REV. ADAM THOMPSON
Pastor
Pastor Adam Thompson was installed as the Pastor of Ascension Lutheran Church on December 6, 2020. Before coming to Pittsburgh, he served a call in Fairlawn, OH as an Associate Pastor specializing in Family and Youth Ministry. He graduated from Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, MO in 2016. When he isn’t at church or visiting with the people of Ascension, you can find him walking his dog Tucker, hiking, or playing tennis. He feels blessed and excited to serve as your Pastor!
You can get to know Pastor Thompson personally and pastorally via his video messages here and here. If you have a confidential pastoral request you can contact Pastor Thompson here.
ALICIA WEISSER
Secretary
Alicia joined the staff at Ascension in September 2023. Before Ascension, she was a legal secretary for 23 years. She enjoys traveling with her husband and two daughters, tending to her flower gardens and running. She is excited and blessed to be welcomed into the Ascension family.
LISA MARCELLUS
Co-Music Director
Lisa has been serving on staff since November 2025 but has been a member of Ascension since 2001. She graduated from Grove City College in 2012 and received a Master of Music in Music Education degree in 2015 from Kent State University. She is currently also an elementary music teacher at the North Hills School District. In her free time, Lisa enjoys spending time with family and friends, cooking, and hiking/kayaking. She loves Ascension’s music ministry and is excited to be serving in this role!
EMILY MARCELLUS
Co-Music Director
A member of Ascension Lutheran Church since 2001, Emily joined the church staff as Co-Music Director in November 2025. During the week, she serves as a special education teacher in the Deer Lakes School District. In her free time, Emily loves spending time with friends and family, baking sweet treats, and playing with her dog, Chance. She looks forward to making music with the people of Ascension!