This Sunday we will gather and bring pledges forward to be blessed and for the flourishing of all whom St. A's touches. If you have already pledged, please pick up an "I've pledged" token and put it in the offering plate, to symbolically join your pledge with others as we seek to enflesh the promise of Plenty Good Room together! 

Deepest thanks to all who have already pledged. To date, 49 pledges have been recorded, and of those, 67% have grown. $274,138 has been pledged so far, towards our campaign goal of $500,000! 

There are three easy ways to submit your pledge:

1. Realm: In your profile, click on the giving tab, and then the “Pledge” button. [* preferred option for the church office] 

2. Our website: staschurch.org/onlinepledge/.

3. In person or by mail: Fill out the Certificate of Giving (found in the pledge packet).

Questions? Please contact any member of our team: Hilary J., Tom H., John W., Theresa C., and Terry H. Thank you for your participation and support!

This Advent, as we wait and hope for Christ’s coming reign, we ask: how do we 21st century Christians, made in the image of God, engage with the technological forces actively shaping our future now? In this series, we explore the lectionary texts for Advent — many of which are tinged with apocalyptic themes — along with other short readings, articles, and art from contemporary sources, as we seek together a Christian self-understanding and ethical orientation toward our shared digital life. 

The midweek sessions are offered in hybrid format, and take place on Tuesdays from 12:30-2:00 p.m., throughout our extended Advent season (remaining Tuesdays: Nov. 17, and Dec. 1, 8, & 15). Each session starts with a central concept (such as wisdom, vocation, comfort, humility) and asks: how is this aspect of our God-given human identity challenged — or sharpened — by encounter with the technologies of this age? 

*The series is held both in the Parish Lounge and on Zoom (pw: lacroix). Come share in the wondering and lend your voice to this exciting conversation! RSVP using this link so we can communicate with you about the series.

For complete information about everything happening during

Advent at St. Augustine’s this year, please click here!

Go deeper with the week’s sermon and lectionary texts and wonder together how God is calling you to respond in your daily life. After the service, grab your coffee and come to the discussion in the Parish Lounge. All are welcome to attend.

Youth are invited to participate in our Family Promise ministry by helping to set-up, clean-up, cook, serve dinner, and eat with our guests in Puhlman Hall. Please RSVP to Shannon Page by tomorrow, Friday, November 13, so we know how much food to prepare.

Following the service on Sunday, November 22, the Dementia Awareness Group will lead an adult forum with particular attention paid to navigating the holidays for people living with dementia and their loved ones and care partners. All are welcome.

You are invited to a discussion of Theo of Golden by Allen Levi this evening, Thursday, November 12, at 7:15 p.m. The meeting will be held both in Puhlman Hall and on Zoom (pw: lacroix). Everyone is welcome, even if you haven’t participated in one of our previous meetings. Questions? Please contact Sue Nebel.

Knitters and crocheters of any skill level (and those wanting to learn) are invited to the next gathering of St. A’s Prayer Shawl Guild this Saturday, November 14, from 1:00-3:00 p.m., at Dorothy Dygos’ home (910 Seneca Road, Wilmette). New participants are always welcome; patterns are provided. Please contact Dorothy to let her know if you can attend.

St. Augustine's leads a monthly worship service at Mather Place, a senior residence in Wilmette. All are welcome -- Mather Place residents, St. A's parishioners, and anyone in the community -- to our next service at Mather Place (2801 Old Glenview Road in Wilmette) next Wednesday, November 18 at 11:30 a.m. Visitors can check-in at the Mather Place front desk to receive a badge. Parking at Mather Place is limited, but street parking is available. Questions? Reach out to Shannon.  

Donate a File Cabinet to the Choir!

St. A’s choir is receiving a generous donation of sheet music from Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary, and we need more storage! If you have one or more used file cabinets to spare, we would love to take them off your hands. Please contact Martin at music@staschurch.org or call/text 312-798-9489.

Volunteers Needed: Music Library Inventory

Help us organize our music library! We are looking for two volunteers to help create our first-ever digital catalog of St. A’s sheet music. One person will read the folder details aloud while the other enters them into an Excel spreadsheet. Everything is provided, and you can work at your own pace with zero time pressure. To lend a hand, contact Martin at music@staschurch.org or call/text 312-798-9489.

The parish offices will be closed the week of Thanksgiving. If you have a pastoral emergency, please contact Deacon Sue Nebel (847-227-7090).

If you signed up to adopt a family, gifts are due to St. A’s no later than Sunday, November 29. Gifts can be left on or near the pew in the back hallway. Please assemble and label the boxes according to the instructions in your family packet. Questions? Contact Theresa Kimball (augustine@staschurch.org; 513-460-9915) or Hilary James (pdjames3317@gmail.com; 847-644-9824). Thank you for your support of this wonderful and vital ministry!

Coffee Hour at St. A's This Sunday: last names beginning K-R

This Sunday's Music Notes; Seasonal Service Music Notes

Donate the Weekly Altar Flowers (bottom of page)

Music & Hymn Request Form

Supporting Our Neighbors (collecting: deodorant, shampoo, bar soap, and toothpaste)