Meet our Pastor
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One of Pastor Fred's favorite bible verses is from Micah 6:8: And what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, love mercy and walk humbly with your God. Read Pastor's letter and learn more about his ministry at Augustana.
Activities for Kids and Adults
We have activities throughout the year for young people and adults. Read about our activities.
Outreach
The people of Augustana are committed to Outreach, including helping area refugees learn to drive, raising money for a Christian school in Sierra Leone, and collecting food for local pantries. Read about all the ways we share the love of Jesus.
RIDE: Refugee Immigrant Driver Education
For more than 15 years, Augustana has been teaching refugees and immigrants the skills they need to pass their learner's permit, and supporting them in earning their driver's licenses. Learn more and apply here.
Sunday Worship at 9:30 am
in the sanctuary and via Zoom
Our church service is designed to renew your spirit and support your journey through life in the presence of caring people. Everyone who worships with us is a valued part of our faith community.
We gather for confession and forgiveness, listen to readings and a message from Pastor Fred (including a youth sermon), pray, have weekly communion, sing hymns, and pray for individuals at the end of the service.
As a welcoming and affirming congregation, we welcome you in the name of Jesus Christ as beloved children of God. We welcome the doubters, the seekers, those of every race, culture, age, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, ability, and financial status. Learn more about Augustana's inclusive welcome on our 'About' page.
There is a 'Cry Room' right behind the sanctuary where parents can take their children and still hear and see the service. Children of all ages are also welcome to stay in the sanctuary throughout the service. We have coffee hour every week after the service and all are invited.
We also 'Zoom' the service weekly, live from the sanctuary. Our Zoom congregation includes people from WNY and cities outside New York State. If you have friends or relatives who live out of town, now you can worship with them - you can both participate from your homes, or one person can worship in the sanctuary and the other can participate by Zoom. Learn about Zoom.
Events
Community Yard Sale
Saturday, July 11 from 11 am - 2 pm
You are invited to participate in our Community Yard Sale: Saturday, July 11, from 11 am - 2 pm, indoors if raining. The cost is $20 per table. We will provide you with one table (72" x 29") and two chairs. Please contact the church by email or phone to reserve a table or to ask questions. Tables might also be available on the day of the event. We will be cooking up hot dogs, too.
So you can sell things, buy things, eat lunch and have fun at Augustana on July 11! Hope to see you then!
Ken Ton Garden Tour
Saturday, July 18 and Sunday, July 19 from 10 am - 4 pm
Augustana will be participating in the Ken Ton Garden Tour this year for the first time: Saturday July 18 and Sunday July 19, both days from 10 am - 4 pm. Many people who walk by our church say that they enjoy looking at our gardens. Now you can stop by for a closer look. We have a variety of plants and garden styles, including two small gardens of plants that are native to Erie County. We look forward to sharing our gardening knowledge with you and also to talking with you about your gardens and gardening ideas. Free parking in our lot. (Note that the church will not be open to garden tour participants but we warmly invite you to participate in our worship service on Sunday at 9:30.)
Augustana's Book Club
NEXT MEETING: Thursday, July 30: 6:00 pm potluck, 6:30 pm book talk
The next book club selection is Judge Stone by Viola Davis and James Patterson. Join us at 6:00 pm for a potluck dinner followed by our book discussion at 6:30. Everyone is welcome to join us!
Food and Clothing Collection
For the pantry of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
We are collecting all kinds of non-perishable food items for the pantry of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in the Town of Tonawanda. Good Shepherd also gives away clothing. Clothes need to be new, or clean and without stains. All types of clothing is welcome, but they have a special need for larger size sweatshirts and light jackets. Please bring donations to church when you attend, or you can contact the church office to make another arrangement. Thank you.
Daily Devotionals for adults and Happy Times magazine for kids
Available in church, or ask for one to be mailed to you
Please visit Augustana and take home a copy of Christ in Our Home daily devotional or Happy Times magazine for young children. Contact us by email or phone if you would like us to mail you a copy.
Visitors and New Members
Everyone is invited!
We invite you to visit Augustana and experience the warm spirit of the congregation. New members join throughout the year and we welcome you to join, too. Learn more about us; ask questions. At Augustana, we share the love of Jesus in our changing world.
Hope and Healing: Christian Cancer Support
Individualized caring and prayer
Augustana offers one-on-one support for those on a journey with cancer. Through phone calls, emails, texts, or 1:1 in-person conversations and prayers, Linda, ministry leader, can quickly give individualized help as needed. See additional details on Activities page.
Prayer Chain
Supporting those in need of prayer
If you would like us to pray for you or a loved one, please contact the church office and ask to be placed on our Prayer Chain. You can reach the church office by email or phone.
Sunday School
Children ages 4 - Confirmation age - First and Last Sundays of the month
Sunday School has ended for the school year. It will resume in the fall. Please contact the church office if you have any questions.
Mission Statement
Augustana is a Christian family in faith that prays together to know Christ and works to make Christ known throughout the community.
