In union with the whole Church, we will build the Kingdom of God by proclaiming the Good News, worshipping God, creating community,
and promoting social justice.
Raising Praise leads the music ministry at 9:30 AM Sunday Liturgies approximately once a month, as well as during special occasions such as Christmas and Holy Week. The choral season is roughly Labor Day-Memorial Day.
This groups is directed and accompanied by Joan Backes, a music minister at Ascension.
This group does a blend of folk and traditional choral SATB music and undertakes various musical genres. We currently use piano, guitar, bass, organ and occasional oboe and auxiliary percussion.
Rehearsals are Wednesdays at 7:00 PM in the church. This group does not rehearse every week.
Open to adults and teens. All vocal parts are welcome. Ability to read music is not required but is helpful.