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Steps of Jesus During Holy Week
From the Pastor John 13:1 Now before the festival of the Passover, Jesus knew that his hour had come to depart from this world and go...
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5 days ago2 min read
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Creating A Safe Place
Deacon’s Corner Creating A Safe Place Summary: Join us for the “Safe Zone” workshop on April 26th to learn LGBTQ+ vocabulary and...
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5 days ago1 min read
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Living the Story of Christ: An Invitation into Holy Week April 13th – April 20th
From the Pastor Living the Story of Christ: An Invitation into Holy Week April 13th – April 20th Summary: Join us Holy Week as we...
stevemershon7
Apr 32 min read
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New Life All Around Us
Deacon's Corner New Life All Around Us Summary: Nature reminds us how much we need each other. Walking through Miner’s Ravine this...
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Apr 31 min read
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The Story That Still Frees Us
From the Pastor Luke 22:15–16 He said to them, ‘I have eagerly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer; for I tell you,...
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Mar 282 min read
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Affirming Faith in Our Own Words
Deacon’s Corner Affirming Faith in Our Own Words Summary: Affirming the Nicene Creed is not as simple as it seems. Have you ever...
stevemershon7
Mar 281 min read
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God’s View of Women: Equality from Creation
From the Pastor Galatians 3:28 (NRSV) “There is no longer Jew or Greek, there is no longer slave or free, there is no longer male and...
stevemershon7
Mar 202 min read
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Deacon’s Corner
Summary: How do you feel about St. Augustine’s having a booth at Placer Pride? On May 17th, the Placer Pride Festival will take place...
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Mar 201 min read
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Stepping Away to Draw Closer: Lent and the Wilderness of the Soul
From the Pastor Matthew 4: 11 Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness Stepping Away to Draw Closer: Lent and the Wilderness...
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Mar 152 min read
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Helping Your Immigrant Neighbors
Deacon’s Corner Helping Your Immigrant Neighbors Summary: Use the "5 CALLS" app and "red cards" to advocate for and support...
stevemershon7
Mar 151 min read
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Welcoming the Stranger: A Biblical Mandate
From the Pastor Matthew 25:35 (CEV) When I was hungry, you gave me something to eat, and when I was thirsty, you gave me something to...
stevemershon7
Mar 82 min read
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Recharting Your Course: Prayer Practices for Lent
Deacon’s Corner Recharting Your Course: Prayer Practices for Lent Summary: Lent is a time to reflect on who you want to become, and...
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Mar 82 min read
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Preparing the Soul: How Penitence Reveals God's Gifts
From the Pastor Matthew 4:17 (CEB) Jesus began to announce, “Change your hearts and lives! Here comes the kingdom of heaven!” ...
stevemershon7
Mar 12 min read
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Welcoming All: Standing for Love and Mercy
Deacon’s Corner Welcoming All: Standing for Love and Mercy Summary: At St. Augustine’s, we strive to be a safe haven for everyone,...
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Mar 11 min read
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From Pews to Purpose: Joanie Cahill Ordained as Deacon
From the Pastor Luke 22:26 (CEV) The most important one of you should be like the least important, and your leader should be like a...
stevemershon7
Feb 222 min read
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Valentine and the Christian Transformation of Marriage
Curated by the Pastor Ephesians 5:25 Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her. Valentine...
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Feb 154 min read
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A Call to Love
Curated by the Pastor Matthew 22:37-40 You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all...
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Feb 83 min read
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Candlemas: A Light to the Nations
Letter from the Pastor Isaiah 49:6 (NRSV) "I will give you as a light to the nations, that my salvation may reach to the end of the...
stevemershon7
Feb 13 min read
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Called to Welcome the Stranger
Curated by the Pastor Leviticus 19:33-34: When an alien resides with you in your land, you shall not oppress the alien. The alien who...
stevemershon7
Jan 254 min read
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Living the Dream: Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Legacy
Letter From the Pastor "I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the...
stevemershon7
Jan 183 min read
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