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STA Parish Brochure

St. Augustine's Parish Brochure for prospective / new members

Message from the Rector

The Rev’d. Lawrence M Womack

“Come and see.” - Jesus of Nazareth

These three, simple words of invitation are what began the
adventure for Andrew, one of Jesus’ disciples. That is the simple

invitation we offer you: “Come and see.”

Come and see what an imperfect group of folks that love Jesus
and are trying to love each other looks like. Come and see how
we wrestle with God and with what it means to love like God loves.
Come and see how we praise God with glorious music and soulful
rhythms. Come and see how we eat together at the Lord’s Table
and share foods of all kinds as our various ministries help us to
celebrate at events that remind us of the gift we in our fellowship
with one another. Come and see how we comfort, console,
challenge and critique ourselves to be better in our service to god
and to each other and the world. Come and see what God does
with us through our pain and our laughter our arguments and our
celebrations. Come and see what it means to live the love of Christ

and respect the movement of the Holy Spirit.

We believe that no one visits by accident; that is Jesus who invites
all to “Come and See.”

After you have experienced the movement of our worship, the
reality of a community that simply loves Jesus and shows
up week after week to see what God will do with
us, then we hope we will come again to see what
our God is doing with you as you become a part
of St. Augustine’s. But first, you must simply,
Come and See.

WHO WE ARE

• We are a community church, culturally grounded and rich
in ethnic diversity

• We are a blend of contemporary and traditional Episcopal
/ Anglican norms. Our liturgical style of worship is a mix
of the high and said mass, with influence from dance and
other genres of music.

• We are real. Real people who love to hug, fuss, cry, laugh,
dance and eat.

• We are dynamic and active and do not settle for
mediocrity.

• We offer many ministerial opportunities for adults and
youths of all ages.

• As an inclusive church, we are open to ALL; focused on
faith, family and fellowship.

OUR HISTORY

• St. Augustine’s, one of the first Episcopal Churches for
colored people, was founded in 1875 by The Rev. Prince
T. Rogers.

• St. Augustine’s first official service was held in the chapel
of the Church of the Redeemer on Fourth Avenue and
Pacific Street.

• Under its first Rector, the Rev. Fr. William V. Tunnell, St.
Augustine’s achieved parish status on May 19,1890.

• This was followed by the brief service of the Rev. Fr. J.
Pelam Williams and Rev. J.A. Denniston.

• In February 1924, under the leadership of the Rev. Dr.
George Fraizer Miller a new building was purchased on
Marcy and Lafayette Avenues. Dr. Miller retired after forty-
seven years of service.

• The Rev. Fr. Charles C. S. England became the Rector in
1944 and was instrumental in retiring the mortgage in less
than a year.

• The Rev. Fr. Walter George Henson Jacobs assumed the
leadership following the passing of Fr. England in 1957.
Fr. Jacobs was responsible for the founding of the St.
Augustine’s Preparatory School.

• In 1969, a fire consumed the entire complex at Marcy and
Lafayette Avenues.

• In 1981 the Rev. Fr. Edward Beckles led the congregation
for eleven and a half months at St. Ann’s and the Holy
Trinity.

• In December 1981, Rev. Fr. Lloyd Henry was appointed as
Rector

• In 1982 a building was purchased at 4301 Avenue D, in
the East Flatbush area of Brooklyn. Within six years the
mortgage was satisfied. Fr. Henry resigned in 1998.

• Under The Rt. Rev. Orris G. Walker, Jr., Bishop of the
Diocese of Long Island, the church became an aided
parish.

• In 1999, The Rev. Howard K. Williams was appointed as
Interim Priest and later became Priest in Charge.

• St. Augustine’s regained full Parish status on November
10, 2003.

• In June 2004, Fr. Williams became the Rector at St.
Augustine’s. Under his leadership the St. Augustine’s
Children, Youth and Families Center Inc. was established.

• The Rev. Canon Dr. Howard K. Williams continued to lead
the congregation of St. Augustine’s up until his retirement
in September 2015

• Retired Bishop of Cape Coast, Ghana, The Rt. Rev. Daniel
Allotey led the parish immediately following Cn. Williams’
retirement as “Bishop in Residence” while the search for a
new Rector was being expedited.

• On September 18, 2016, St. Augustine’s warmly welcomed
the Rev’d. Lawrence M Womack as its new Rector.

William V. Tunnell
Charles England
Walter G. Henson Jacobs
Lloyd Henry
Howard K. Williams

OUR MINISTRIES

FUNDRAISING:
56 Club, Willing Hands, Giving Hearts

ALTAR / SERVICE:
Rector’s Guild, Ushers Board, Welcoming Committee, Acolyte

Guild, Altar Guild, Lay Eucharistic Ministers, Lectors
WORSHIP MINISTRY / PERFORMING ARTS:

Chancel Choir, Gospel Choir, Voices of Hope Children’s
Chorale, Vessels of Praise Dance Ministry,
Pan-A-Praise Steel Orchestra

EDUCATION / COMMUNITY / OUTREACH:
Brotherhood of St. Andrew, Education Ministry,
Episcopal Church Women, Mother’s Union, Special Projects,

Royalz Family (LGBT)
HEALTH & WELL BEING / SPIRITUAL GUIDANCE:
Health Guild, Man in the Mirror, Bereavement Group

YOUTH:
Youth Council, Children’s Ministry & Spiritual Formation,

Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts

SERVICES, EVENTS & HAPPENINGS
AT ST. AUGUSTINE’S

SCHEDULE OF SERVICES:
Sundays

8:00am - Holy Eucharist (Said Mass & Sermon)
9:30am - Sunday School and Teen Forum

11:00am - Holy Eucharist (Sung Mass & Sermon)
Wednesdays

10:00am - Holy Eucharist
Thursdays

7:00pm - Bible Study

BAPTISM:
The sacred rite of Baptism is performed every 4th Sunday of

the month. Application forms are available at the
Church Office

AFTER SCHOOL HOMEWORK ASSISTANCE PROGRAM:
Monday - Thursday 3:00pm - 6:00pm

SENIOR’S PROGRAM:
Every Wednesday at 11:00am (after the mid-week service)

Health Guild, visual arts, dance and much more!

NOTEWORTHY EVENTS:
• Black History Month Celebration (February)
• Spring Luncheon & Awards Ceremony (May)

• Cotillion (every 4 years)
• International Bazaar (July)
• Church Picnic and Family Fun Day (July)
• St. Augustine’s Week (September)
• Church Cruise (October/November)
• Christmas Concert (December)


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