We live out our faith in the world by building and strengthening relationships with one another.
In 1990, Augustana began a global mission emphasis, living out our faith through the shared practices of prayer, presence, and projects. Today, we celebrate global mission two Sundays every spring. Over the years we have raised more than $1.5 million to share with our global partners in Tanzania, Guatemala, and the Middle East. At least once each year groups from Augustana travel to Tanzania or Guatemala to strengthen our relationships with our brothers and sisters around the world.
Prayer
The practice of prayer, with and for one another, is the first pillar of our global partnerships. Many of our partners say this is the most important practice that we share. Prayer shapes the heart and soul of our relationship with our brothers and sisters globally.
Presence
The practice of being present is the second pillar of our relationships. We grow closer to God and one another through the intentional exchange of people, stories, and shared experiences across continents and cultures. Designed not as work projects but as opportunities for cross-cultural education and immersion, these trips expose visitors to the reality, lifestyle, and cultures of these countries.
Projects
Projects are the third pillar of our relationships. Working with one another to achieve builds and strengthens relationships between individuals and communities. While projects vary from year to year, all proclaim God’s presence in the world. From education to healthcare and economic development, we work together to achieve community sustainability.
Global Mission Update
The imagined possibilities that have become realities in Tanzania and Guatemala partnerships are a part of the Global Missions faith practice that has been shared by generation to generation at Augustana.
As we begin to re-engage with our global mission partners following the uncertainties of the past few years, the Global Missions group has some opportunities planned that you may want to add to your calendar. Our hope is that while your feet may still be on the ground in Minnesota, you will remember and re-imagine the power within as we share God’s love with our global neighbors and reflect on God’s generosity to us and it can impact the lives of others.
NEW! Do you like food? Do you like fellowship? Then we have a place for you!
Join us for a new cooking series centered around the cuisine of our global mission partners in Guatemala and Tanzania and Lutheran Mideast Development featuring Kurdish foods.
To start the series, we will taste the Goodness of Guatemala on Sunday, January 29. For those who want to learn how to prepare the food, we will cook together beginning at 4 pm. If simply enjoying the food is more your style, then come at 5:30 pm for a small plate meal and short update on our Guatemalan partners.
The menu will be posted on SignUpGenius.
Contact
Pastor Jason Bryan-Wegner
Pastorjason@augustana.com
651.457.3373