We invite adults in all stages of life and faith formation to grow in their faith, strengthen their relationships with God and each other, and apply their faith to daily life. Recognizing different needs, we offer weekly, monthly, one-time, and even online programs!
During this time of COVID-19 and social distancing, we have new ways to stay connected to Augustana with On-Demand Worship and Daily Devotions. Pastors and staff offer daily videos designed to strengthen your faith, inspire your spirit, and share how Augustana continues to provide compassion and care in our community. Each video is posted to Augustana’s Facebook page and YouTube channel where you can watch them any time. You can also find these same videos under the New Ways to Gather/COVID-19 option from the main menu on the homepage.
Women’s Fellowship | Coffee & Conversation
Monday mornings 10:00–11:00 am, on ZOOM
Women’s Coffee and Conversation will be offered in four-week sessions. The first session will begin on January 11 through February 1. Each class will include instruction and discussion on a topic that connects our faith and life.
Where Faith Meets Life Bible Study
Wednesday Evenings, 6:00 to 7:00 pm
How does the upcoming preaching text apply to your life today? Join this Zoom discussion of the upcoming Sunday’s preaching text, led by an Augustana pastor. Contact Barb Rolfes in the church office at brolfes@augustana.com to be added to the class.
Visit our online video series on Fridays to engage and reflect on Sunday’s preaching text.
Sunday Morning Adult Forum – Cancelled until further notice.
Sundays 9:45–10:45 am and 10:50–11:45 am
Offered at two different times on Sunday mornings mid-September through mid-May, these forums cover a variety of educational and spiritual topics.
Working Women of Faith – Cancelled until further notice.
Dates vary, usually one Thursday evening every other month
This “come when you can” group meets for dinner at a different restaurant each evening and focuses on how faith-life and work-life intersect. new participants are always welcome. Contact Susan Berg-Williams at bergwilliams@hotmail.com for details on the next gathering.
Men’s Fellowship Breakfast – Cancelled until further notice.
First Wednesday of the month, 6:30-7:30 am
Join Pastor Aune for a light breakfast and Bible study.
Men’s Meet & Eat – Cancelled until further notice.
Third Tuesday of each month
Join with Augustana men to enjoy social time and dine at a different restaurant each month. This group is informal and you are not committed to attend every month. Email Tim Turgeon at taturg@msn.com for details or to be added to the email list.
All-Congregation
We value relationships and encourage family and intergenerational activities. Join other Augustana friends and family for fun and interactive events that build connections and share faith in new ways.
Psalms on Sundays on Zoom
Sundays, January 10 – February 14, 10 am
Pastors Aune and Kielsmeier
Join the pastors as we dive into this book to explore several genres of Psalms and how they connect with our own prayer life and the liturgy of the church. To participate, contact Barb Rolfes in the church office at brolfes@augustana.com or 651.457.3373.
Where Faith Meets Life Bible Study
Wednesdays at 6:00 pm on ZOOM
Join one of the pastors for this Bible study focusing on the preaching text for the upcoming Sunday. To be part of this online study and discussion, contact Barb Rolfes in the church office at brolfes@augustana.com or 651.457.3373.
Book Study ZOOM Discussions Sundays, 7:00 – 8:00 pm
We will be studying the book Caste: The Origins of our Discontents by Isabel Wilkerson.
January 10 – Discuss Part 1 of the book
January 24 – Discuss Part 2 of the book
February 7 – Discuss Part 3 of the book
February 21–Discuss Part 4, chapters 10-14 of the book
March 7 – Discuss Part 4, chapters 15-18 of the book
Sign up with Stacy Eichman-Cardwell at secardwell@augustana.com.
You will get a confirmation email from me with further instructions.
Becoming a Ripple of Faith
Becoming a positive ripple of faith is not an overwhelming task, but it does involve the intention to gain insight into our perceptions and behaviors. This winter I am offering a unique way to discover some interesting consequences of our thoughts and behaviors.
On Tuesday, January 12, an educational video will be available at augustana.com (under New Ways to Gather, select the Faith & Learning heading) for you to watch about true fear/false fear and how fear can make you sick.
The following Tuesday, January 19, we will have a ZOOM discussion from 7:00-8:00 pm to talk about the video and answer questions.
On Tuesday, January 26 you can watch another video at augustana.com on how fear can cure you to make positive ripples of faith.
The following Tuesday, February 2, we will have a ZOOM discussion from 7:00-8:00 to discuss the video and answer questions.
Sign up with Stacy Eichman-Cardwell at secardwell@augustana.com.
You will get a confirmation email from me with further instructions.
Stacy Eichman Cardwell
Director Adult Ministry
651.457.3373
Monday–Thursday
8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Fridays
8:00 am – noon
The main building entrance is located on the east side of the church and is open on Sundays and during the week. For security purposes, the north entrance is only open on Sundays and for special events.