In this week’s Pastor Post, Pastor Jason shares a video update on the results of the congregational survey and next steps being planned. 

Global Mission Offering Update

Thank you to everyone who made a gift to our Global Mission offering! To date, we have received $84,039 exceeding our goal of $72,000. Your generosity will expand the ways our global partners gather people at the table! Because at the table . . . stories are shared, hope is found, lives are restored, communities are nurtured, healing happens, faith grows, children flourish, relationships are built, and so much more!

If you would like to make a gift, you can drop it by the church office or click the button below. Thank You!

May Sermon Series | Romans: Alive in Faith



Easter changes everything. The empty promises of sin are defeated by the power of Christ’s resurrection. But what does that mean for us and our lives today? Paul’s letter to the Romans casts light on what God’s saving and redeeming love does to those who live by faith. To be alive in faith is to recognize God has done all that is needed for our salvation. In this series we’ll unpack some of the central themes of Paul’s theology and look at the ways God offers us new life as we live each day in faith. 

Summer Worship Schedule     

Summer is almost here! Augustana's summer worship schedule begins on Sunday, June 4.

9:00 am Outdoor Worship -  Augustana Parking Lot

How Does it Work?

Pack up the kids and pets, grab your coffee, and walk, bike or drive to the Augustana parking lot. You’re welcome to stay in your car (the service is broadcast on 90.1 FM) or set up your lawn chair and enjoy the summer weather! Come as you are! This service is casual and relaxed. 

10:00 am Traditional Worship - Sanctuary

Experience being together with God and each other in a worship style that

combines liturgy, music, and message. You will leave feeling renewed and

equipped to let your faith shape and guide who you are and how you show

up in the world each day!  

Volunteers will be needed for outdoor worship! If you would like to sign up to be an usher, communion server, or hospitality table host, please contact Barb Rolfes.

Where Faith Meets Life Bible Study

Wednesday evenings through May 24 | 6:00 pm

Our weekly Bible Study will continue through May 24th. This month we’ll explore the rich writing of Paul in the Book of Romans and explore the power of salvation that ignited the hearts of the ancient world and has shaped Christian faith for 2000 years. 

Join us at the St. Paul Saints Ball Park!

Friday, July 14 | 7:07 pm

Sunday, August 20 | 2:07 pm

We have a limited number of tickets available for these games. Tickets are on a first come, first serve basis with payment. Tickets can be picked up in the church office one week prior to the game. Reserve your tickets below.

Let’s Paint with Jan

Tuesday, May 23 | 6:30—8:30 pm | Cost: $20

Hear a spring devotion and paint a beautiful water lily being visited by a colorful dragonfly with step-by-step instructions on an 11x14”

pre-primed canvas. All supplies included. You will go home with a lovely painting to keep or give as a gift! Register below or email Stacy Eichman-Cardwell. Payment can be made the night of the event.

Adult Forum

Sunday, May 14 | 9:45 am | Jerusalem Room

May 14 - Final forum until the Fall

This new learning opportunity will enhance your faith, health, and life! We will learn and practice a variety of meditation modalities, breathwork techniques, embodiment practices, centering prayer, Lectio Divina, and visualizations. Weather permitting, we will also experience a pilgrimage on Augustana’s Labyrinth. If you are new to meditation or a seasoned meditator, this is an experiential opportunity to further develop your relationship with the Divine. 

Parent Conversations

for 7th - 12th grade parents

Facilitated by Deacon Stephanie

Wednesday, May 17 or Monday, May 22 | 5:30 - 6:30 pm

This is a listening/action event for parents/caregivers of Augustana youth. As we plan for the fall and seek to deepen our engagement with youth, we would love your help getting a clearer sense of what our kids are experiencing. What is school like for them these days? What are you as a family experiencing at home? What big questions do you/they have right now? Where do they find hope? Despair? Joy?

Join Deacon Stephanie for one of the parent conversations this month. We’ll gather at church for an informal, facilitated conversation. You don’t have to prepare anything ahead of time, just bring your whole self and story to the conversation. We know an evening commitment is asking a lot amidst the chaos of life as a parent, so appetizers will be provided! This event is geared toward parents, but youth are welcome to attend. Please let us know which session you will attend.

A reminder to graduating high school seniors, please complete the Baccalaureate Inventory so we can highlight your accomplishments and the gifts you have shared! 

Congratulations to high school seniors Henry Huron, Claire Nesheim and Cece Wallace. Henry, Claire and Cece are the recipients of the 2023 Augustana Lindberg Music Scholarship. This scholarship has been made possible through a gift given by Lee and Mary Lou Lindberg. Because of their great appreciation for the music ministry at Augustana, the Lindberg family has established this scholarship as a way of encouraging young people to stay involved in church music.  

VBS Registration

VBS Week 1: June 19-22 (Children 4yrs - Finishing grade 5)

VBS Week 2: June 26-29 (Children 4yrs - Finishing grade 5)

Registration is open and we are ready for your child to join us for summer fun. Our VBS theme this year is Pet’s Unleashed: Where Jesus Cares “Fur”Us. Our bible verse for the week will be “Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you.” 1 Peter 5:7. There will be crafts, snacks, service projects, games, and most importantly… Bible Adventures! Invite your friends, neighbors, and family to join you in this fun-filled week. Cost is $15 per child. 

Music & Arts Camp Registration

June 12-15  |  9:00 - 11:45 am  |  $15   

Children finishing grades 1 - 5

Join Kathy Andrews & Kim Zemple for a week filled with music, dance, arts, and fun with a performance on the afternoon of the last day of camp. Cost is $15, which includes a t-shirt. All Augustana camps are open to friends, family, and community members.

Blood Pressure Screening

Sunday, May 14 | 9:30 - 11:00 am



Stop by the office to get your blood pressure checked by a licensed healthcare professional.

Family Support Group

Monthly, 2nd & 4th Mondays, 6:30 to 8:00 pm

Facilitated by Joann Arneberg, Augustana Faith Community Nurse

Does your loved one live with a mental illness? NAMI Minnesota (National Alliance on Mental Illness) offers family and friends of individuals living with a mental illness an opportunity to meet with others who share their concerns and experiences. The meeting is free of charge and registration is not necessary. 

Praying as a Community 

The names of those we pray for this week are listed below. We invite you to pray for them throughout the week so that our prayers are multiplied and the care for those in need is broadened. Prayer requests can be emailed directly to our prayer team at prayers@augustana.com. All requests remain confidential.

 Prayers for Healing & Strength: Le Braun, Sarah Greene, Annika Hansen, Ron Little, and Harley Peterson.

Looking for Ways to Get

Involved at Augustana?

The Drawer Bundling Event

Saturday, May 20  |  9:00 —11:00 am

Join us for doughnuts and juice at 9:00 am. Then we will bundle socks and underwear for The Drawer, one of our newest mission partners. This event is great for anyone aged first grade or older. Children must be accompanied by an adult.  

Ways to Serve on Sundays

Families, couples, and singles, we would love your help on Sunday mornings! Usher, read the lesson, serve Communion, or be the welcoming face at the Information Center. Contact Barb Rolfes to learn more or sign up.

Help with Thursday Community Meals



We would love to have you join our volunteer team to help prepare our meals each Thursday. Please sign-up below if you would like to help.  

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