Augustana Lutheran Church

Augustana is a strong Congregation of Lutherans and Anglicans who are open to diversity. A vibrant worship life is a priority and music is highly prized. A strong Church Council and strong, active committees provide an atmosphere where members of the Congregation and the Pastor work together in a team setting. OUR MISSION STATEMENT Augustana Church is a family in Christ. We gather to worship God and to celebrate Gods grace received through faith. We are Christians who proclaim the universal lordship of Jesus Christ and, as Lutherans and Anglicans, we believe that we receive salvation through faith, not through our own works. Our congregation aims to serve God and use our different talents in Christian service in our community and the world. Through the Holy Spirit, we draw closer to Christ, spreading His good news and sharing His love through word and deed to foster the continual growth of the church. OUR WELCOME STATEMENT We are a Christ-centred, welcoming community. We commit ourselves to modeling Christs unconditional love in our worship, learning, fellowship, friendship, and service to others. Just as God welcomes and cares for us, so we welcome everyone to participate in all aspects of our community without regard to sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, race, culture or ethnic background, physical or mental abilities, family or economic status, gender, or age. We pledge to ourselves and all others that we will strive to live as a reconciling people in our life together and in our outreach to the world. OPEN TABLE - ALL ARE WELCOME Everyone wishing to receive the healing gift of God's grace and who believes Christ is present, is welcomed at the table to participate in the Eucharist. White grape juice in glasses is provided for those who cannot take wine. Red wine is presented in the chalice, glasses and intinction cup.

OUTREACH MINISTRIES COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT ECUMENICAL PARTNERSHIPS Participation in the NEST (North East Settlement Team) Program Supporting refugee settlement in Saskatoon, finding suitable homes, schools and community connections. Soap/Shampoo Project Unused soap from local hotels is sorted, dried and repackaged, along with unused shampoo, for local shelters and youth centres such as EGADZ and the White Buffalo Lodge and sent overseas to Haiti and Malawi. Quilt Project Over 100 quilts are sewn and sent to CLWR annually for distressed communities in places like Jordan, El Salvador and Mauritania. Mitten Tree Knitters and crocheters provide mittens, scarves, hats, sweaters and socks for the local Crisis Nursery and the Scattered Site in LaRonge annually. Holy Rollers and Tearers A dedicated group of workers who meet regularly transforming discarded linens into new bedsheets, bandages, gurney sheets and slings, while pillowcases are made into little girls sundresses. These are shipped to various countries such as Haiti, the Philippines, Ethiopia and Bangladesh through CLWR, Food for the Hungry and SaskTel. Single sheets are sewn for local shelters. This group is often joined by a group of Grade 9 students from Oskayak High School a First Nations school located close to Augustana. The students receive a community service credit for their work. The J.O.Y.(Just Older Youth)Group meets on a monthly basis to enjoy special guest speakers and luncheons. Last year The congregation collected and sent over 300 Sweaters to Syrian Refugees in Jordon through CLWR. School materials are assembled for the Living and Learning Kits and articles sewn and bundled for Baby Layettes which are sent to refugee camps and schools in need around the world. Queen Elizabeth School We collect school supplies and money to benefit students of Queen Elizabeth Community School. Parish Nurse Program With the support of the Health Cabinet, our Parish Nurse cares for the whole person while encouraging and informing our faith community about healthy living. Lenten Services Are offered and open to all in the community every year during the Lenten season. Each Wednesday service is held at a different Lutheran church with a guest pastor preaching. Collective Kitchen The Bread of Life meet monthly at Augustana to offer cooking sessions in partnership with CHEP a community-based food education program. Friendship Inn Meals are served by volunteers year round on a monthly basis. Meals-On-Wheels Volunteers deliver meals to seniors each year in the Fall. Food Bank A continuous supply of food is collected each month for needy recipients. Christmas Hampers Volunteers organize and deliver food hampers to individuals and families in need. Sherbrooke Community Centre (Care Facility) Several members of Augustana participate in an ecumenical worship service at the centre on a regular basis. Luther Special Care Home Augustana, through the ELW, provide a program for seniors celebrating birthdays and anniversaries during the month of October as well as helping with the serving of birthday cake and coffee. Broadway/Nutana Lay Ecumenical Homelessness Committee Augustan is a member of this Committee which runs campaigns for the collection of clean, useable luggage & backpacks for those in need. Lutheran Campus Centre Augustana, through the ELW, provides cookies year round as well as a hot meal to students at the Centre each Fall. Crisis Nursery and the Lutheran Theological Seminary Baskets of cookies are packed and delivered to the local Crisis Nursery and the Lutheran Theological Seminary students every Christmas and to shut-ins every Easter. Christian Childrens Fund of Canada Augustana supports an adopted child financially throughout the year and has done so for decades. Forever in Motion Exercise classes are offered twice weekly to all interested seniors in the community. World Day of Prayer Augustana participates in this program on the first Friday in March every year as well as hosting it every 3-4 years. Community groups - AA and Amnesty International Saskatoon Group 33 regularly meet in our church.

Augustana Lutheran Church is open Sun 10:30 am Worship Office Hours: Tuesday: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Wednesday: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Thursday: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Friday: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm.

Call (306) 242-9553, or use the website.

Phone

(306) 242-9553

Website

http://augustanasaskatoon.net/