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.
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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.
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.
Events
Sunday School
Children ages 4 - Confirmation age
We invite all children (ages 4 - Confirmation age) to join us for Sunday school on the first and last Sundays of each month. After communion, at about 10:15, the children will leave the sanctuary with their teacher and have Sunday School until 11:00 am, including Bible stories, activities, and snacks. Parents can also enjoy a snack and a cup of coffee in the adjacent hall, or they are welcome to stay in the Sunday School room with their child. If you have any questions, please contact the church office.
Lenten Worship Services and Soup Dinners
Wednesday Evening Dinners and Services at Trinity Old Lutheran and St. Martin
Augustana is part of a group of ELCA churches that take turns hosting Wednesday evening Lenten services and soup dinners. The dinners are at 6:00, followed by the worship services at 6:30. The schedule is: April 2 - Trinity Old Lutheran, 3445 Sheridan Drive, Amherst // April 9 - St. Martin, 322 Old Falls Blvd.
On Good Friday (April 18), Augustana will have a service at 11:00 am. Trinity Old Lutheran will have a service at 7:00 pm. Both the Augustana and TOL services will also be on Zoom. To obtain a Zoom invite, contact the office of each church (Augustana and TOL).
Augustana's Palm Sunday and Easter services are at our usual time of 9:30 am.
Augustana's Book Club
Next meeting: Thursday, March 27 @ 7 pm
All are welcome.
Easter Breakfast
Sunday, April 20 10:30 am
Following our Easter Service (9:30), we invite you to our Easter breakfast. Scrambled eggs, sausages, pancakes, fruit, coffee, tea and juice. The cost is by donation on that day. All are invited, but you should sign up at church or contact the church and let us know you will be there so we can plan ahead. We also have an Easter Egg hunt. Visit, email or call the church for details.
Ongoing Collection for Outreach
Food for Community of Good Neighbors
We are always collecting food for the Community of Good Neighbors in Buffalo, which is a ministry of the ELCA led by Pastor Kwame Pitts. CGN has an updated 'needs' list: cereal, peanut butter and jelly. (Please do not donate fresh or frozen foods, coffee, paper products, or personal hygiene products).
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
Mission Statement
Augustana is a Christian family in faith that prays together to know Christ and works to make Christ known throughout the community.
