Outreach

Stewardship

Stewardship

Stewardship includes giving of one’s time, talent, and treasure.  It is our opportunity to gratefully return to God what has been given to us.   We encourage you to include all three areas of stewardship as you participate in parish life.
In the fall on Stewardship Sunday we invite you to make a pledge to support the [...]

Outreach

Outreach

Outreach provides support to the community, nation, and world in programs as well as through financial aid.  There are many opportunities which are coordinated throughout  the year in response to requests from the community, including the following:
The Food Pantry
ACCESS AIDS Meals
ACCESS Dinner is Served
The Red Cross Blood Drive
Day of Caring (United Way)
Relay for Life (Cancer [...]

Food Pantry

Food Pantry

The mission of the Ascension Food Pantry is to help feed the hungry in our community.
The Food Pantry is open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9:30 to 11:00 AM. Approximately half of our stock is USDA food, the other half is purchased with funds donated by our congregation, money from the church’s budget, percentage of [...]

Fellowship Events

Fellowship Events

Fellowship plays such an important part in the life at Church of the Ascension.  We hope that you will take full advantage of the opportunities presented!
Planned Events
Breakfast and Lunch Each Sunday – Different people sign up to prepare meals during the church year. A donation is accepted to cover the cost of the meal, and [...]

Evangelism

Evangelism

The Evangelism Commission considers ways to spread the message of Christ’s love to our world.  Below are a few special events and vehicles we utilize to showcase our church’s programs and the love which is behind them.
The Sunday Morning Greeters – Our cheerful volunteers are there to welcome you every Sunday for both the 8 [...]

Pastoral Care

Pastoral Care

Caring for others is an important feature of the Christian faith.  Those in need are found not only in the local community, but also within our own church family.  Our Care Ministries include:
Prayer Chains
Shut-In Ministry
What is the Pastoral Care Ministry?
PASTORAL CARE
Various ministries respond to the needs of those in our congregation through prayer and active [...]