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.
Interested in Membership: Please submit form for each person wishing to join Membership Form 2019
Study of Scripture is an important part of our relationship with Jesus and God’s people
Preschool and Elementary Youth
Middle School Youth
High School Youth
SHARING YOUR GOD GIVEN FAITH AND TALENTS
MINISTRIES
Ascension engages with our community to boldly make Christ’s vision known!
YOUTH GROUP
We strive to create a supportive community for our youth to create lifelong friendships.
LEADERSHIP TEAM
Pastor Julie Bailey
Pastor
Pastor Julie Bailey is a native of Lincoln, Nebraska. She is a 1979 graduate of Lincoln East High School, a 1982 and 1986 graduate of the University of Nebraska, College of Nursing and a 1999 graduate of Trinity Lutheran Seminary in Columbus, OH. She has served another parish in Saginaw, and came to Ascension in 2013 following a nearly 6 year appointment as an Assistant to the Bishop in the North/West Lower Michigan Synod.
Pastor Julie has a passion for worship, growing in mission, serving the community and beyond, education, and youth ministry. She will tell you that she believes that through the power of Jesus, individuals and the world can and will be transformed.
Pastor Julie is an avid Cornhusker fan and enjoys spending time with her new Schnoodle puppy, Bailey.
Bob Aldrich
Education Coordinator
Bob is a lifelong resident of the area, graduating from Freeland High school in 1989. After getting married and starting a family, he returned to Saginaw Valley State University graduating in 2001 with a B.A. in History and Sociology. Bob started as our Director of Christian Education in 2007 following a mission trip to help clean up after Hurricane Katrina and feeling the call to serve God more. Bob has a passion for children and youth and he enjoys sharing his faith with them. Bob constantly shares his favorite saying with the youth, Jesus has come to turn the world upside down.
Bob shares his passion for history with the students of Bridgeport High School. He is married to Tracy and they have a daughter Brittany who attends Northern Michigan University.
Jennifer Salowitz
Music Ministry Director
Jennifer, a 2001 graduate of Capac High School, studied piano performance at Northern Michigan University before earning a Bachelor of Arts degree from Saginaw Valley State University, concentrating in psychology. She currently resides in rural Saginaw County with her husband, 4 active boys, 3 snuggly cats, and 2 rambunctious dogs. Jennifer recently obtained certification as a Registered Piano Technician and is an active member of the Saginaw Choral Society, singing as a first alto. She spends her free time fostering dogs and cats, singing in her car while chauffeuring her boisterous boys around town, and volunteering as leadership for Hemlock Cub Scout Pack 3332 and Hemlock Boy Scout Troop 337. Jennifer began her time as Ascension’s staff musician and choral director in the summer of 2017.
Cheryl Huebner
Office Manager
Cheryl is a lifelong resident of Saginaw County. She graduated from Bridgeport High School in 1986 and then attended Ferris State University where she obtained a B.S. in Business Management in 1990.
Cheryl is typically the first contact most people will have with Ascension. She is able to provide detailed information regarding our congregation and what we have to offer, to give a tour of the church, or to share her personal experiences as she is an active member of Ascension . Cheryl truly enjoys being a member of the Ascension team and is always doing her best to make sure that as a church we are “boldly making Christ’s vision known.”
Cheryl is married and they have two daughters. Lauren is a student at Saginaw Valley State University and is a member of the track team; Kristen is a student at Saginaw Valley State University and is a member of the volleyball team.
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Ascension Lutheran Church
8695 Gratiot Road
Saginaw, MI 48609
Saginaw, MI 48609
Email: ascensionlc@sbcglobal.net
Phone: +1 (989) 781-2170
Phone: +1 (989) 781-2170
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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 apect of our lives.
