Tuesday, 01 December 2009 21:22

Sunday Adult Forum

Adults meet for Bible study or discussion of current issues, led by the pastor or guest speakers.  On occasion, adults and children gather together for intergenerational activities.

Bible Studies

Ascension offers an on-going weekly Bible study class on Tuesday from 10 to 11 a.m. in the church library from September through June.  Newcomers are always welcome and may drop in any week.

Small Group Ministry

Since Ascension is a medium-size congregation, many of its groups are “small groups,” including the “Knitwits” for knitting enthusiasts, “TIMEOUT” for senior citizens and retirees, “Praise Time”, a women’s choral group, and a newly formed scrapbooking group.

Congregation Retreats

Ascension has a tradition of holding annual congregational retreats for adults and children.  Topics have ranged widely, from “Food in the Bible” to “Cycles of Sacred Time” to “Christianity Across the World” to “Green Congregations – Caring for the Environment.”  Whatever the topic, the retreat schedule intentionally provides for adult and children’s activities as well as intergenerational time.  Providing education and fellowship, retreats are usually held over a weekend at retreat centers, such as the Lutheran Outdoor Ministry Center (LOMC) in Oregon, Illinois.  Scholarship money is available.