Back to School Blessing Students of all grades and teachers will be blessed and given some backpack bling during 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. worship, Sunday, August 22. You can bring your backpack or just yourself as you receive a prayer to begin the new year of education. Bible Milestones for Kindergarten and 3rd Grade…
On Sunday, January 31, 2021, worship begins at 10:30 a.m. in real time. In order to participate fully, you will need to print or download a worship bulletin (available on our worship page) for you to print or open on another handheld device. The prelude will begin a few minutes before 10:30 a.m. as it ordinarily…
To remember and to thank God for the life of Vivian Bergliot Bengtson October 4, 1934–October 16, 2020 Memorial Bulletin Download
In every heart there is an inner room, where we can hold our greatest treasures and our deepest pain. Marianne Williamson Understanding Your Grief Zoom Bereavement Support Group Sundays, 10:30 a.m.–noon November 1, 8, 15, 22 | December 6, 13, 20 | January 3, 10, 17, and 24 Facilitators: Sue Ann Glusenkamp, FCN,…
The COVID-19 pandemic is deepening food insecurity at home and around the world. Many of you have already been hard at work responding to the needs of your neighbors. Thank you. Now, this benefit is a unique opportunity for us to respond to this crisis as a whole church. We can make an impact in…
Augustana members and friends are invited to share photos of what they’re up to during these social distancing times. Lisa Boe-Sims and her dog Izzy worshiped with Augustana from Lisa’s patio on Pentecost Sunday. Want to share what you’re up to? Sign up to receive Augustana’s weekly e-Pistle to access the submission form.
Unfortunately, due to the continuing COVID 19 situation, Bishop Jim Gonia, in consultation with the governor and other faith leaders, has recommended that we not hold in-person worship services throughout the month of May. This was not unexpected, but it is difficult for everyone that we are not able to be together physically for worship.…
New information regarding worship and ministry gatherings At the urging of our ELCA Rocky Mountain Synod Bishop, Jim Gonia, and the Centers for Disease Control, in-person worship services are being suspended until Sunday May 10. Obviously, if the situation changes for the better in terms of the COVID-19 virus, this can be reevaluated. We are…
Breathe In, Breathe Out, Still Listen to YOUR Risen Lord Breathe In, Breathe Out, Peace Sue Ann Glusenkamp “Lyn, come out!” you call. “Follow my voice to new life; leave your tomb of sin!” Lyn Goodrum Lent: A time for peace, Reflection, and forgiveness; Now with alone time! Kari Kusek Lent has gone viral Fears…
Dear Friends in Christ at Augustana, Below is part of the email we received Thursday afternoon from Bishop Jim Gonia of our Rocky Mountain Synod: I know many congregations have already adopted recommended practices for safeguarding those who come to worship. We are now faced with the likelihood that we will be asked to refrain…