How Do I?

Become a Member
We conduct new member orientation on three consecutive Monday evenings, three times per year, usually in the fall, winter, and spring.

Spring 2008

Monday, February 4 - 6:00 to 7:30 pm, Dinner

Monday, February 11 - 6:30 to 8:00 pm

Monday, February 18 - 6:30 to 8:00 pm

Sunday, February 24 - New members received 9:45 am

Monday, April 21 - 6:00 to 7:30 pm, Dinner

Monday, April 28 - 6:30 to 8:00 pm

Monday, May 5 - 6:30 to 8:00 pm

Sunday, May 11 - New members received 9:45 am

The first Monday evening includes dinner, followed by brief remarks from staff members describing their area of responsibility, and an opportunity to meet other new members. During the second Monday evening, the pastors will lead a discussion focusing on:

• What it means to be a Lutheran Christian
• Information about Augustana and what it means to be a member

On the third Monday evening, new members form small groups and focus on discovering each individual's gifts and talents through discussion. New members also meet with the Director of Lay Ministry, for a brief get acquainted visit. At this meeting, you will learn about all the ways you can be involved at Augustana. New members are then received during a Sunday morning worship service.

We recommend that all new members come to the class. If you have any questions, please contact Pastor Erickson.

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Schedule a Baptism
For parents of infants and small children, we offer baptism classes three times a year. In theses classes, Pastor Erickson and Cathy Hendrikson discuss the Sacrament of Holy Baptism and how this gift of new life affects your child. They also cover Christian parenting and the theological and practical aspects of the baptism service. Please call the church office to register for the baptism class.

For older children and adults, we would like to meet individually with the individual and their parents or sponsors, when appropriate, to discuss the meaning of baptism at a level appropriate to the individual.

Baptisms can be scheduled on almost any Sunday of the year; please contact the pastor you would like to perform the baptism to schedule a date. Because we believe that baptism is the entry into a community of faith, and because the Augustana community makes a promise to support members of the body of Christ in fellowship and love, baptisms are normally done during a service of worship.

The next baptism class is scheduled for Sunday, January 20, 2008 at 11:00 a.m.

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Schedule a wedding
A wedding is one of the most important events of your life! We at Augustana wish to help make this a day of joy and celebration for you and the people who will share in this special day. We believe that a solid foundation for a Christian marriage is to have a wedding service where Christ is the center and every part of the service focuses on two individuals coming together in Christ. We encourage all who are married at Augustana to plan a wedding consistent with the Christian understanding of marriage.

Weddings are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis for members of the congregation. Each couple will be given four hours for dressing, pictures, seating of guests, the service, and the receiving line (if the receiving line is at the church). The couple can decide how they wish to use the four-hour block of time. You are welcome to use Augustana's Fellowship Hall for your reception. When a reception is to be held in the church's Fellowship Hall, more time will be given to accommodate the reception. The Fellowship Hall will accommodate from 200 to 250 people for a reception. You are responsible for providing your own catering.

To schedule a wedding call the church office and ask to speak to the pastor you wish to have perform you wedding. All three pastors are generally available for weddings throughout the year. Organist Dee Ann Crossley is available to help you select music for your ceremony.

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Arrange a funeral or memorial service
Call one of the pastors to schedule a funeral and/or memorial service, either in the sanctuary or at a local funeral home. We will also help you arrange a reception following the service. Augustana's organist, Dee Ann Crossley, can help you select meaningful and appropriate music.

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Request a pastoral visit
You may call the church office at 651 457-3373 and ask for a pastor by name, or we will be happy to refer your call to one of them. If you call after regular office hours, you may leave a confidential voicemail message. By entering extension #14 for Pastor Aune, or #17 for Pastor Erickson. You may also send the pastors an email, or check the appropriate box on the Friendship Pad during Sunday morning worship.

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Submit a prayer request
Prayer requests can be dropped in a confidential locked box in the church office or emailed to prayers@augustana.com.

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Volunteer
The church is the body of Christ, built on the time, talents and gifts of many. People of all ages are called to serve God. There are many opportunities available for involvement in service:

• Summer Opportunities: Habitat workers, Loaves & Fishes, Summer Reading, Project Home Coordinator, Drive-in Sound system

• On-going opportunities: Usher Coordinator, Acolyte trainer

For a complete description of volunteer opportunities, click here.

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