All parents and their young children are welcome to a casual gathering every other week in the church library. We will talk parenting, share stories and songs, offer toddler-friendly crafts, and build community.
On Wednesday nights during Lent (February 25, and March 4, 11, 18, and 25), join us for Lenten Suppers from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Supper begins at 5:30 p.m., and programming for all ages takes place from 6-6:30 p.m. SONshine singers will rehearse with Cindy Lindeen-Martin, while children and youth who aren’t singing in the choir, can participate in art-focused formation. Adults will explore the Nuts and Bolts of Lent,
Our annual Team Foster Blood Drive will be Sunday, March 8, from 9 am – 2 pm at the church. Please register for a time slot.
On Wednesday nights during Lent (February 25, and March 4, 11, 18, and 25), join us for Lenten Suppers from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Supper begins at 5:30 p.m., and programming for all ages takes place from 6-6:30 p.m. SONshine singers will rehearse with Cindy Lindeen-Martin, while children and youth who aren’t singing in the choir, can participate in art-focused formation. Adults will explore the Nuts and Bolts of Lent, including:
Icons of Christ: The Passion and Resurrection with Ashley Tulp and Kate Hlavin, March 11;
The Meaning of the Vigil, with Kari Nichols and Susanna Shannon, March 18;
The Meaning of Good Friday with Cheryl McFadden and Kristin Ferguson, March 25.
Can’t make it to supper, but want to come to the program? Great! Can’t stay for programming, but want to come for an easy supper? Please come!
The cost is $10 per person/ $30 family maximum.
Register here: https://tinyurl.com/COTALentenSuppers26
On Wednesday nights during Lent (February 25, and March 4, 11, 18, and 25), join us for Lenten Suppers from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Supper begins at 5:30 p.m., and programming for all ages takes place from 6-6:30 p.m. SONshine singers will rehearse with Cindy Lindeen-Martin, while children and youth who aren’t singing in the choir, can participate in art-focused formation. Adults will explore the Nuts and Bolts of Lent, including:
The Meaning of the Vigil, with Kari Nichols and Susanna Shannon, March 18;
The Meaning of Good Friday with Cheryl McFadden and Kristin Ferguson, March 25.
Can’t make it to supper, but want to come to the program? Great! Can’t stay for programming, but want to come for an easy supper? Please come!
The cost is $10 per person/ $30 family maximum.
Register here: https://tinyurl.com/COTALentenSuppers26
On Wednesday nights during Lent (February 25, and March 4, 11, 18, and 25), join us for Lenten Suppers from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Supper begins at 5:30 p.m., and programming for all ages takes place from 6-6:30 p.m. SONshine singers will rehearse with Cindy Lindeen-Martin, while children and youth who aren’t singing in the choir, can participate in art-focused formation. Adults will explore the Nuts and Bolts of Lent, including:
The Meaning of Good Friday with Cheryl McFadden and Kristin Ferguson, March 25.
Can’t make it to supper, but want to come to the program? Great! Can’t stay for programming, but want to come for an easy supper? Please come!
The cost is $10 per person/ $30 family maximum.
Register here: https://tinyurl.com/COTALentenSuppers26
Cultivating Virtue, Uprooting Vice, and Building Holy Community
It's time to register for the Spring Ascension Women's Retreat, to be held Saturday, April 18, 8:30 am to 2 pm.
Our guest speaker is author Grace Hamman, whose book Ask of Old Paths: Medieval Virtues and Vices for a Whole and Holy Life will be our foundation for the day. The retreat is facilitated by the Rev Dr Cheryl McFadden, Kristin Ferguson, Carolyn Craig, Lucy Rinaldi, and Christian Hawley. Cost for the day is $100 per person. Financial assistance is available by contacting the Rev. Dr. Cheryl McFadden. The deadline to register is April 1.
Join us June 15-18, 9 am to 3 pm (9 am to 12 pm for 3 & 4 year-olds) for a week of Bible storytelling through art, music, movement, and lots of fun, games, and friendship!
On Wednesday nights during Lent (February 25, and March 4, 11, 18, and 25), join us for Lenten Suppers from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Supper begins at 5:30 p.m., and programming for all ages takes place from 6-6:30 p.m. SONshine singers will rehearse with Cindy Lindeen-Martin, while children and youth who aren’t singing in the choir, can participate in art-focused formation. Adults will explore the Nuts and Bolts of Lent, including:
The Spiritual Practices of Almsgiving, Fasting and Prayer with Keegan Drake and Chris Nazar, February 25;
The Stations of the Cross with Julie Mahoney and Ascension Youth, March 4;
Icons of Christ: The Passion and Resurrection with Ashley Tulp and Kate Hlavin,
March 11;
The Meaning of the Vigil, with Kari Nichols and Susanna Shannon, March 18;
The Meaning of Good Friday with Cheryl McFadden and Kristin Ferguson, March 25.
Can’t make it to supper, but want to come to the program? Great! Can’t stay for programming, but want to come for an easy supper? Please come!
The cost is $10 per person/ $30 family maximum.
Register here: https://tinyurl.com/COTALentenSuppers26
Join us on Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 5:00 pm at The Church of Ascension during the Celebrate Service for a Litany for Peace. In a world longing for healing, we will gather in prayer, scripture, and reflection—lifting our hearts together for peace in our communities and beyond. All are welcome.
Holy Eucharist with music and imposition of ashes.
Holy Eucharist with imposition of ashes.
Our Men's Group is preparing pancakes (regular and gluten-free), bacon, turkey sausage, plus toppings. There will also be games and activities for children and adults...who will take home the Golden Spatula? Suggested donation is $5 per individual or $20 per family.
All parents and their young children are welcome to a casual gathering every other week in the church library. We will talk parenting, share stories and songs, offer toddler-friendly crafts, and build community. This group will meet on Friday, February 13 from 8:30 – 9:30 am and on Thursday, February 26 from 8 – 9 am.
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