Mercy vs. Drug Addicts: How Many Chances Should Someone Get?

During this month of looking forward to Peace Camp, I’d like to spend some time each week meditating on things that make for peace, like mercy. That’s what makes our Peace Camp theme this year, “Second Chances,” possible. After all, a second chance is only possible when someone decides to practice mercy, to extend the … More Mercy vs. Drug Addicts: How Many Chances Should Someone Get?

Summer Schedule

Flowers are blooming, the weather is warming, and summer is almost here Summer Schedule: Begins Sunday, June 3rd One Service: 9:30am Through Labor Day Weekend (September 2)

Food Patriots -Hatching the Good Food Revolution

  Join LCM in welcoming the producers of Food Patriots for a screening of their documentary! A midwestern mother whose son nearly died from contaminated food embarks on a rollercoaster journey to understand the food industry and improve her family’s eating habits. Surprising, funny, and poignant, this personal film unfolds from one family’s story into … More Food Patriots -Hatching the Good Food Revolution

Celebrating a Baptismal Season at Augustana

On Pentecost, May 20, five Augustana teenagers will affirm their baptismal vows for themselves and become confirmed members of the church. In these weeks leading to Pentecost, we’ve been celebrating a small season of baptism, to get people reflecting on their own experience with the sacrament. This reflection is from David Glover. In baptism we … More Celebrating a Baptismal Season at Augustana

Interfaith Conversation: KAM Isaiah Israel

Invitation to Interfaith Conversation: Friday, May 11, at 6:30pm at KAM Isaiah Israel The congregation of KAM Isaiah Israel here in Hyde Park invites members of Augustana to a dinner, worship service and interfaith conversation on Friday, May 11. Dinner will be served at 6:30pm, followed by worship at 7:30pm. The conversation will start at 8:10pm. Rabbi Fred Reeves and Pastor Goede … More Interfaith Conversation: KAM Isaiah Israel

Celebrating a Baptismal Season at Augustana

Celebrating a Baptismal Season at Augustana On Pentecost, May 20, five Augustana teenagers will affirm their baptismal vows for themselves and become confirmed members of the church. In these weeks leading to Pentecost, we’ve been celebrating a small season of baptism, to get people reflecting on their own experience with the sacrament. This reflection is from Pastor Goede. … More Celebrating a Baptismal Season at Augustana

Beer and Cheese Pairing Fundraiser

Explore the flavorful world of beer and food pairings. Five different styles of handmade beers will be paired with cheeses and other items. Learn about the styles from the five brewers and the basics of beer/food pairings. RSVPs required – go to https://goo.gl/forms/ZnBXeHcKOa0AkQcz1 This is a fundraiser to offset operating costs associated with Augustana’s Peace … More Beer and Cheese Pairing Fundraiser