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 Evening Prayer, also called Vespers
Vespers is on hiatus until further notice.
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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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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Blessing of the Animals
Saturday, October 4, 2025, 2:00-3:00 PM
Community-wide Blessing of the Animals on St. Francis Feast Day!
All pets (on leash) welcome!
Sunday, October 5, 2025, 1:00 PM
Remembering our pets who are no longer with us.
On Sunday October 5th at 1:00 pm there will be a solemn ceremony for those who would like to spread ashes in St. Augustine’s Pet Spreading Garden. This ceremony is also for those who would like to recognize the passing of a beloved animal and to honor their memory.
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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.
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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
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.
