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Augustana Lutheran Church
Portland
OR
97212-3299
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Who we are
Come Celebrate with Us. All Are Welcome Here!
Welcome to Augustana. Augustana is a thriving, multicultural, multinational, welcoming and affirming, sanctuary, servant congregation, called by Christ to share the good news of God’s love for all people. We are called by the Creator to work with our Muslim, Jewish, Buddhist, Hindu, Native American and Christian sisters and brothers and many people of good will, to seek justice and peace in all the earth and to care for the creation for generations to come, as together we weave God’s beloved community.
Rev. W.J. Mark Knutson, Pastor
Our Mission
The mission of Augustana Lutheran Church is to witness to the Good News of God in Jesus Christ as a multicultural and multinational congregation of justice-seekers and peacemakers who welcome and affirm every person.
“As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace.”
— 1 Peter 4:10
Welcome to Augustana. Augustana is a thriving, multicultural, multinational, welcoming and affirming, sanctuary, servant congregation, called by Christ to share the good news of God’s love for all people. We are called by the Creator to work with our Muslim, Jewish, Buddhist, Hindu, Native American and Christian sisters and brothers and many people of good will, to seek justice and peace in all the earth and to care for the creation for generations to come, as together we weave God’s beloved community.
Rev. W.J. Mark Knutson, Pastor
Our Mission
The mission of Augustana Lutheran Church is to witness to the Good News of God in Jesus Christ as a multicultural and multinational congregation of justice-seekers and peacemakers who welcome and affirm every person.
“As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace.”
— 1 Peter 4:10
Street Address
2710 NE 14th Ave
Portland,
OR
97212-3299
United States
Phone: (503) 288-6174
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Church Pastor
Mark Knutson
Senior Pastor
2710 NE 14th Ave
Portland,
OR
97212-3299
United States
Phone: (503) 288-6174
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Quote of the Day
Psalms 37:4
Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.
Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.
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Lutheran Church
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Mark Knutson
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Senior Pastor
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Rev. W. J. Mark Knutson has been Pastor of Augustana Lutheran Church in Portland, Oregon since December 1995. Augustana is a growing multicultural congregation in the heart of the city, now in its 110th year. Since then, Augustana has grown from 243 members in 1995 to an 800-member congregation that is also home to several non-profits including the Community Alliance of Tenants, Familias en Accion, the Society for Haitian Arts, Culture and Social Support, Irvington Cooperative Preschool, the Well Arts Institute, and the Interfaith Movement for Immigrant Justice.
Over the past 30 years, Pastor Knutson has served on many local and national boards and committees, and has keynoted and conducted workshops in a variety of settings. Mark completed in 2015 his term as Chair of the Northwest Health Foundation Board, and is past Chair of the Board of Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon and of Familias en Accion. He is on the Steering Committee for the Albina Ministerial Alliance Coalition for Justice and Police Reform. He was one of three statewide petitioners for the Freedom to Marry Ballot Initiative, and is an American Leadership Forum Senior Fellow.
In the January 2012 issue of Portland Monthly magazine, Mark was named one of the 50 Most Influential Portlanders. The issue noted his “vigorous activism” against war and in favor of immigration reform and gay rights. His congregation shares his dedication to these and other social causes that put our Christian faith into action in our world.
Rev. Knutson was given the Heart of Sanctuary Award by the Interfaith Movement for Immigrant Justice in 2015; named Ecumenist of the Year in 2009 by Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon; Distinguished Pastor by Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary in Berkeley in 2009; the Fortenza Award by Desarrollo Integral de la Familia for service in the Latino community in 2014; the Drum Major for Justice Award in 2015 as a member of the AMA Police Reform Steering Committee; and one of the 50 Most Influential Portlanders by Portland Magazine in 2012. Prior to coming to Augustana he served as the National Director of Youth Ministries in Chicago for the 5.3 million member Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. He is a graduate of the University of Oregon and has a M. Div. from Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary in Berkeley. He is currently enrolled in the doctor of Ministry Program at Wesley Seminary in Washington, D. C.
Prior to his call to Augustana, Mark was Director for Youth Ministries for the 5.3- million member Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) at its central offices in Chicago. He was Director of a 21-member national board of the Lutheran Youth Organization (LYO), Multicultural Advisory Committee, and Council of Synod Presidents. The LYO was a major force in lifting up young leaders of many cultural backgrounds to promote greater diversity in the Evangelical Lutheran Church. Now over 100 years old, the organization represents 1 million high school students, adolescents, and young adults between the ages of 12-25. As Director of ELCA Youth Ministries, Mark coordinated hunger, justice, and peace education for youth throughout the United States and the Caribbean, and was a liaison to major youth service agencies throughout the United States as well as to the National Council of Churches and the World Council of Churches.
Mark is married to Tamrah and they have a son, Brandon, a graduate of USC who lives and works in Los Angeles.
Over the past 30 years, Pastor Knutson has served on many local and national boards and committees, and has keynoted and conducted workshops in a variety of settings. Mark completed in 2015 his term as Chair of the Northwest Health Foundation Board, and is past Chair of the Board of Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon and of Familias en Accion. He is on the Steering Committee for the Albina Ministerial Alliance Coalition for Justice and Police Reform. He was one of three statewide petitioners for the Freedom to Marry Ballot Initiative, and is an American Leadership Forum Senior Fellow.
In the January 2012 issue of Portland Monthly magazine, Mark was named one of the 50 Most Influential Portlanders. The issue noted his “vigorous activism” against war and in favor of immigration reform and gay rights. His congregation shares his dedication to these and other social causes that put our Christian faith into action in our world.
Rev. Knutson was given the Heart of Sanctuary Award by the Interfaith Movement for Immigrant Justice in 2015; named Ecumenist of the Year in 2009 by Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon; Distinguished Pastor by Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary in Berkeley in 2009; the Fortenza Award by Desarrollo Integral de la Familia for service in the Latino community in 2014; the Drum Major for Justice Award in 2015 as a member of the AMA Police Reform Steering Committee; and one of the 50 Most Influential Portlanders by Portland Magazine in 2012. Prior to coming to Augustana he served as the National Director of Youth Ministries in Chicago for the 5.3 million member Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. He is a graduate of the University of Oregon and has a M. Div. from Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary in Berkeley. He is currently enrolled in the doctor of Ministry Program at Wesley Seminary in Washington, D. C.
Prior to his call to Augustana, Mark was Director for Youth Ministries for the 5.3- million member Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) at its central offices in Chicago. He was Director of a 21-member national board of the Lutheran Youth Organization (LYO), Multicultural Advisory Committee, and Council of Synod Presidents. The LYO was a major force in lifting up young leaders of many cultural backgrounds to promote greater diversity in the Evangelical Lutheran Church. Now over 100 years old, the organization represents 1 million high school students, adolescents, and young adults between the ages of 12-25. As Director of ELCA Youth Ministries, Mark coordinated hunger, justice, and peace education for youth throughout the United States and the Caribbean, and was a liaison to major youth service agencies throughout the United States as well as to the National Council of Churches and the World Council of Churches.
Mark is married to Tamrah and they have a son, Brandon, a graduate of USC who lives and works in Los Angeles.
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Augustana Lutheran Church Portland Service Times
Sunday Worship
8:30 am Contemporary Service
11:00 am Classical Service
Hiatus Open Circle
6:00 pm Jazz Service
Contemporary Service is held at 8:30 am. We sing current worship songs as well as those from different cultures and traditions, accompanied by a band with keyboard, guitars and drums. This service celebrates the Lord’s Supper each Sunday.
Classical Lutheran Service is held at 11 am, using the Evangelical Lutheran Worship songs and liturgy. This service celebrates the Lord’s Supper each Sunday.
The Jazz Service is held at 6 pm on Sunday in the main church. This service features the Augustana Jazz Quartet, a group of professional musicians who share their talents with us. They are some of the finest musicians in the city and weave their songs together with the preaching from Pastor Mark into a remarkable worship experience. The Lord’s Supper is celebrated the first Sunday of the month.
Open Circle is led by Native American worship leaders and incorporates Native traditions including smudging, flute and drums. Open Circle travels to various locations during the summer.
Service Times last updated on the 2nd of April, 2019
8:30 am Contemporary Service
11:00 am Classical Service
Hiatus Open Circle
6:00 pm Jazz Service
Contemporary Service is held at 8:30 am. We sing current worship songs as well as those from different cultures and traditions, accompanied by a band with keyboard, guitars and drums. This service celebrates the Lord’s Supper each Sunday.
Classical Lutheran Service is held at 11 am, using the Evangelical Lutheran Worship songs and liturgy. This service celebrates the Lord’s Supper each Sunday.
The Jazz Service is held at 6 pm on Sunday in the main church. This service features the Augustana Jazz Quartet, a group of professional musicians who share their talents with us. They are some of the finest musicians in the city and weave their songs together with the preaching from Pastor Mark into a remarkable worship experience. The Lord’s Supper is celebrated the first Sunday of the month.
Open Circle is led by Native American worship leaders and incorporates Native traditions including smudging, flute and drums. Open Circle travels to various locations during the summer.
Service Times last updated on the 2nd of April, 2019
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Come as you are and be comfortable.
Children and Youth Activities
Under 12s:
Babies & Preschoolers
Cradle roll provides parenting resources
Nursery provides child care for children up to age 5
Kindergarten to 6th Grade
Sunday school classes
First communion classes
Training of acolytes
Special events (Christmas pageant, Easter egg hunts etc.)
Summer camp at Camp Lutherwood
Cradle roll provides parenting resources
Nursery provides child care for children up to age 5
Kindergarten to 6th Grade
Sunday school classes
First communion classes
Training of acolytes
Special events (Christmas pageant, Easter egg hunts etc.)
Summer camp at Camp Lutherwood
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7th & 8th Grade
Confirmation classes culminating in confirmation
Confirmation camp at Camp Lutherwood
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Youth group meetings for Bible study and fellowship
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Annual beach trip
ELCA National Youth Gathering
Sunday School
Confirmation classes culminating in confirmation
Confirmation camp at Camp Lutherwood
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Youth group meetings for Bible study and fellowship
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Annual beach trip
ELCA National Youth Gathering
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