Wherever you are on your journey, you are welcome here
St. Augustine’s-in-the-Woods Episcopal Church, Freeland, WA
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 Evensong.
Wednesdays
10:00-10:30 am
Holy Eucharist and Healing Service
(in-person service)
Advent
Christmas & Epiphany at St. A’s
Sunday, December 7 – The Second Sunday of Advent: Holy Communion at 8:00am/10:30am with Choir
Godly Play @ 10:30am Advent 2
Sunday, December 14 – The Third Sunday of Advent: Holy Communion at 8:00am/10:30am with Choir
Godly Play @ 10:30am Advent 3
Sunday, December 21 – The Fourth Sunday of Advent: Holy Communion at 8:00am/10:30am with Choir
Godly Play @ 10:30am Advent 4
Greening of the Church at 11:45am following the 10:30am service for all ages. Enjoy treats and share in
preparing the church for Christmas.
Wednesday, December 24 – Christmas Eve
4:00pm – Festive Service with Holy Communion, Choir, and Congregational Carols
Carol Sing begins at 3:30pm.
7:00pm – Candlelight Service with Holy Communion, Special Music and Congregational Carols
Thursday, December 25 – Christmas Day: Holy Communion at 9:30am
Sunday, December 28 – The First Sunday after Christmas
8:00am – Service with Holy Communion
10:30am – A Festival of Lights and Carols, Service with Holy Communion
Join the Choir as we celebrate Christmas and Epiphany through scripture, poetry and songs.
Godly Play @ 10:30am A Children’s Liturgy for Christmas
Sunday, January 4 – Second Sunday after Christmas: Holy Communion at 8:00am/10:30am
Welcome Home Gift Baskets for Harbor Inn residents as they move from transitional housing to permanent
housing.
Godly Play at 10:30am Epiphany
Mission Statement
Wherever you are on your journey, you are welcome here!
We believe in a loving, liberating and life-giving God who extends welcome and dignity to all and asks us to tend to the wholeness of the Earth and all people. Jesus is our companion and guide, showing the way toward abundant love.
At St. Augustine’s in-the-Woods we cherish faith, family, community, and shared worship.
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!
Upcoming Events
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WIMF
Saturday, December 13, 2025
3:00 PM 5:00 PM
Sunday, December 14, 2025
2:00 PM 4:00 PM
Join the Whidbey Island Music Festival for a magical afternoon as we transport you to the heart of 17th-century Germany with a German Baroque Christmas. This concert celebrates the season with vibrant, expressive, and deeply spiritual music.3:00 PM 5:00 PM
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Vestry Dates
The next regular meeting of the Vestry is Tuesday, December 16th, 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. in Campbell Hall.
Visitors are always welcome.
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Advent and Christmas Calendar
The First Sunday of Advent is Sunday, November 30th!
Click the link below for a full calendar.
St. Augustine's in-the-Woods Episcopal Church is an LGBTQIA+ welcoming and affirming congregation
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.
