Welcome!
Augustana is an inviting and dynamic church that welcomes all in Christ's name.
Sunday School at 10:30 am
Sunday School is for children ages 3+ and takes place immediately after communion during the school year.
We use a Bible-based curriculum that includes interactive age-appropriate lessons, activities and songs. Classes are about 30 minutes long.
In addition to Sunday School, we have Family and Youth activities, and many ways for kids to be involved in worship and service activities throughout the year.
Sunday Worship at 9:30 am
Communion is served weekly.
Personal amplifiers are available for those with hearing impairments. Just ask an usher when you enter.
Pastor Kopp gives a brief children's sermon every week and then volunteers take the kids to play in a room connected to the sanctuary during the adults' sermon.
Parents are also welcome.
Following worship, a trained prayer partner is available
to pray with you, in confidence, at the side altar.
Also after worship, we have a weekly coffee hour. It’s an informal time to meet new people and learn more about church activities.
Mission Statement
Augustana is a Christian Family in faith that prays together to know Christ and works to make Christ known throughout the community.
Upcoming Events
Chowder Sale * Basket Raffle * Bake Sale
Saturday November 9, 11:00 am - 1:30 pm
The women's group of the church is holding their Chowder Sale * Basket Raffle * Bake Sale on Saturday, Nov. 9 from 11:00 am until 1:30 pm. The food is eat-in or take-out. The raffle will take place at 1:00 pm. You need not be present to win. Proceeds will support the work that the group (WELCA: Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America) does for the church and for the community. The event takes place indoors, in the lower level hall. The building is wheelchair accessible. Call the church office at 832-5720 if you have questions.
Sunday School is now in session!
Weekly at 10:30
Sunday School is designed for children ages 3 and up. Visitors are welcome every week. It is about 30 minutes in length. Parents usually wait for their kids in our church hall while they enjoy a cup of coffee, and then the children join them after Sunday School for some juice and treats and play time. Parents are also welcome in the classroom any time. The children learn about God through bible stories, songs and activities. Register your child and then attend the classes as often as your schedule allows. Read more about Sunday School here. Please call the church office if you would like to speak with the Sunday School staff at any time: 832-5720.
ELCA World Hunger Appeal Luncheon
Sunday, December 1, 11:00 am
Augustana strongly supports the ELCA World Hunger appeal, which provides food for those in need, both in the US and around the world. To learn more about this project, or to contribute, please stop in the church and ask to speak to our Outreach Coordinator. Handouts are available at church about ELCA World Hunger. The culmination of the appeal is a luncheon which takes place after the worship service on Dec. 1. Luncheon details are also available at the church.
Bible Study: Advent
Fridays, 10:00 - 11:30, December 6, 13, 20
Pastor Kopp is leading a 3-week Bible Study on Fridays from 10:00 - 11:30 am starting on December 6. The study will focus on Advent. Pastor Kopp's bible studies are informal, informative and discussion-oriented. The classes take place in the lower level hall, which is wheelchair accessible. We provide bibles, or you may bring your own. Attend any or all weeks. We hope to meet new friends! Call the church office if you have any questions: 832-5720.
Santa Lucia Pageant
SATURDAY December 14, 7:00 pm
This year, there is a change in the scheduling of Santa Lucia pageant: it is on SATURDAY, December 14, at the same time, 7:00 pm. This 30-minute pageant is followed by refreshments. The pageant and refreshments are free. The evening includes singing familiar Christmas carols, and Santa has been invited to make a brief appearance! This is a very kid-friendly event. Hope you can attend!
Christmas Eve Worship Service: Family-Friendly
Lessons and Carols service with communion: 4:30 pm
Our Christmas Eve worship will be a candlelight service of Lessons and Carols at 4:30 pm, and will include communion. Children, including visitors, are invited to participate as Pastor Fred reads the Gospel story. There is no rehearsal for this mini-pageant, and the children will be guided by adults. The sermon will be very brief, and the congregation will sing many familiar carols. A favorite tradition is singing Silent night by candlelight.
(Note: there is no Sunday School on this date. Sunday School resumes on Jan. 6.)