Compassion in Action with our Neighbors (CAN) Ministry Sunday, May 22, Noon–1:30 p.m., Rooms 1–3 We will be meeting in May to review the plans and efforts to support refugees and discuss the process of assessing new initiatives. We will also begin discussions around funding and focus for 2023 while reviewing the progress of our…
Refugee Support Team forms Do you have a heart for refugee families? Do you desire to be part of a team that accompanies refugees as they settle into the community? The Compassion and Action with Our Neighbors (CAN) ministry is working through Lutheran Family Services to start a Refugee Support Team this fall. We will…
Ballot Initiative Update Come, one and all! Sunday, October 9, noon–1:30 p.m., Anna Paulson Room Peter Severson, Director of Lutheran Advocacy Ministry Colorado, will be our guest speaker and will provide an update on the upcoming ballot initiatives. Advocacy through ballot and legislation helps our neighbors struggling with issues of housing, education, hunger, mental health,…
Habitat for Humanity Augustana Volunteer Build Saturday, October 15, 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Mark your calendars for a special Augustana Volunteer Build Date with Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver. We are starting with six slots available for volunteering, but there may be more added later. Pastor Ann and I are both signing up, and we…
CAN (Compassion and Action with our Neighbors) Ministry Meeting Sunday, October 23, noon–1:30 p.m., Anna Paulson Room (Please note: the date has changed from previously published.) Bring your lunch and join us for our next CAN Ministry Meeting. We will be discussing the approach to new initiatives as well as planning for activities for 2023.…
Compassion and Action with our Neighbors (CAN) Ministry leads the congregation in efforts that benefit hunger, poverty, access to resources, immigration, criminal justice, and advocacy in public policy. CAN meets every two to three months.
Human Dignity Delegates Sunday, April 16, noon, Ammerman Library All are welcome to hear the presentation on the Together Colorado Legislative Priorities. The 2023 legislation will include legislation on Housing, Environment, Immigration, and Criminal Justice Reform. Augustana is well represented in Together Colorado as a member congregation. Learn more about Together Colorado and how with…