Freed in Christ to serve and love our neighbor Together in Jesus Christ we are freed by grace to live faithfully, witness boldly and serve joyfully. “God’s work. Our hands.” Sunday, September 8, is an opportunity to celebrate who we are as the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)—one church, freed in Christ to serve…
It’s Christmas in July at WAM! Room for Christmas by Mark Burrows It’s the week before the church Christmas pageant, and the cast of children is determined to bring new life to the Christmas story. But with a bossy angel, wisecracking shepherds, unruly sheep and know it all wisemen, will they get it together in…
Monday, February 4, 7 p.m., Sanctuary The Gustavus Symphony Orchestra and the Gustavus Jazz Ensemble are performing at Augustana Monday, February 4, at 7 p.m. This concert is the third of their Midwest tour, beginning in South Dakota and traveling through Colorado, Nebraska, and Iowa. Admission is free; no ticket required. A freewill donation will…
Rejoice! Emmanuel Festival Christmas Concert Sunday, December 16, 7:30 p.m. at Augustana Join Augustana’s Chancel Choir, Augustana Ringers, AVE and members of Stratus Chamber Orchestra for the ever popular annual Christmas Concert, “Rejoice! Emmanuel.” You will delight in well-known favorites, among them, settings of “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” and “Joy to the World” by…
Thanksgiving Eve Community Worship Wednesday, November 21, 7 p.m., Sanctuary Give thanks on the eve of Thanksgiving with the community, Augustana’s choirs and instrumental groups, and a message by Augustana’s pastors. Your offering will support ELCA World Hunger. This night also concludes Augustana’s Chili Challenge for Metro Caring, so bring as many cans of chili…
Longest Night: A Service of Healing and Hope Wednesday, December 19, noon and 6:30 p.m., Christ Chapel Everyone is invited to gather for a worship opportunity in Christ Chapel on Wednesday, December 19, at either noon or 6:30 p.m. During this season that is filled with celebrations and parties, many people have a longing for…
I’m not quite sure how it happened. I was at a meeting of a wonderful organization about 12 years ago; with people who didn’t know each other well but who were all committed to making a difference in the world. Sixteen or seventeen of us around tables, and the introductions began. I have no idea…
Hurricane Florence has affected our neighbors in the Carolinas and elsewhere with catastrophic flooding. Lutheran Disaster Response is coordinating with Lutheran Services Carolinas, Lutheran Family Services of Virginia and the synods to respond to this disaster. Your gifts ensure that our church will be able to provide help and hope for those whose homes have…
Augustana is one of several Lutheran churches in the world, celebrating the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation, and we plan to do it big, with a hymn festival service like no other, titled “THEN + NOW + ALWAYS +.” We will be celebrating with many hymns and hymn concertantes, along with Bach’s Cantata No. 80,…
People of Augustana talk about their church experiences, about finding a place and a people through whom God’s grace is made known in and beyond the sanctuary. There are as many different reasons as there are people for being drawn to worship on any given Sunday. Share this video with friends and family as you…