Week of Events
Faith Formation
Faith Formation
Augustana offers Faith Formation for folks of all ages! Children and youth will gather in classrooms beginning at 9 a.m. Additional information here. Adults are invited to the Anna Paulson Room for study and discussion at 9:15 a.m. Download our latest newsletter for details.
Worship In-Person/Livestream
Worship In-Person/Livestream
Worship In-Person/Livestream Augustana offers worship with communion every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. in Augustana's sanctuary. Augustana's nursery is available for infants through children age 5. Augustana's Chancel Choir sings most every Sunday, September through May. Livestreaming continues! Our 10:30 a.m. worship is also livestreamed. Visit our worship page for links and details.
Sunday Lunch
Sunday Lunch
All are invited to come for lunch following 10:30 a.m. worship in Fellowship Hall. This lunch will be catered food from places such as Mici Handcrafted Italian, Jimmy John's, and Illegal Pete's. Volunteers are needed each week to meet the food being delivered, set up food, and clean up. A freewill offering will be accepted,…
Chili Cook-Off
Chili Cook-Off
It’s our annual Chili Cook-off! Sunday, November 7, 11:45 a.m., Fellowship Hall You are invited to submit your favorite homemade chili to raise money for ELCA World Hunger. To enter your chili, please email Shanna with your chili recipe name and a brief description—and please include any allergens. If you are not bringing chili for Sunday Lunch,…
All Saints Remembrance
All Saints Remembrance
Memorial Garden remembrance For those who have a loved one interred here at Augustana, we will also have a brief Remembrance of the Faithful in our Memorial Garden following the conclusion of 10:30 a.m. worship on All Saints Sunday. In this time of prayer we will remember all people whose cremains have been laid to…
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Prayer Shawl Ministry This national ministry combines caring for others and the ancient art of knitting into a prayerful ministry that reaches out to those in need of comfort and solace, as well as in celebration and joy. They meet just outside the John W. Cowee Health Ministry Office on the first Sunday of the…
Grief Support Group
Grief Support Group
Understanding Your Grief Bereavement Support Group This group, facilitated by Sue Ann Glusenkamp, FCN, and Debbie Carter, LPC, begins Sunday, November 7, noon–1:30 p.m., and meets weekly via Zoom, through January 30. If you have recently experienced a loss, you are invited to learn ten essential touchstones for finding hope and healing your heart using…
Children and Youth Music Ministry
Children and Youth Music Ministry
Children and Youth Music Ministry All kids ages 4 to 18 are invited to participate in one or more musical ensembles at Augustana. Additional opportunities to share musical gifts will be available throughout the year. Before Sunday rehearsals, catered lunch is provided for everyone 11:30–12:15 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. Click here for information and details…
Augustana Firm Believers
Augustana Firm Believers
Augustana Firm Believers Join Karen Terry every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 9:45–10:45 a.m. in Fellowship Hall for strengthening and stretching exercises. For regular participants who commit to one, two, or three days a week, the fee is $5/session (paid at the beginning of the month). For anyone who wants more flexibility, a 10-session class card can be…
Enthusiastic/Challenging Yoga
Enthusiastic/Challenging Yoga
Yoga Through the practice of yoga you can increase vitality, reduce stress, develop strength and endurance, and improve coordination and balance. Yoga is complementary to your other fitness activities. Yoga stretches and tones muscles, releases chronic tension, improves balance, helps circulation and energizes and refreshes your body. Other vital benefits include calming restless thoughts, cultivating…
Young Adult Bible Study
Young Adult Bible Study
Young Adult Bible Study Bible study for young adults (20- and 30-somethings) begins Tuesday, September 7, 7:30 p.m. via Zoom to explore the book of Psalms. Sign up or learn more by contacting Shanna by email.
Augustana Early Learning Center Chapel
Augustana Firm Believers
Augustana Firm Believers
Augustana Firm Believers Join Karen Terry every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 9:45–10:45 a.m. in Fellowship Hall for strengthening and stretching exercises. For regular participants who commit to one, two, or three days a week, the fee is $5/session (paid at the beginning of the month). For anyone who wants more flexibility, a 10-session class card can be…
Chancel Choir
Chancel Choir
Chancel Choir This choir is open to all: high school and adult. Rehearsals are Wednesdays, September–May, 7:15–9:15 p.m. The choir sings at 10:30 a.m. worship most every Sunday and performs two to four concerts or major works per year. Please join us!
Sarah Circle
Senior Ministry Committee
Gentle/Mindfulness Yoga
Gentle/Mindfulness Yoga
Yoga Through the practice of yoga you can increase vitality, reduce stress, develop strength and endurance, and improve coordination and balance. Yoga is complementary to your other fitness activities. Yoga stretches and tones muscles, releases chronic tension, improves balance, helps circulation and energizes and refreshes your body. Other vital benefits include calming restless thoughts, cultivating…
Augustana Arts: Celebrate and Salute with Sound
Augustana Arts: Celebrate and Salute with Sound
Concert Encounter for Kids Thursday, November 11, 6–7 p.m. at Augustana ♪ Fun, Patriotic Music ♪ Play-Along Songs ♪ Musical Crafts ♪ Ice Cream and More! Hey, kids (of all ages)! Get up-close and comfortable with music at this “Concert Encounter for Kids.” Hear all the sounds. See their fingers move. Touch the instruments. This…
E4 Gatherings
E4 Gatherings
E4 Monthly Gatherings The mission of E4 is to Enlighten, Encourage, Educate, and Empower individuals and families about mental health in a faith-based community. . . . so that we may be able to console those who are in any affliction with the consolation with which we ourselves are consoled by God. 2 Corinthians 1:4 Members and friends…
E4 Monthly Gatherings
E4 Monthly Gatherings
E4 Monthly Gatherings The mission of E4 is to Enlighten, Encourage, Educate, and Empower individuals and families about mental health in a faith-based community. . . . so that we may be able to console those who are in any affliction with the consolation with which we ourselves are consoled by God. 2 Corinthians 1:4…
E4 Mental Health Ministry
E4 Mental Health Ministry
E4 Mental Health Ministry Second Thursdays, 7 p.m., Ammerman Library E4’s mission is to Enlighten, Encourage, Educate, and Empower individuals and families about mental health in a faith-based community. At E4 we pray, study, learn, and plan action around mental illness and mental health for our congregation. We are studying the ELCA’s social message around…
Augustana Firm Believers
Augustana Firm Believers
Augustana Firm Believers Join Karen Terry every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 9:45–10:45 a.m. in Fellowship Hall for strengthening and stretching exercises. For regular participants who commit to one, two, or three days a week, the fee is $5/session (paid at the beginning of the month). For anyone who wants more flexibility, a 10-session class card can be…
Bulletin Assembly
Lefse Making
Lefse Making
Lefse sales and opportunity to learn how to make lefse Augustana’s youth will be making lefse, Saturdays, November 6 and 13, 8 a.m., to sell in Fellowship Hall on Sundays, November 7 and 14. This year we will not be taking preorders; instead, please come on Sunday to purchase what we have available. Cost will…