kyrie" is expressed in a variety of musical ad liturgical forms.

Each Sunday bulletin examines a "Fun Faith Fact".  See the list of all prior Fun Faith Facts.

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