Episcopal 101, Part One: Anglican and Episcopal History
After the death and resurrection of Jesus, missionary activity of the infant Church was limited to the Jewish/Christian synagogues as the disciples awaited the imminent return of Christ. After the martyrdom of St. Stephen in about 35 A.D. and even more so, after the destruction of the Temple by Roman troops in 70 A.D., the Gentile and Jewish-Christian sects split which in turn led to the scattering of the Gentile mission and the spread of the Gospel beyond Palestine… MORE…

Episcopal 101, Part Two: The Sacraments
In response to the question: "What are the sacraments?" from the Catechism we read: "The sacraments are outward and visible signs of an inward and spiritual grace, given by Christ as sure and certain means by which we receive that grace." (BCP pg. 857) "What is grace? Grace is God's favor toward us, unearned and undeserved. By grace, God forgives our sins, enlightens our minds, stirs our hearts and strengthens our wills." (BCP pg. 858) There are two great sacraments − called "great" because they were given by Christ to Christ's Church… MORE…

The Gift of a Women's Retreat
by Sheila Harrington
Attending a women's retreat is a journey of affirmation, perspective, challenge and peace. It's a wonderful gift… to yourself, or to the special woman in your life. On a retreat, we hear each other's stories, share our thoughts and dreams, and explore our perception of God in our experiences with the world. MORE…

Search Saint Augustine's Web site using Google

Click Here for Saint Augustine's January Newsletter There is no February newsletter. Check back soon for our March Ebb&Flow

St. A's Welcomes The Rev. Mark Stuart Interim Rector Pictures from The Rev. Stuart's First Sunday at St. A's Search Committee Forming by Darrel Menthe, Senior Warden In January and February, 2010, the Vestry will begin the process of putting together a formal "Search Committee" for a new rector. The work for the Search Committee will begin in late spring, after the completion of the Parish Profile, and will likely last throughout 2010. MORE… Save the Date: Saturday, January 30, 2010 by Gretchen Haight Many parishioners have asked how they might participate in the process of finding our next rector. The vestry is planning a special day, set aside for all of us to get together, share our stories, and discern where and how God is calling our parish to grow in His work in the world. MORE… Click for St. A's Photo Album    Featuring pictures from St. Augustine's Activities Ministries and Groups 2009 Prayer Circle – Carrie Price Corazon – Mindy Staley Retreats and Parish Weekends – The Clergy Swinging Seniors – Sylvia Johnson Altar Guild – Sheila Harrington Sunday School Teachers – Jennifer Pavia Ushers – Bill Amlotte Newcomers – Ann Shepphird Men's Group – Caldwell Williams Women’s Group – Suzanne Edwards Prayer & Healing - Gretchen Haight Vestry – Darrel Menthe Labyrinth and Taize – the Rector Choir – Bunny Thornburgh Book Store

WWWeb site by Dada Design
www.dadada.com