Preach and Teach Holy Eucharist and Healing, followed by Senior Lunch
Wednesday, November 18, 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. After the service, join Lucy Rinaldi, Dr. Cindy Lindeen-Martin, and members of the London pilgrimage as they share stories, photographs, music, and reflections from their journey.
In-Gathering Sunday
Sunday, November 22, 11 AM
Join us for In-Gathering Sunday as we joyfully offer our 2027 pledges to God during the 8 am and 10am Holy Eucharist services. This meaningful act of worship is an opportunity to dedicate our gifts in gratitude for God's abundant blessings and to support the ministries that enable the Church of the Ascension to proclaim the Gospel, serve our neighbors, and nurture disciples of every generation. Following the 10 am service, everyone is warmly invited to a festive parish brunch as we celebrate God's faithfulness, the generosity of our parish family, and the exciting future God is calling us to embrace together.
Advent Wreath Making
Sunday, November 29, 9-9:45 AM
All Ascension parishioners and friends are welcome for a festive morning as we welcome and prepare ourselves and our homes for Advent. The cost for materials is $15 per wreath, and registration is required to make sure we have enough materials. Please register here for one person in your family per wreath (for instance, if you'd like to make 2 wreaths, register 2 people).
Ascension Annual Giving Campaign Update
Thank you to all our supporters who have pledged to the Annual Giving Campaign so far. We have 96 families who have pledged a total of $753,614! As a reminder, we invite you to consider making a pledge for 2027 on the website 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).
Coffee Hour Signups
We need coffee hour hosts for 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.
Lunch-Making for Neighbors Experiencing Homelessness
Sunday, November 15, 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.
Collecting Donations for Deployed Troops
Now through November 15
Our outreach team is collecting supplies for deployed troops and extending our deadline. Here are the items we're looking for: socks, protein bars, beef jerky, instant coffee, gum, sunscreen, lip balm, playing cards and games, travel-sized toiletries, and handwritten notes of encouragement.
Collections for Thanksgiving Baskets
Ongoing
We are collecting Thanksgiving dinner dry goods to help our neighbors in need this holiday season. Stay tuned for a more specific list of items, but know that we’ll find a way to reach our neighbors with any gifts you offer.
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 or joining our Women's Bible Study.
Nursery
Sunday, November 15, 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, November 15, 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.
Sunday Morning Gospel Study
Sunday, November 15, 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.
Journey Through Isaiah - Hebrew Bible Study
Tuesday, November 17, 12pm
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, November 17, 5 pm
We'll discuss chapters 15 through 17, but please join us whether or not you manage to get through them. You can find the Zoom link here.
Parents' Morning at Ascension
Thursday, November 19, 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
Thursday, November 19, 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 part of our Faith Formation Project.
Movie Monday
Monday, November 23, 12-3 pm
You're in town for Thanksgiving but the kids are out of school? Bring them to Ascension Monday afternoon for lunch, play, popcorn, and "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever," a funny and heartwarming story about empathy, belonging, and the wonder of the Nativity (rated PG). $10 per child ($20 maximum) helps us provide food, popcorn, and treats, plus extra supervision from our nursery teaching staff. All Ascension kids are welcome, and feel free to bring a friend. Please register so we know who's coming!
Youth & Youth Bridge Ice Skating Party
Friday, December 4, 5-7 pm, Denver Country Club Skatehouse
All Youth and 4th-5th grade Youth Bridge are invited to an Ice Skating and Advent Party! All levels of skaters are welcome and there are devices to help new skaters have a great time on the ice. Skates and helmets are available, or please do bring your own gear if you have it. Friends are welcome, and you do not need to be a member at DCC to join the fun. Please register so we know who's coming!
Parents' Night Out
Friday, December 11, 5-8 pm at Ascension
Date night, Christmas shopping for the kids, a long winter's nap...what will you do with 3 hours of childcare on a Friday evening? Tina and the nursery staff will feed the kids, have some fun Advent activities and games, and enjoy Charlie Brown and The Grinch with the kids while parents take a night off. Children are welcome to come in PJs and bring a blanket, pillow, and/or favorite stuffy. Cost is $25 per child for the evening. Youth who would like to help with younger children and enjoy the evening are welcome. There is a minimum of 9 and a maximum of 24 children for this evening, so please register as soon as possible!