About Ascension
Current Worship Hours
We are currently on our winter schedule, with worship services on Sunday at 8:00 and 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion is at 2nd service except first Sunday of the month then it is also at the 8:00 a.m. service.
Our Vision
Celebrating Faith and Trusting in God's Grace and Salvation Through Jesus Christ.
Our Mission
We Worship in Word and Sacrament, Care for God's Creation, Serve People in Need, and Respect Differences.
History of Ascension
Ascension Lutheran Church was formed in February 1966. Rev. Dale Gustafson, fresh out of seminary, was sent by Synod to be our first Pastor and as a mission developer. The new congregation met at Orchard School for 3 years using the folded up lunch tables as an altar covered by a cloth fashioned by Mable Fisher.
Outreach and Community Service
We believe strongly in being servant-leaders by encouraging involvement in social projects and concerns. Ascension is one of the founding congregations of the Good News Garage and has been involved with Burlington Meals on Wheels since its inception. We support the Chittenden Emergency Food Shelf, Burlington Emergency Shelter, and other community service organizations. We also have a very active branch of Aid Association for Lutherans.