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One Tree Many Branches welcomes Chris Forte and his Band with their album release of "Skywatching" to the Listening Room @ Ascension October 24th, 2026 @ 4:30PM

St. Tim's welcomes Twangtown Paramours to the Listening Room @Ascension October 10, 2026 @ 7:00PM

Sunday Mornings for Children at Ascension

David Heim is former editor of the Christian Century magazine. (For a flavor of the magazine and some of his contributions, see the publications link below.. He has served ELCA congregations in Rolling Meadows and Palatine and has been interim pastor in Park Ridge, Naperville, and Oak Park. He is a graduate of Yale Divinity School and the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago. He grew up in Vermont and was a reporter for his hometown newspaper before going to seminary. He lives in Oak Park with his wife, Barbara Hofmaier, who is an editor and coordinator of a local GriefShare program. They have a son who is an ELCA pastor. Pastor David is part of a Lutheran-Jewish dialogue group in Chicago and was a member of the Christian Leadership Initiative at the Shalom Hartman Institute in Jerusalem in 2016–17. He likes history, fiction, travel, and sports.

Let's Learn Together For more than 14 years, a wonderful group of Ascension women has gathered on Monday mornings to grow in faith through thoughtful Bible study, meaningful conversation, and fellowship. The group continues to thrive—and you're invited! Whether you've participated in Bible studies for years or are just getting started, you'll find a warm, welcoming community where questions, insights, and conversation are encouraged. We meet most Mondays, from 10:15-11:45 a.m. Join us from the comfort of your kitchen table with a cup of coffee—or participate while you're traveling! Zoom makes it easy to stay connected wherever you are. What to Expect: Each session includes: Friendly, engaging discussion A short video connected to the week's study Conversation centered on one chapter of the study book The only "homework" is reading the assigned chapter before each session and bringing your questions, observations, and "aha!" moments. No previous Bible study experience is necessary. Our First Study Begins Monday, September 21! We will begin the year with: Embracing the Uncertain: A Bible Study for Unsteady Times To allow time to order and distribute study books, please let us know you'll be joining us by August 17. Looking Ahead: Our studies throughout the 2026–2027 program year will explore a variety of timely and engaging faith topics. Together we'll journey through: Embracing the Uncertain – Finding hope and courage during life's unsteady seasons. Advent Studies – Two special Advent series exploring the biblical birth narratives and the many voices of hope that prepare us for Christmas. The Holy Spirit – Discovering God's presence and power at work in our everyday lives. The Gospel of John – Exploring one of Scripture's most beloved Gospels with fresh insight and historical context. Genesis – Returning to the Bible's first stories to discover how creation, covenant, mercy, and promise continue to shape our faith today. Post-Season Study – We hope to conclude the year with Stories Jesus Told, an engaging look at the parables of Jesus and how they continue to speak into our lives. Each study is designed to spark thoughtful discussion, deepen our understanding of Scripture, and encourage us in our daily walk of faith. Contact the church office with questions.