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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 1, 20251 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 22, 20252 min read


Valentine and the Christian Transformation of Marriage
Curated by the Pastor Ephesians 5:25 Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her. Valentine...
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Feb 15, 20254 min read


A Call to Love
Curated by the Pastor Matthew 22:37-40 You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all...
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Feb 8, 20253 min read


Candlemas: A Light to the Nations
Letter from the Pastor Isaiah 49:6 (NRSV) "I will give you as a light to the nations, that my salvation may reach to the end of the...
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Feb 1, 20253 min read


Called to Welcome the Stranger
Curated by the Pastor Leviticus 19:33-34: When an alien resides with you in your land, you shall not oppress the alien. The alien who...
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Jan 25, 20254 min read


Living the Dream: Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Legacy
Letter From the Pastor "I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the...
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Jan 18, 20253 min read


Belonging Through Small Groups: Reflecting God’s Care
Letter From the Pastor 1 Thessalonians 5:11 Encourage one another and build each other up . Belonging Through Small Groups: Reflecting...
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Jan 11, 20252 min read


Resolve to Have Joy
Letter From the Pastor Philippians 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. Resolve to Have Joy Resolve to...
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Jan 4, 20253 min read


Unveiling the Secret Faith of “The Twelve Days of Christmas”
Letter From the Pastor James 1:17 - Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who...
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Dec 28, 20243 min read


The Joy of Christmas: A Celebration of Faith and Divine Love
Letter From the Pastor Isaiah 9:6 (CEB) A child is born to us, a son is given to us, and authority will be on his shoulders. He...
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Dec 21, 20243 min read


The 3rd Sunday of Advent: Joy Sunday
Letter From the Pastor Philippians 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice! The 3rd Sunday of Advent: Joy Sunday...
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Dec 14, 20242 min read


Joy to the World: A Hymn of Joy and Anticipation
Letter From the Pastor Psalm 98:4-6 Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth; break forth into joyous song and sing praises. Sing...
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Dec 7, 20242 min read


Joy to the World
Letter From the Pastor Luke 1:46-47 "My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior..." Joy to the World The joy...
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Nov 30, 20243 min read


The Spiritual Practice of Remembering
Letter From the Pastor Deuteronomy 7:18b You shall remember well what the Lord your God did. The Spiritual Practice of Remembering The...
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Nov 22, 20242 min read


A Grateful Heart in All Seasons
Colossians 3:15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts… And be thankful. A Grateful Heart in All Seasons Gratitude is the key to...
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Nov 17, 20241 min read


We Have a New Presiding Bishop
Letter From the Pastor Proverbs 11:19 Without guidance, a people will fall, but with many wise leaders will be kept safe. We Have a New...
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Nov 9, 20243 min read


Light in the Darkness: The Traditions Behind Halloween
Letter From the Pastor Daniel 2:21 God is the one who changes times and seasons. Light in the Darkness: The Traditions Behind...
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Nov 2, 20242 min read


Giving is Worship
Letter From the Pastor Leviticus 27:30 (CEV) Ten percent of everything you harvest is holy and belongs to the Lord. Giving is Worship...
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Oct 26, 20242 min read


Like a Cool Breeze Summary: The Holy Spirit brings life to a weary soul.
Letter From the Pastor Jeremiah 31:25 “ I will refresh the weary and satisfy the faint.” Like a Cool Breeze Summary: The Holy Spirit...
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Oct 19, 20242 min read
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