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
5:30-6:00pm
All are invited to join in a service of light and hope as we share in the ancient Christian practice of Evensong.
The Evensong service will be on hiatus after May 18th.
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!
St. Augustine’s in-the-Woods is delighted to welcome our new Priest in Charge. The Rev. William B. Stanton begins his ministry with us just in time for the Easter Season!
Holy Week and Easter at
St. Augustine’s in-the-Woods
All are welcome!
Upcoming Events
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Book Launch: The Second Mother
Saturday, May 30th, 2:00-4:00 PM in Campbell Hall.
Book launch party for The Second Mother, a historical novel by Teresa Di Biase based on the true story of an Episcopal woman who accompanied her Japanese American congregation from Seattle to a WWII incarceration camp in the Idaho desert.
Teresa will give an illustrated talk about Deaconess Margaret Peppers and how she came to dedicate her life to serving among the marginalized at home and overseas.
Copies of The Second Mother will be available for purchase and signing.
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Rediscovered Bach
Sunday, May 31, 2026
3:00 PM 4:00 PM
St. Augustine's in-the-woods
Join us for an extraordinary afternoon as we celebrate a landmark moment in Baroque scholarship - new music by Bach! For the first time on Whidbey Island, the baroque organ at St. Augustine’s in-the-woods will resound with the of two newly authenticated organ masterpieces by Johann Sebastian Bach: the Chaconne and Fugue in D minor, BWV 1178 and the Chaccone in G minor, BWV 1179.
Henry Lebedinsky, organ
Tekla Cunningham, violin -
Vestry Dates
The next regular meeting of the Vestry is Tuesday, June 16th, 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. in Campbell Hall.
Visitors are always welcome.
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Coupeville 2026 Pride Parade
“Pride Grows Here”
Saturday, June 13th
1:00PM
the parade kicks off from the Farmers Market. Let’s come together to show our support and pride for Coupeville’s LGBTQ+ community.
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South Whidbey 2026 Pride Parade & Festival
“Rising Together”
Saturday, June 20th
12:00PM to 3:00PM
Downtown Langley and the South Whidbey Community Center.
St. A’s is a Platinum Sponsor of this event. All are welcome!
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.
Learn more about the Godly Play program
Make a One Time Gift or Pledge
Everyday is a gift from God. To make a one-time donation or pledge click the donate button below.
