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+
Weekly Worship Services
Sundays
8:00 am
10:30 am
Holy Communion followed by coffee hour
Mondays
5:30-6:00 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
Wednesdays
10:00-10:30 am
Holy Eucharist and Healing Service
(in-person service)
We Strive for Reverence, Community,
Compassion, Commitment, and Reconciliation
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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Earth and Ocean Day
We will be celebrating Earth and Ocean Day with a special environmentally themed service.
Sunday, April 27, 2025
The Rev. Jennifer B. Cleveland, Presiding
The Rev. Dr. David Close, Preaching
8:00 am Holy Eucharist, Rite I
10:30 am Eucharist Rite II with music
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St. A's Choir Rehearsal
First, Second, and Third Wednesdays of Each Month, 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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Vestry Dates
Vestry Retreat and Work Session. Topic: Developing our Mission and Vision work
Sat. April 26th, 9 a.m. -12 noon in Campbell Hall
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Change of Date for the April Vestry Meeting:
Tuesday, April 29th 5:00-6:30 p.m. in the Undercroft.
(the Vestry voted to move the April date from the 15th to avoid meeting during Holy Week)
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Trash and Treasure 2025
Saturday, May 3rd , 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
St. Augustine’s in-the-Woods—All proceeds go to local charities.
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Cathedral Day
Saturday, May 3rd 8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
St. Mark’s Cathedral, Seattle
Cathedral Day is a “family reunion” for Episcopalians from across western Washington. It’s a time for connecting across congregations and experiencing all your cathedral has to offer. Cathedral Day celebrates the idea of pilgrimage, with Saint Mark’s serving as your sacred destination.
April is Earth and Ocean Month
St. A’s will be affirming our commitment to Creation Care at our April 27th Sunday Services
“In Jesus, God so loved the whole world. We follow Jesus, so we love the world God loves. Concerned for the global climate emergency, drawing on diverse approaches for our diverse contexts, we commit to form and restore loving, liberating, life-giving relationships with all of Creation.”
Acknowledging our baptismal call to be stewards of creation, we offer guidance and support for congregational implementation of best environmental “green” practices within our common life, both as individuals and as a community.
Learn more about St. A’s Greening Committee and the work of the Greening Congregations Collaborative at the link below.
A Prayer
God, our Creator of heaven and earth, how blessed we are to be surrounded by the beauty of your creation.
We lift our prayer of gratitude as we see the stars of heaven, and the beauty of the sunset.
We are amazed by the seas and waterways and all that are in them.
We are enchanted by the flowers and trees which are clothed by you.
We are awed by all the animals you created.
For the beauty of the earth, the mountains and valleys, the sun and the moon – we give you praise.
– Amen
– Author Unknown
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.
