4252 Breton Rd. SE
Kentwood, MI 49512
616-949-7034 (HC) or 616-455-8108 (A)
Kentwood, MI 49512
616-949-7034 (HC) or 616-455-8108 (A)
Ascension Lutheran is a Reconciling in Christ congregation.
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Holy Cross is an Integrity Proud Parish Partner.
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"Together in faith, bringing God's love to the world."
We Gather, hear the Word of God, share a meal at Table, and are Sent to do the work we have been called to do.
Service Schedule
Between Memorial Day and Labor Day, the 8:00 Sunday morning service will move to 5:00 on Saturday afternoon.
Saturdays: 5:00 pm Holy Eucharist (spoken)
Sundays: 8:00 am Holy Eucharist (spoken)
10:00 am Holy Eucharist (with music)
Wednesdays: 10:00 am Holy Eucharist (spoken) followed after a short break with Bible Study
Sundays with 10:00-only services: Church Picnic, (August) Stewardship Sunday (1st Sunday in November), Christmas, Annual Meeting (January), Palm Sunday, Easter, Bishops' Visitations (dates vary).
Please see our Calendar page for (academic year) Adult Ed and other events.
Service Schedule
Between Memorial Day and Labor Day, the 8:00 Sunday morning service will move to 5:00 on Saturday afternoon.
Saturdays: 5:00 pm Holy Eucharist (spoken)
Sundays: 8:00 am Holy Eucharist (spoken)
10:00 am Holy Eucharist (with music)
Wednesdays: 10:00 am Holy Eucharist (spoken) followed after a short break with Bible Study
Sundays with 10:00-only services: Church Picnic, (August) Stewardship Sunday (1st Sunday in November), Christmas, Annual Meeting (January), Palm Sunday, Easter, Bishops' Visitations (dates vary).
Please see our Calendar page for (academic year) Adult Ed and other events.
Be welcomed.
Touch something ancient.
Help do God's work.
Touch something ancient.
Help do God's work.
The mark of an effective church is not how many people come, but how many people live differently as a result of having been there. Two Churches strives for inclusion the way God intends. We're a welcoming and ecumenical Christian community made up of an Episcopal congregation and a Lutheran congregation worshiping not only in the same building, but in the same worship services.
In March 2011, after several months of discussion and discernment, Holy Cross Episcopal Church and Ascension Lutheran Church — two neighborhood congregations in Kentwood, MI — signed a Shared Ministry Covenant. This covenant outlined the goal of moving forward under the spiritual leadership of one, shared clergy person; and in September 2011, The Rev. Mike Wernick began his ministry with Ascension and Holy Cross, serving each congregation on a half time basis.
Then, on June 1, 2014, our two congregations began a new chapter in their lives as partner churches: joint services, supporting common ministries, and sharing space in a single building. Each church maintains its own denominational identity (and budgets), but by working together, we are able to better serve our neighborhood and the community.
We extend a special welcome to those who are single, married, divorced, widowed, gay, confused, filthy rich, comfortable, or dirt poor. We extend a special welcome to those who are crying new-borns, skinny as a rake or could afford to lose a few pounds. You’re welcome if you are old school, new school, no school, or are just passing by.
We welcome you if you can sing like Pavarotti or can’t carry a note in a bucket. You’re welcome here if you’re just browsing, just woke up, or just got out of prison. We don’t care if you’re more Christian than ( fill in the blank ), haven’t been in church since little Jack’s christening, or follow a different path.
We extend a special welcome to those who are over 60 but not grown up yet, and to teenagers who are growing up too fast. We welcome keep-fit moms, football dads, starving artists, tree-huggers, latte-sippers, vegetarians, junk-food eaters. We welcome those who are in recovery or still addicted. We welcome you if you’re having problems or you’re down in the dumps or if you don’t like organized religion (we’ve been there too!).
If you blew all your money on the horses, you’re welcome here. We offer a welcome to those who think the earth is flat, work too hard, don’t work, can’t spell, or because grandma is in town and wanted to go to church.
We welcome those who are inked, pierced or both. We offer a special welcome to those who could use a prayer right now, had religion shoved down your throat as a kid, or got lost on the highway and wound up here by mistake. We welcome tourists, seekers, doubters, bleeding hearts… and you!
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In March 2011, after several months of discussion and discernment, Holy Cross Episcopal Church and Ascension Lutheran Church — two neighborhood congregations in Kentwood, MI — signed a Shared Ministry Covenant. This covenant outlined the goal of moving forward under the spiritual leadership of one, shared clergy person; and in September 2011, The Rev. Mike Wernick began his ministry with Ascension and Holy Cross, serving each congregation on a half time basis.
Then, on June 1, 2014, our two congregations began a new chapter in their lives as partner churches: joint services, supporting common ministries, and sharing space in a single building. Each church maintains its own denominational identity (and budgets), but by working together, we are able to better serve our neighborhood and the community.
We extend a special welcome to those who are single, married, divorced, widowed, gay, confused, filthy rich, comfortable, or dirt poor. We extend a special welcome to those who are crying new-borns, skinny as a rake or could afford to lose a few pounds. You’re welcome if you are old school, new school, no school, or are just passing by.
We welcome you if you can sing like Pavarotti or can’t carry a note in a bucket. You’re welcome here if you’re just browsing, just woke up, or just got out of prison. We don’t care if you’re more Christian than ( fill in the blank ), haven’t been in church since little Jack’s christening, or follow a different path.
We extend a special welcome to those who are over 60 but not grown up yet, and to teenagers who are growing up too fast. We welcome keep-fit moms, football dads, starving artists, tree-huggers, latte-sippers, vegetarians, junk-food eaters. We welcome those who are in recovery or still addicted. We welcome you if you’re having problems or you’re down in the dumps or if you don’t like organized religion (we’ve been there too!).
If you blew all your money on the horses, you’re welcome here. We offer a welcome to those who think the earth is flat, work too hard, don’t work, can’t spell, or because grandma is in town and wanted to go to church.
We welcome those who are inked, pierced or both. We offer a special welcome to those who could use a prayer right now, had religion shoved down your throat as a kid, or got lost on the highway and wound up here by mistake. We welcome tourists, seekers, doubters, bleeding hearts… and you!
Check us out.
Visit us on:
