Preach & Teach Holy Eucharist, Healing Service & Senior Potluck Luncheon
Wednesday, October 21 | 11:30 am
You are warmly invited to join us for our Preach & Teach Holy Eucharist and Healing Service at 11:30 am in the Chapel, followed immediately by a Senior Potluck Luncheon in the Parish Hall.
Following lunch, we will explore three important topics that invite us to plan thoughtfully for the future:
Estate Planning: Practical and thoughtful approaches to planning for yourself and your loved ones.
Planning a Celebration of Life: How to make your wishes known and create a meaningful celebration of faith and life.
Ascension Legacy Giving: Discover how you can leave a lasting legacy of faith and generosity that will support Ascension's mission for generations to come.
Come enjoy worship, fellowship, a delicious potluck lunch, and a meaningful conversation about planning for the future. All are welcome!
Women's Fall Gathering
Sacred Rhythms: Making Space for God
Friday, October 23|9am-2pm
Join the women of Ascension for a day of rest, prayer, reflection, and fellowship as we explore what it means to create sacred rhythms that nourish our lives and deepen our relationship with Christ. Register here.
Wise and Wonderful Wednesdays:
Gospel Conversations & Supper
October 21 & 28, 5:30-6:30 pm
A parish dinner series inspired by our beloved Lenten Suppers, offering deeper discussion and reflection on the Gospel of Mark.
Baptism Opportunity
Sunday, November 1
We have one more opportunity for baptism in 2026: November 1st (All Saints’ Day). We would love to baptize anyone not already baptized! At the Church of the Ascension we baptize babies, children, youth, and adults; if you'd like to explore baptism for your child or yourself, please contact Tina Clark at tina@ascensiondenver.org.
Remembering the Dead on All Saints' Day
Sunday, November 1
On All Saints' Sunday, we recognize those saints who have died in the last year. If you want your loved ones' names read during the liturgy, send their first and last names to Emily at emily@ascensiondenver.org by Sunday, October 25th.
Ascension Annual Giving Campaign Update
Thank you to all our supporters who have pledged to the Annual Giving Campaign so far. We have 50 families who have pledged a total of $451,000, which means we are over halfway to our $900,000 goal! As a reminder, we invite you to consider making a pledge for 2027 by November 22. Your gift supports the ongoing operations of the church including ministries and programming, clergy and staff, outreach initiatives, and Diocesan support. Thank you!
Vestry Nominations
We need the names of people who are interested in serving on our vestry and replacing our outgoing members in the new year. To nominate yourself or someone else, please email Cheryl (cheryl@ascensiondenver.org), Senior Warden Lucy Rinaldi (warden@ascensiondenver.org), or Susanna Shannon (susanna.j.shannon@gmail.com).
Children, Youth, and Families Committee Nominations
We are seeking 2 new members to serve a 3-year terms supporting the children, youth, and families of our church community ages. To express interest, please fill out this self-nomination form by Friday, November 6th. Any questions can be directed to the committee chair, Kristin Ferguson.
Episcopal Church in Colorado Annual Convention
Thank you to our lay delegates who joined Revs. Cheryl and Emily at Annual Convention last weekend: Chris Nazar, Barb Watson, Mary Ruth Schaumberg, and Keegan Drake.
Daylight Saving Time ends November 1
Remember to change your clocks and account for our “falling back” 1 hour on Sunday, Nov. 1.
Coffee Hour Signups
We need coffee hour hosts for October 25th and continuing through the fall. Click on this link to sign up for this important weekly ministry. Please contact Amy Leonard with any questions.
Worship Participation Signups
Sign up to serve at the 8am service or at the 10am.
Faith Formation Project
Read the Gospel of Mark with us this Fall!
We are committing to reading the four gospels and the Book of Acts as a parish over the next two years. Ways of engaging include listening to our podcast, coming to community dinners in October, or joining our Women's Bible Study.
Nursery
Sunday, October 18, 8:30 am – 11:30 am
Children of all ages are ALWAYS welcome in worship at Ascension. Children older than 3 are welcome in the nursery by arrangement with Director of Children, Youth, and Family Ministry Tina Clark, space allowing.
Sunday School
Sunday, October 18, 9am
Godly Play for Preschool and Kindergarten will meet downstairs. Godly Play for 1st & 2nd Grade and for 3rd-5th Grades will meet upstairs. Youth Group for Middle School will meet upstairs and High School will meet in the Library/ Youth Room.
Journeying through Grief: A Sacred Circle of Support
Sundays, October 18 & 25 at 9:00 a.m.
Classroom A in the Parish Hall
Whether you are mourning the death of a loved one, facing another significant loss, or carrying grief from years past, you are invited to join Journeying Through Grief. Together, through prayer, conversation, and Christian fellowship, we will create a compassionate space to share, listen, and find hope and healing in God’s presence. Come to one session or as many as you like!
Sunday Morning Gospel Study
Sunday, October 18, 9am
This fall, parishioners are warmly invited to gather each Sunday morning for Gospel Study. This class offers a welcoming space to ask questions and deepen your faith.
Lunch-Making for Neighbors Experiencing Homelessness
Sunday, October 18, 11am
Help make lunches for the Women’s Homelessness Initiative, a ministry of Capitol Hill United Ministries. Ascension gathers one Sunday each month to prepare lunches for neighbors experiencing homelessness. Donations, which you can place in the bin at the back of the church, are also needed:
waters
salty snacks
sweet snacks
bread
clementines
Central City Opera Presents: Earth to Kenzie
Sunday, October 18, 1pm
Experience the brand new 45-minute opera Earth to Kenzie at the beautiful historic Lincoln Hills, one hour west of Denver. When trouble at home forces her and her mom to move, imaginative fifth grader Kenzie must face her fears and discover that home is less about a place than about courage, friendship, and not having to face things alone. This show, co-produced with Opera Colorado, is a perfect first opera for young audiences or families. Tickets are $30 and can be purchased here. Use code KENZIE10 for 10% off.
Journey Through Isaiah - Hebrew Bible Study
Tuesday, October 20, 12noon
Grab your Bible, your lunch, and your curiosity — and join us on Zoom as we journey into one of the Bible’s most beautiful and transformative books. No reading ahead is required! You can find the Zoom link here.
An Invisible Thread Book Study
Tuesday, October 20, 5pm
Next week, we're starting a new book, An Invisible Thread by Laura Schroff and Alex Tresniowski. We'll discuss the first two chapters, but please join us whether or not you manage to get through them. You can find the Zoom link here.
Preach and Teach Holy Eucharist and Healing, followed by Senior Lunch
Wednesday, October 21, 11:30-1:30
This unique midweek service combines adult formation and Holy Eucharist, offering an opportunity to explore Scripture and faith more deeply within the context of worship and conversation. Stay afterward for Senior Lunch!
Ascension Men's Fall Gathering
Wednesday, October 21, 6-8pm
The Ascension Men are welcomed to the home of George Caulkins on October 21 from 6pm to 8pm. While all Ascension Men are welcome, we do ask for an RSVP to be courteous to our hosts. To be added to the mailing list, email parishioner Keegan Drake (kdrake81@gmail.com).
Parents' Morning at Ascension
Thursday, October 22, 8:30-10:30 am
Children ages 3 and under will enjoy friendship and age-appropriate Christian formation with our professional teaching staff while parents take a couple of hours to themselves for spiritual and personal renewal. Moms are warmly invited to join the Women's Bible Study from 9-10, and all parents are welcome for a time of reflection, prayer, or conversation - at the church or across the street at Novo. Registration is required; click here or see Tina Clark for more information or to register your child.
Women's Bible Study on the Gospel of Mark
Thursday, October 22, 9am
Women of all ages are warmly invited to gather each Thursday morning in the Library/Youth Room for prayer, conversation, fellowship, and the study of Scripture as we journey together through the Gospels of Mark and Matthew this fall as part of our Faith Formation Project.
Parish Bingo Night
Friday, October 23, 5:30-6:30 pm
All are welcome for an intergenerational community evening of Bingo and laughter!
Fourth Sunday Men’s Breakfast
Sunday, October 25, 9am
We meet next on October 25th after the 8am service for fellowship and a potluck breakfast. This fall, we are reading The Power and the Glory by Graham Greene, and we're discussing the first half of the book at this gathering. To learn more, or to volunteer to bring a dish or drink, email parishioner Keegan Drake (kdrake81@gmail.com).
Serve at Urban Peak
Sunday, November 15, 4-7pm
Join us in serving at Urban Peak on November 15. Urban Peak is a Denver-based shelter serving young people ages 12–24 experiencing homelessness. Donations to support this outreach are welcome—checks payable to Church of the Ascension with “Outreach” in the memo (place in the plate, bring to the parish office, or mail). Volunteers must be 18 or older. To serve or learn more, contact Ellen Putze, ellenputze@comcast.net or sign up here.
Texas Gathering: Save the Date
Saturday, May 15, 2027
Join the Ascension Men's Email List!
The most up-to-date information about the Ascension men's group comes through our email list. To join our list -- or to recommend a friend -- please email parishioner Keegan Drake (kdrake81@gmail.com).