A Message from Pastor Tim...

If you are coming in, make sure you don’t have a fever. Park in the big south lot if your walking is good. Park closer if you need to. Please remember to wear a mask or get one at our one entry point – the East Entrance. Remember to physical distance, to not shake hands. There are 4 sanitizer stations. Ushers will guide you, filling from the front of church. You can sit with people you quarantined with. There won’t be a nursery. We ask that there just be one person at a time in each restroom.

I will give guiding announcements during our worship. And pray for our nation. I’m praying for a movement toward greater justice out of the struggle of this time. I’m praying for wisdom and safety for the police and all authorities. I’m praying for peaceful protest for change and a curbing of those seeking chaos and destruction. Lord, have mercy.

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God’s peace to you in this uncertain time.

- Pastor Tim

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A MESSAGE from Pastor Tim

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 Hello and G’Day.  

I’m Pastor Tim Muller and I have had the privilege and honor of being pastor at Ascension Lutheran in Columbus for the past 10 years.  Ascension has been situated on Morse Road for the past 55 years, and before that for 45 years near to the Ohio State University.  That means that this is our 102nd year serving the people of Columbus.

Ascension is situated in a diverse and wonderful neighborhood.  That diversity is somewhat reflected at our church.  We have had a large community refugee garden for some years.  We are host to the Helping Hands Free Clinic.  Eight years ago we were part of establishing a partnered Swahili ministry. (We have worship in Swahili at 4:00 p.m. on the fourth Sunday of each month.)

Our worship and music life is rich at Ascension – with more traditional worship at 9:00 a.m. and more contemporary at 11:15 a.m.    This gives us about an hour in between services, for fellowship, and education for all ages during the school year. And we have study opportunities during the week. Check out our blog.

Our campus has ample safe parking.  You will see that we have a wonderful wedding park and we have been blessed with a partnership with Ascension Lutheran Preschool for over 50 years.
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We are a church of the Good News of Jesus – a church of Jesus’ grace and forgiveness and healing.
Come and check us out.   Send us a question.   Give us a call.  And  Goodonya.   (That’s Australian for Good on you)  

God bless you,
Pastor Tim Muller

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SUNDAYS at Ascension

Swahili Service
We offer a Swahili Service on the last Sunday of every month. 
6:00 pm Supper and service begins after.
Our worship services include music, communion, giving, biblical teaching and a time for prayer. Our goal is to create an environment where you can engage with God, focus on His goodness and respond to His love.

If you have any questions at all, please talk to one of our Ushers. 

​Our main entrance faces Morse Road, however you can come in from either the side or back parking lot.
TRADITIONAL SERVICE: 9:00 AM

SUNDAY SCHOOL: 10:15 AM

CONTEMPORARY SERVICE: 11:15 AM

ASCENSION events
Based on the CDC directives and also from our bishop, the church will be closed and all activities cancelled at least until the end of April.  This includes the church office.  The building is closed. We will respond to all telephone messages and emails. 

We will be starting something new for Sunday March 22nd.  We will be recording video sermons on YouTube.  They will be accessible here on the website and on our new YouTube channel, along with the written copy.  

God’s peace to you in this uncertain time.

- Pastor Tim

ASCENSION is blooming

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​The blooming cross reminds me that we bloom because of Jesus, because of his life within us and amongst us. Life comes from Jesus, from his life-giving journey which we are taken into in baptism, and in Holy Communion, and in bible reading and study and prayer.

Come in and see the courtyard garden.  And the people are blooming! Ask the youth about their experiences at the recent ELCA youth gathering in Houston. I have heard stories of God at work. We are all blooming in God's love and grace.

Ascension is literally blooming! Come and See!

​​The blooming cross reminds me that we bloom because of Jesus, because of his life within us and amongst us. Life comes from Jesus, from his life-giving journey which we are taken into in baptism, and in Holy Communion, and in bible reading and study and prayer.

Come in and see the courtyard garden.  And the people are blooming! Ask the youth about their experiences at the recent ELCA youth gathering in Houston. I have heard stories of God at work. We are all blooming in God's love and grace.

Ascension is literally blooming! Come and See!

ASCENSION ministries
MUSIC & WORSHIP
Chancel Choir
Hand Bell Choir

KIDS & YOUTH
Sunday School
Youth Group
​Catechism Classes
Vacation Bible School
Scouting

​GROUP STUDY
Women's Group
Men's Group
Bible Study Group
SERVING THE CHURCH
Church Library
Church Health & Wellness
​The Bear Ministry
Healing Touch

COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Helping Hands
​Outreach Ministry Pantry
Habitat for Humanity
Thrivent Builds
Olive Oil Ministry

LOCAL  outreach

Ascension Lutheran Church is dedicated to the cause of Christ. We are the ambassadors for His word. It is not for us to save the world, but spread the Word of His love and grace. We are actively participating supporting our community through many different ministries. Our goal is to not only support these community missions through financial resources and volunteering, but also support them with encouragement and prayer.

Habitat for Humanity
Lutheran Social Services Food Pantry
Helping Hands
​Thrivent Builds
Olive Oil Ministry