The Beloved Community

 St. Augustine's Church follows a question famously posed by the Reverend Bishop Tutu: "If you don't believe politics and religion don't mix, what Bible are you reading?"

Our historically Black, now multicultural congregation puts social justice at the center of our worship.

Members of our congregation have faithfully lived through injustice in all phases of their lives. Segregation left deep scars. Through example and word, members of our church struggled and survived. Each one, in a unique way, has shown us that no one is truly receiving social justice until everyone receives equal distribution of rights, services and benefits. Steadfast faith provides the courage to continue being a voice for change.

We renew this core belief each Sunday.

Weekly food donations go to Operation Attack and Mercy Keepers to help feed the needy.

Our international support mission extends to Haiti, as we offer contributions given by congregants each week at church for this cause.

On the local front, we helped organize, make annual contributions to and actively participate in FAST and its county-wide work for social justice.

The Community Remembrance Project is a coalition which has worked to recognize and commemorate the history of violence against persons of color.  

Socks for Street People provides kits for people living on the street that include deodorant, toothpaste and toothbrush, sanitizer, socks, personal tissues, a snack, soap, a one dollar bill, and a word from God.  

Where you find people doing good in our community, expect to find members of St. Augustine's.