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…
Modifying Our Worship During this time of heightened attention to practices that minimize the possibility of infection, we will be adapting our worship services in these ways: There is no hand-shaking during the Welcome, sharing of Christ’s Peace, or at the door following the service. We do encourage you to greet one another with smiles…
Help tackle hunger on Super Bowl Sunday, February 2! After 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. worship, Augustana’s youth will be available at entrances to collect your cash donations for ELCA World Hunger and the George Washington High School food bank. You can also put a special offering in the offering plate or donate online. Help…
On Sunday, January 19, come and hear an excerpt of one of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s sermons preached at both worship services by Professor Harry Waters Jr. Professor Waters will also lead a discussion about Rev. Dr. King’s speeches and sermons and what they teach us in Adult Forum, 9:15–10:15 a.m., in the…
Augustana’s CAN Ministry will be hosting Undie Sunday on January 26. Throughout the month of January, we are asking for donations of underwear and socks to donate to Clothes to Kids and diapers and wipes for Foster Source. Items may be brought any Sunday in January and placed around the altar. (I’m chuckling already thinking…
Choral Director Augustana Lutheran Church, a large ELCA Lutheran church with a thriving music program in Denver, Colorado, is seeking a part-time choral director for their adult choir. The position is open January 1, 2020. The Augustana Chancel Choir, an adult volunteer choir with four professional section leaders, has an established reputation of excellence in…
Thanksgiving Eve Community Worship Wednesday, November 27, 7 p.m., Sanctuary Give thanks at Augustana’s annual Thanksgiving Eve Community Worship which includes a message by Augustana’s pastors and music by Augustana’s choirs and instrumental groups. Your offering will support ELCA World Hunger. This night also concludes Augustana’s Chili Challenge for Metro Caring and George Washington High…