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Why Does the Bible Matter
From the Pastor Psalm 119:2-3 Happy are those who keep his decrees, who seek him with their whole heart, who also do no wrong but walk...
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May 32 min read


Three Ways to Spread the Love
Deacon’s Corner Three Ways to Spread the Love Summary: Sign up now to help staff our booth at Placer Pride. ONE: Do you have your...
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May 31 min read


May Events
Deacon’s Corner May Events Summary: Safe Zone workshop postponed; Placer Pride Festival is May 17th. We have a busy month ahead of us...
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Apr 251 min read


A Universal Light: Honoring the Legacy of Pope Francis
From the Pastor Proverbs 31:8–9 “Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves... defend the rights of the poor and needy.” A...
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Apr 252 min read


Why Easter Is the Most Important Christian Holiday
From the Pastor Luke 24:5–6 "Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here, but has risen." Why Easter Is the Most...
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Apr 192 min read


Creating A Safe Place
Deacon’s Corner Creating A Safe Place Summary: Join us for the “Safe Zone” workshop on April 26th to learn LGBTQ+ vocabulary and...
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Apr 191 min read


Steps of Jesus During Holy Week
From the Pastor John 13:1 Now before the festival of the Passover, Jesus knew that his hour had come to depart from this world and go...
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Apr 122 min read


Living the Story of Christ: An Invitation into Holy Week April 13th – April 20th
From the Pastor Living the Story of Christ: An Invitation into Holy Week April 13th – April 20th Summary: Join us Holy Week as we...
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Apr 32 min read


New Life All Around Us
Deacon's Corner New Life All Around Us Summary: Nature reminds us how much we need each other. Walking through Miner’s Ravine this...
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Apr 31 min read


The Story That Still Frees Us
From the Pastor Luke 22:15–16 He said to them, ‘I have eagerly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer; for I tell you,...
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Mar 282 min read


Affirming Faith in Our Own Words
Deacon’s Corner Affirming Faith in Our Own Words Summary: Affirming the Nicene Creed is not as simple as it seems. Have you ever...
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Mar 281 min read


God’s View of Women: Equality from Creation
From the Pastor Galatians 3:28 (NRSV) “There is no longer Jew or Greek, there is no longer slave or free, there is no longer male and...
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Mar 202 min read


Deacon’s Corner
Summary: How do you feel about St. Augustine’s having a booth at Placer Pride? On May 17th, the Placer Pride Festival will take place...
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Mar 201 min read


Stepping Away to Draw Closer: Lent and the Wilderness of the Soul
From the Pastor Matthew 4: 11 Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness Stepping Away to Draw Closer: Lent and the Wilderness...
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Mar 152 min read


Helping Your Immigrant Neighbors
Deacon’s Corner Helping Your Immigrant Neighbors Summary: Use the "5 CALLS" app and "red cards" to advocate for and support...
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Mar 151 min read


Welcoming the Stranger: A Biblical Mandate
From the Pastor Matthew 25:35 (CEV) When I was hungry, you gave me something to eat, and when I was thirsty, you gave me something to...
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Mar 82 min read


Recharting Your Course: Prayer Practices for Lent
Deacon’s Corner Recharting Your Course: Prayer Practices for Lent Summary: Lent is a time to reflect on who you want to become, and...
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Mar 82 min read


Preparing the Soul: How Penitence Reveals God's Gifts
From the Pastor Matthew 4:17 (CEB) Jesus began to announce, “Change your hearts and lives! Here comes the kingdom of heaven!” ...
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Mar 12 min read


Welcoming All: Standing for Love and Mercy
Deacon’s Corner Welcoming All: Standing for Love and Mercy Summary: At St. Augustine’s, we strive to be a safe haven for everyone,...
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Mar 11 min read


From Pews to Purpose: Joanie Cahill Ordained as Deacon
From the Pastor Luke 22:26 (CEV) The most important one of you should be like the least important, and your leader should be like a...
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Feb 222 min read
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