Meditation on Communion Practices – Tell us what you think

Is it communion if there’s a screen between us? We are so used to sharing bread and wine around the table every week that we really feel that something is missing when we don’t commune for weeks at a time. Thursday night, as we hear the report of Jesus’ words at the Last Supper, words … More Meditation on Communion Practices – Tell us what you think

Virtual Worship Services – The Three Days (Triduum)

The Three Days (Triduum in Latin) are the three days of Holy Week which focus intensely on Christ’s passage from death to life, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Vigil.  Although they are observed over three days, they are one liturgy which culminates with the first Eucharist of Easter. We hope that you will watch and … More Virtual Worship Services – The Three Days (Triduum)

Ash Wednesday

Ash WednesdayFebruary 26Ashes available at Augustana:During the day from 8am to 9:30am, and from 11am to 2pmAt evening worship at 7:00pm We begin the quiet and solemn season of Lent with ashes on our heads, a sign of repentance.  We hear the words that God spoke to Adam and Eve as he sent them from … More Ash Wednesday