June 9, 2018 Dear Friend: What a vibrant, life-filled Pentecost we celebrated at Augustana this year!  It reminded us of all the gifts we – the church and our community at Augustana – share with the rest of the world.  Like the apostles after Pentecost, we have a special message and a special way of … More 13th Month

Peace Camp 2018: Second Chances June 26-28 A program cosponsored by Augustana and the Baha’i Community of Hyde Park Dinner at 5, program 5:30-7:30, campfire to follow, at Augustana Have you ever gotten a second chance that made a difference in your life? Some of the ministry we support at Augustana is all about second chances, for … More Peace Camp 2018: Second Chances June 26-28

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?

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)

Day of Pentecost Sunday, May 20 with Affirmation of Baptism and Confirmation for five students at the 10:45am service On this day when the Holy Spirit lands in tongues of fire on the apostles, the color of the day is the color of fire – wear something red!

  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

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

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 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

Mark your calendars now for the 2018 Peace Camp, June 26-28. Have you ever gotten a second chance that made a difference in your life? Some of the ministry we support at Augustana is all about second chances, for refugees, for people coming out of prison, for those seeking forgiveness. Our theme for this summer’s Peace … More Peace Camp 2018: Second Chances