Small Groups

While Sunday worship services are important times of community and fellowship, small groups are the key to deeper spiritual growth and personal connection. Augustana Lutheran Church offers a variety of small groups that you can get plugged into, no matter where you are in your spiritual walk. The groups offer a strong network of care, support, encouragement and family life that’s important for a tangible experience of Christ’s love through His church. Groups vary in size, style, format, time and location. Opportunities are available for men and women, young adults and more mature adults. To find more about small group opportunities contact the church office at office@augustana.org.

A sampling of the small groups at Augustana includes:

Women of a Certain Age
This group of woman meets several times a year for fun, food and fellowship. At a recent gathering two new attendees rode a brand new Harley to the event. The Harley belongs to Nancy seated "in the driver's seat"!

Book Club
This group of literature lovers meets monthly to discuss a current book and have a potluck supper. Some of the books read include:Water for Elephants, Three Cups of Tea, A Long Way Gone, Memoirs of a Boy Soldier, Heaven in Stone and Glass and Huckleberry Finn. All adults are welcome, whether they’ve read the book or not.

Esther-Mary Circle
This group meets at 11:30 a.m. for lunch at the Village Inn on Broadway on the third Wednesday, except for December. Throughout the year they enjoy several van trips together, including an annual potluck lunch at Oceanside on the coast. They also provide a ministry of hospitality and food following memorial services at Augustana. One annual event that they host is lunch and Christmas carols at the Albertina Kerr Center.

Men’s Group
The Men’s Group carries out a number of projects in concert with the Property Committee and custodial staff. They also have the “best breakfast in town” every Saturday at 8:30 a.m. All are welcome! Please see the Men’s Group webpage for more information.

Youth Group
The Youth Group of high school age students meets on Sunday morning at 10:00 a.m. for Bible study and discussion. Activities and events for Jr. high age youth are coordinated on a monthly basis. All Augustana youth and their friends are welcome to participate.