COMMUNITY LIFE
About a one hundred and fifty people make up St. Augustine and preserving a sense of extended family is very important to us. We invite everyone to linger for a cup of coffee after church, come to a Christian Formation class for children, youth and adults; join us for Wednesday Lunch after the noonday service; sing in the Praise Chorus; or participate in one of the many Small- group activities that offer a way we get to know each other better. Though the people of St. Augustine's are proudly diverse, inclusive, and strong-minded. We still seek to be a congregation that reflects fully the eloquent complexity of God's creation and strives to be a loving and safe community that respects and cares for each person.
MINISTRIES AND PROGRAMS
ACOLYTES – Children & adults assist during the service. Training required. Contact: Darin Herndon
BROTHERHOOD OF ST. LAWRENCE – Men’s group meets last Saturday of each month for fellowship and to share a meal. Contact: Chad Yarbrough
ALTAR GUILD – Prepares sanctuary for worship services. Altar Guild members work in teams. Training required.
CHILDREN’S CHAPEL FACILITATORS– Facilitates Children’s Chapel service and classroom activities. Contact: Anna Brumley
PRAISE CHORUS – Sings at special services. Contact: Scott Chard
DAUGHTERS OF THE KING – St. Brigit Chapter – Offers intercessory prayers at 8:30 and 10:30 services. Meets second Saturday of the month at 9:30 a.m. Contact: Cindy Ginsberg
DESIGN COMMITTEE – Facilitates design/improvement projects of the church’s building and grounds. Contact: Sandy Collins
EPISCOPAL CHURCH WOMEN (ECW) - Aids in various church projects. Meets the third Saturday of the month September through May. Contact: Jan Pope
EMPTY NESTERS - Meets for dinner the last Friday of the month at 6:30 p.m. Contact: Evelyn Hooge
EUCHARISTIC ASSISTANTS – Assist at the altar with wine at Holy Communion. Training required. Contact: Darin Herndon
FLOWER/LITURGICAL ENVIRONMENT GUILD – Arranges flowers and other items to enhance the liturgical atmosphere of the church. Contact: Claren Denning
GATEWOOD MINISTRY – Ministry to mentally disabled residents. Contact: Deacon Robby Trammell
GREETERS – Greet visitors/members as they arrive and make them feel welcomed. Contact: Mary Ann Coffman and Janet Mills
GROUNDS COMMITTEE – Helps maintain the flower gardens around the church. Contact: Jackie Ballenger
HOLY HOSPITALITY/WELCOME COMMITTEE – Coordinates Coffee Hour and Receptions. Works on welcome activities for newcomers. Contact: Karen Koch
INTERCESSORS – Lead the Prayers of the People at the service. Contact: Marcy Taber
KAIROS – Builds strong Christian communities inside prisons. Contact: Chuck Evans
LECTORS – Read scriptures at the services. Contact: Marcy Taber
LITURGY & WORSHIP COMMITTEE – Plans, oversees, & evaluates all aspects of the liturgical life of the Congregation. By invitation of the Vicar. Contact: Fr. Joseph Alsay
OBLATIONERS – Bring the gifts of bread and wine to the Altar. Contact: Darin Herndon
OUTREACH COMMITTEE – Anonymous Encouragers and other outreach projects. Contact: Ted Owens
PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY - Creates prayer shawls for those who are sick or in need of comfort. Contact: Judy Moon
SHINING KNIGHTS – Dinner groups meet in members’ homes to enjoy a meal and fellowship. Contact: Janet Wells
SMALL GROUPS – Groups of people meeting for fellowship and service. Contact: Tony Moon
ST. GEORGE’S GUILD – Collects food and personal items for distribution to individuals and families in need. Distribution is through St. Paul’s Cathedral. Contact: Ted Owens and Mary Andrews
SUNSHINE COMMITTEE – Provides food and comfort in time of need. Contact: Cindy Ginsberg
USHERS – Handout bulletins and offer general assistance throughout the service. Contact: Sam Hall
WELLINGTON MINISTRY – Assist with services at retirement center. Contact: Manny Duncanson
