Worship Services

 

8:00 a.m. Service of the Word

9:15 a.m. Adult Forum

9:30 a.m. Sunday School

10:30 a.m. Holy Communion

(except on the first Sunday of each month Holy Communion is celebrated at both services,and a service of Contemporary worship is celebrated at the 10:30 service.)

 

 

Lutheran Social Services

www.LSSNE.org

Missions of Ascension

http://www.alcvt.org/missions.html

Bartlett Brook

Bartlett Brook Clean-Up

Climate Change Grant

Climate Change Grant to ALC

Articles

Living Earth - Repentance

Congratulations to Ascension, the "Cool" Congregation

CongratulationsAscension

How ALC Became a "Cool" Congregation

How ALC Became a Cool Congregation Article

Child Care

Ascension Childcare rents space from Ascension Lutheran Church at 95 Allen Road in South Burlington.

The childcare center is not religiously affiliated with the church.

Call (802) 658-0212 to learn about their programs.

Easter Sunday

95 Allen Road

South Burlington, VT 05403

(802) 862-8866

church.office@alcvt.org

 

Worship Schedule

January 29, 2012

 

Fourth Sunday after Epiphany

 

8:00 a.m. Service of the Word

9:15 a.m. No Adult Forum today

9:15 - 2:00 p.m. Confirmation Class

9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion

 

Why come to church this Sunday, January 29, 2012?

to go where love leads and to serve where love calls

 These are the purposes of the New England synod; let’s make them our own at Ascension!

Where we will be called by love we don’t know. But neither did Jesus. Life kept happening to him, and he responded. Isn’t that the same for us?

The Gospel text for this Sunday (Mark 1:21-28) is an exorcism; Jesus’ power prevails against death and disease. Today, we think of psychological or emotional illness as the equivalent of demon possession and are grateful for all healers, including ourselves. God is not neutral about wanting abundant life for all humanity and God’s good creation! Even though we still struggle against all that diminishes life, the Power of Love and Life is ultimately the strongest truth.

Where are you called to love and serve? Come and understand yourself and the world more deeply and find encouragement to love. Come to church this Sunday! We welcome you.

The Rev. Nancy Wright

Pastor, Ascension Lutheran Church

 

 

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Hearing assisted listening devices available.
Handicapped accessible.

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Study the Bible

enterthebible.org

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Monthly Calendars

January Calendar

February Calendar

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Ascension

and

Ripple

in the News

Click on

http://www.thelutheran.org

to see the article on RIPPLE in The Lutheran, p 30.

Upcoming Topics and Events

(Ripple Immersion) Re-educating Ourselves and Our Society for Peace - Speaker Dot Maver, President of National Peace Academy will be re-scheduled.

January 31 Ripple Special TBA (if there is snow, maybe sledding...)

February 4 Penguin Plunge (with possible overnight) Stay tuned! Raise money for Special Olymics!

February 7 (Both Groups) The Parent Perspective

February 21 (Ripple Current) Awarenss About Youth in War Town Places

(Ripple Immersion) Heartbreaking Healing Stories from Sudan

March 9 - 10 - 30-Hour Fast

March 20 (Both Groups) Healing the Church

See Youth "Make it ripple" Ecumenical youth ministry creates wave of peacemakers by Wendy Healy

For RIPPLE Meetings and Events Click on the Youth sidebar.

Talk to or e-mail Rachel at rachelstampul@gmail.com if you or someone you know wants to participate in Ripple! Brochures are available on-line and in the office!

An end-of-the year camping trip to Calumet is planned.

Stay tuned and watch for details.

Every First Tuesday - Ripple meetings and potlucks at Ascension

5:00 Ripple Current Meeting for 5th - 9th graders*

6:30 Shared Meal with all ages

7:00 Ripple Immersion Group for 8th - 12th graders*

9:00 Close

*8th and 9th graders can choose to go to either the younger or older youth group depending upon how comfortable they are in either group.

Potlucks for young adults every Thursday evening from 6 - 9pm at First United Methodist Church, 23 Buell Street in Burlington! Bring a dish to share, a friend, your kids, and most importantly, yourself! It would be great to see you there!! Come find some community as the weather turns colder! Contact Rachel Stampul for more details: Rachelstampul@gmail.com or 802-881-3768. See you there!

 

Watch for more news of upcoming events here and on the Youth page.

Sermons

To see a selection of Pr. Nancy Wright's sermons, click on "Sermons" in the side bar.

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