Ascension members support these ministries through financial offerings, service on boards, volunteer activities, collections of needed items, and attendance at benefits.

Lutheran Advocacy encourages Christians in Illinois to act on Gospel values and speak out on behalf of people who have no voice in matters of justice and equity.

ELCA Advocacy represents the voice of Lutheran Christians on Capital Hill and in Washington D.C.

Holy Family School, on Chicago's near-north side, provides outstanding Christian-based education to highly motivated low-income children.

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois

Responding to the Gospel, LSSI brings healing, justice and wholeness to people and communities throughout Illinois.