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)
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!
And Mary said,
“My soul magnifies the Lord,
and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior…”
Luke 1:46-47, NRSV
Pledge Campaign
October 2025
As Christians we are story tellers. We have an ancient narrative, one that describes the beginning of time and the relationship between God and God’s Creation. We see this story grow through the prophetic tradition until our story recounts the life and gifts of the Son of God. But the story doesn’t end with the Resurrection just as it did not end with the Cross, it continues on in each of us today as we encounter and are transformed by the Good News.
Our Stewardship Campaign this year focuses on these stories – the ones inside you, the ones you are still writing, the ones we tell about those who have gone before us. We are all a part of this ongoing narrative – the ongoing Creation.
Upcoming Events
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Vestry Dates
The next regular meeting of the Vestry is Tuesday, October 21st, 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. in Campbell Hall.
Visitors are always welcome.
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The Third Thursday - South Whidbey LGBTQ+ and Allies Group
Meets in the Undercroft here at St. Augustines, 6:30 - 8:00 pm. All are welcome.
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Annual Diocesan Convention
October 25 | Regional sites: St. Paul’s, Bellingham; St. Thomas, Medina; St. Mary’s, Lakewood; St. Stephen’s, Longview; St. Antony’s of Egypt, Silverdale
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In-Gathering Service and Stewardship Brunch
All Saints Sunday, November 2nd.
One combined service at 9:30AM
Stewardship Brunch following at 11:00AM. All are welcome!
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Holiday Market 2025
SAVE THE DATE!
Saturday November 8th, 2025, 9am-2pm
All are invited to help! We would love your high quality hand-crafted items of all kinds: knit, crochet, sewing, quilting, cross-stitch, needlepoint, artwork, paper crafts, jewelry, metal work, wood crafts, toys, ceramics, hostess gifts, Thanksgiving, & Christmas decorations such as wreaths, tree ornaments, & dried floral arrangements.
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.
