As an open and progressive congregation, we boldly make Christ’s vision known.
We welcome you to Ascension Lutheran Church. We are a congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). We are a community of faith who rely on the power and the teachings of Jesus as we navigate this world and life together. We don’t have all the answers, and we aren’t perfect-and we believe in the one who is! If you are in a close relationship with Jesus, or just beginning to get to know him–Ascension is a place for you to share your journey. Come worship with us. Join us in an event. Come and see.
Worship With Ascension
Bulletins and Online Worship
Please subscribe to our YouTube channel. Worship will be posted online on Monday’s.
Bulletins
All are welcome to worship with us at Ascension. We are part of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America. Our worship tradition means that you are an integral part of our worship–this is not something you watch but that you participate in!
Study of Scripture is an important part of our relationship with Jesus and God’s people
The Nursery is currently unavailable.
Preschool and Elementary Youth Children’s Church/Sunday School
Weekly during the
10:30 a.m. worship service
(September – May)
The youth, 4 years old through 5th grade, will begin worship with their families, and after the Children’s Message, be dismissed with their teachers to experience the Word, or message of worship in a more age appropriate way. We will then return to worship as an entire congregation during the peace, so that our youth will still receive Communion/Prayers.
10:30 a.m. worship service
(September – May)
The youth, 4 years old through 5th grade, will begin worship with their families, and after the Children’s Message, be dismissed with their teachers to experience the Word, or message of worship in a more age appropriate way. We will then return to worship as an entire congregation during the peace, so that our youth will still receive Communion/Prayers.
Middle School Youth
Confirmation
Please contact Pastor Julie Bailey at pr_julie@sbcglobal.net if any questions
High School Youth
Our Youth are preparing for the 2024 Youth Gathering in New Orleans.
A fundraising opportunity that is available is returning pop cans that are donated. Remember you get 1/2 of the amount in your account and 1/2 goes into the Youth general fund. Every little bit adds up.
Sign up on the kiosk at church!
Sunday Bible Study
At 9:15 A.M.
Beginning February 18, 2024 our Sunday morning Bible study class will begin a study called Making Sense of the Cross. This is a good study to do during the season of Lent. All are welcome. There is a book that would be helpful to accompany, so if you want one, please let Pastor Julie know.
This class is held in the Digging Dunes Room.
TUESDAY MORNING ADULT
BIBLE STUDY
At 11:00 A.M.
You are invited to join us at 11 a.m. on Tuesday mornings via Zoom. Join us, and as always friends are welcome.
Let Pastor Julie know if you need the Zoom invite.
ALL ARE WELCOME!
MARTHA TO MARY WOMENS’ BIBLE STUDY
Sep-Dec and Feb-May on Monday Evenings
In the Take Courage video Bible study, Jennifer Rothschild invites you to study book of Haggai and how God’s promises give us courage to trust Him and press on in life. This 7-session video study will encourage you to say confident in God’s calling, motivate you to not give up, and trust God created you for a great purpose.
Participant books are $10.00, due the first day of class. Our Mary to Martha Women’s Bible Study will meet in the Digging Dunes room on Mondays at 6:00 p.m. Please let Joyce Richardson know if you are participating in the class so we may order enough books. Sign up by calling or texting Joyce at 989-274-6787.
All women are invited!
Our Mary to Martha Women’s Bible Study is open to women of all ages, and stages of faith, members & non-members, as we seek a closer relationship with our Lord. We know that you’ll be blessed by God’s Word and fellowship with other women, and we’ll be blessed by your presence.
A previous study; The Story
Forms for Membership
Endowment Applications (due March 31 each year)
Education Forms
Youth Forms
Special Service Forms and Procedures
Miscellaneous Forms
RaiseRight (formerly SCRIP) – Order Form
SHARING YOUR GOD GIVEN FAITH AND TALENTS
ONLINE GIVING
Ascension Lutheran Church offers the option to give online through Vanco. Online giving started with one person with a great idea and has grown from there. Online giving can be set on a schedule such as weekly, or monthly or members can give “one time” donations. Click here to sign up or login today!
SHARING YOUR GOD GIVEN FAITH AND TALENTS
Click here to complete our Time & Talents form, letting us know how you might like to serve in our church.
How Can I Serve?
Click here if you would like to find out what options are available to serve in our church. If you have any questions about serving, please feel free to contact Pastor Julie Bailey.
Events
Additional information regarding events can be found in the monthly newsletter
Also click on our calendar
LEADERSHIP TEAM
Pastor Julie Bailey
Pastor
Pastor Julie began her ministry with Ascension in August 2013. She is a graduate of Trinity Lutheran Seminary in Columbus Ohio, 1999. She is a native of Nebraska and has an ADN and Bachelors Degree in Nursing from the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Prior to serving with Ascension, Pastor Julie served another congregation in Saginaw and as the Assistant to the Bishop for Vocation and Education. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her schnoodle Bailey, cheering on her Cornhuskers, reading, watching TV, and spending time with friends.
Lisa Whelton
Parish Administrator
Lisa is a 1995 graduate of Swan Valley High School where she met her husband Jeff. She obtained her Bachelor of Business Administration degree, majoring in finance from Saginaw Valley State University. She later earned the Certified Financial PlannerTM designation and became a financial advisor. She worked in the financial industry for over 25 years before accepting the Parish Administrator position in the fall of 2020 with the desire to spend more time with her family. Lisa was introduced to Ascension Lutheran Church through Jeff and his family and became a member in 2008. Lisa spends most of her “non-working hours” transporting her youngest daughter to volleyball, band, and school activities. She also attends band and music performances at Central Michigan University for her oldest daughter. She occasionally carves out time for her passion of scrapbooking.
Ascension Lutheran Church
8695 Gratiot Road
Saginaw, MI 48609
Saginaw, MI 48609
Phone: +1 (989) 781-2170
Email: ascensionlc@sbcglobal.net
ABOUT ASCENSION’S FELLOWSHIP
We believe that all people are at the same time a saint and a sinner. No matter how hard we try, we will fail to do what we are to do; and we will do things we know we should not. As a community of faith, we believe we are strengthened and encouraged by each other to live out the gospel in every aspect of our lives