Wherever you are on your spiritual journey, you are welcome here
St. Augustine’s-in-the-Woods Episcopal Church, Freeland, WA
Meet Reverend Jenny
A big sign greets all at the entrance to St. Augustine’s-in-the-Woods: Wherever you are on your spiritual journey, all are welcome here! Since my first week here, in November 2022, I have discovered that this wide, warm welcome is truly at the heart of this community.
With you on the journey,
Rev. Jenny+
We Strive for Reverence, Community,
Compassion, Commitment, and Reconciliation
Weekly Worship Services
Sundays
8:00 am
10:30 am
Holy Communion followed by coffee hour
Mondays*
6-6:30 pm
All are invited to join in a service of light and hope as we share in the ancient Christian practice of Evening Prayer, also called Vespers
*January 6, 13, and 20
Wednesdays
10:00 am
Holy Eucharist and Healing Service
(in-person service)
Who We Are
At St. Augustine’s, our shared worship is at the center of our community life. Our services follow many of the worship traditions and seasons of the liturgical year. For newcomers, some elements of our worship might seem confusing. The most important thing to remember is that ALL are welcome here and you can’t do anything wrong! We encourage earnest questioning and are just happy you are here!
An inclusive, reconciling, and greening congregation serving Whidbey Island.
St. Augustine's in-the-Woods Episcopal Church is an LGBTQIA+ welcoming and affirming congregation
Upcoming Events
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Fourth Sunday of Advent
Sunday, December 15, 2024
The Rev. Jennifer B. Cleveland, Preaching and Presiding
8:00 am Holy Eucharist Rite I
10:30 am Holy Eucharist with Organ and Choir
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Festive Greening of the Church
Sunday, December 22 at 11:45am:
Festive Greening of the Church after the 10:30 am service. The more the merrier, as we ready the church for Christmas and enjoy hot cider, seasonal cookies, and more in Campbell Hall. The Greening is for people of all ages.
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Savoring Scripture - Lectio Divina
6:00-7:30pm: An Advent experience of contemplative Bible reading. We’ll meet in Campbell Hall.
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St. A's Choir Rehearsal
January 8, 2025, 5:00 - 7:00 pm
All voice parts are welcome, ages high school and up; no audition required. Sense of humor preferred. Rehearsals are the first, second, and third Wednesdays of the month,
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January Vestry Meeting
January 21, 2025, 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm.
For a full account of all that your Vestry undertakes, all of the minutes of Vestry meetings are available in the Member Portal (click below). Minutes are added after the Vestry has approved them (generally a month after each meeting date. Vestry meetings are open meetings. Visitors are welcome.
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Annual Parish Meeting
Sunday, January 26: Please mark your calendars for the Annual Meeting, which will immediately follow a Combined Service at 9:30 a.m.
We hope all will be present to participate, in person or via livestream.
There's always a place for you at St. Augustine’s Church
When & Where
We welcome you to join us in person or by our live-stream feed.
I’m New Here!
We know it can be intimidating visiting a church for the first time. Here you will find a warm welcome, an open and affirming community of faith, and worship for all.
Our Parish
No matter where you are, or where you've come from, there's a place for you at St. Augustine’s Church
Join us for Godly Play!
Godly Play PLUS (ages 4-11), 10:15 am – 11:15 am During the 10:30 service children from 4 to 11
At Godly play, children learn that God is with them not only here or there but everywhere!
St. Augustine’s, using the Godly Play program, offers lessons each Sunday from September to June.
