Dear Friends,

As we live through this season in the unknown of a new wilderness, I am sharing with you the decisions made by the Ascension Church Council as of this morning, Saturday, March 14, with regard to the coronavirus pandemic. In keeping with the guidelines put forward by public health organizations and in listening to the advice and counsel of members of our church community who work in the medical field as doctors and nurses, the Church Council has made the difficult decision to close the church building to ALL events effective immediately.

This means that through the end of the month of March, we will not offer any onsite activities. Worship, BLAST, JOLT, small groups, soup suppers, office hours, daytime activities – are all suspended through March 29 when the Church Council will re-evaluate the situation.

To continue to be a church community and to foster connection, Ascension will be offering messages of hope and faith through our website, Youtube channel, and Facebook. If you have a need for pastoral care, please call the church office or email a staff member.

Please know that the staff and council continue to tend the needs of our community and the building during this time. Because we will not be collecting offerings in church, we encourage you to consider online giving or mailing in your offering.

Our prayers are with you and our brothers and sisters throughout the world as we navigate this new reality. Take heart and do not be afraid and please, my friends, be safe and wash your hands.

Pastor Chris

Do not fear, for I am with you. Do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, I will help you. I will uphold you with my victorious right hand. ~ Isaiah 41:10