I will, with God’s Help

The catechism of the Book of Common Prayer tells us that the mission of the Church is “to restore all people to unity with God and each other in Christ,” and that the Church lives out this mission “as it prays and worships, proclaims the Gospel, and promotes justice, peace, and love.” The pursuit of a world that more closely reflects God’s dream for it – thy Kingdom come on earth as it is in heaven – is central to basic Christian discipleship and the identity of all who are baptized.

Learn more about the extensive work work of this ministry at the link below.

Join us each week as we share new prayers for the vulnerable among us facing challenges, fears, and threats. We will name many of the harms unfolding and acknowledge what is being erased, lost, and threatened.

These prayers are not a replacement for action; they are meant to offer space for grounding and discernment as we seek to bear one another’s burdens in the love and way of Christ.

Access these prayers and this weekly meeting at the link below

Our Episcopal church leaders regularly make public statements on current issues and crises that where our church calls us to make a difference.

The link below will connect you to the most current statements of intent and policy.

Founded in 1939, “The Episcopal Peace Fellowship exists to end violence — in our hearts, in our Church, and in our world — through obeying Christ’s call to justice, peace, and reconciliation.”

Click below to be connected to and learn more about our local EPF affiliate.

If you would like to learn more about the national work of EPF click here.‍

St. A’s has been a partner and supporter of South Whidbey Pride whose mission is to “To unite, educate, and engage people to support, empower, and celebrate the South Whidbey LGBTQIA+ community and its allies.”

As an open and affirming church we welcome and support everyone who comes through our doors and work to protect the God-given dignity of all.

The annual Martin Luther King, “Blessed Are the Peacemakers” community event is held each year on January 19 at St. Augustine’s-in-the-Woods Episcopal Church in Freeland and sponsored by the local members of the Episcopal Peace Fellowship.

Over the years, St. A’s has raised over a quarter million dollars that go directly to our community partners who are part of the “hands and feet” of God’s intent to honor all, support those in need, and strive for a more just community.

The Holiday Market takes place each year in November.

The Trash and Treasure Sale takes place each Spring.

Learn more about these activities and those who participate at the link below.

In response to the issue of housing insecurity on Whidbey, twice a year St. A’s assembles gift baskets of housing essentials to support those moving from transitional housing at Harbor Inn to permanent housing.

Contact John Porter if you want to learn more about this outreach.

Learn more about what the Episcopal Church is doing in the area of Social Justice, Advocacy, and Engagement. Click the link below.

Parishioner, Teresa DiBiase has written The Second Mother,  an historical novel based on the true story of an Episcopal woman who accompanied her Japanese American congregation from Seattle to a WWII incarceration camp in the Idaho desert. The historical novel tells of the life of Deaconess Margaret Peppers and how she came to dedicate her life to serving among the marginalized at home and overseas.