Welcome!
Augustana is an inviting and dynamic church
that welcomes all in Christ's name.
Sunday Worship at 9:30 am
in the sanctuary and via Zoom
Augustana follows NYS and CDC guidelines about health precautions. Masks are now optional in the church.
We also 'Zoom' the service weekly, live from the sanctuary. Our Zoom congregation includes people from WNY, 5 other states, and another country! 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.
Our 'Cry Room' has re-opened. Children of all ages are also welcome to stay in the sanctuary throughout the service. We have resumed our Coffee Hours after the service on a limited basis. Contact the church office for the schedule.
Call or email the church office to begin receiving worship materials, if you would like Pastor Fred to pray for you or for a loved one, or if you have any questions.
Events
Bible Study: Phillippians
New Dates!: Begins June 17
Pastor Fred's next Bible Study is a 4-week study of Philippians. It will take place on Fridays from
10: -11:30 from June 17- July 8 in the lower level hall at Augustana and via Zoom. You are encouraged to attend any sessions that fit your schedule. Contact the church office with questions or to request a Zoom invitation: (716) 832-5730 / augustchurch@yahoo.com. The lower level hall is accessible by elevator.
Outcome of Lenten Outreach Collection
704 diapers collected!
We participated in the Upstate NY Synod and Niagara Frontier Conference collection of diapers and diaper-related products.We collected 704 diapers! Thank you to everyone who helped make this drive successful.
Upcoming New Members Day
Sunday, May 29, during the church service at 9:30 am
We welcome all to visit Augustana, learn more about us, and ask questions. You can begin to think about how Augustana can impact your life and inspire you to positively impact others. At Augustana, we share the love of Jesus in our changing world.
New Outreach Collection in June
Cereal for the Community of Good Neighbors Food Pantry
For the month of June we will be collecting cereal for children and adults. It will be given to the Community of Good Neighbors Food Pantry which is a Lutheran mission in the City of Buffalo. You can bring your donations to church and place them in the collection box in the entry hall. Thank you!
Hope and Healing: Christian Cancer Support Group
4th Tuesday of the month, 3:00 - 4:00 pm, and via Zoom
This new group is for those who are on a cancer journey or who have beat cancer and would like to help give hope to others. It will include a bible verse to reflect on, sharing as individuals feel comfortable, prayers for individual needs, supportive encouragement, and perhaps laughter to lighten hearts. The group will take place from 3 - 4 pm at Augustana on the main level (we have a chair lift for the 3 steps in our entryway), and on Zoom, on the 4th Tuesday of every month. All participants must wear masks.
Contact the church office for more information or to receive a Zoom invite: (716) 832-5720 / augustchurch@yahoo.com .
Meet our Pastor
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 stay focused on safety during the pandemic and have revised how we carry out all of our weekly and seasonal practices, from Worship and Music to Sunday School and coffee hours. Read about our activities.
Outreach
The people of Augustana are committed to Outreach throughout the year. Helping area refugees learn to drive, raising money for a Christian school in Sierra
Leone, collecting food for local pantries: read about all the ways we share the love of Jesus.
News for Amazon
Shoppers
Augustana now participates in AmazonSmile, Choose Augustana as the non-profit you support and Amazon will make a donation to us. Here are the details.
Mission Statement
Augustana is a Christian family in faith that prays together to know Christ and works to make Christ known throughout the community.
