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Wednesday's 8:31 evening gatherings take place at the Anderson Pavilion when weather permits.

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Worship gatherings, services and small groups

Wednesday 8:31

Wednesday Worship 8:31

Location: Anderson Pavilion (Sept. and Oct., weather permitting), Ascension Chapel (rest of the year)
Time: Wednesdays at 8:31 p.m., during fall and spring semesters

Led by Mark Safstrom, Interim Director of Campus Ministries, with local ministers and student leaders.

The name 8:31 reflects the time the gathering begins on Wednesday evenings. The gathering offers reflection space, readings, music and prayer. This 30-minute service is an informal space for both Christians and non-Christians to feel part of community. Romans 8:31 says, "If God is for us, who can be against us." And God IS for you.

8:31 is held outside at the Anderson Pavilion (weather permitting) during September and October. We gather inside (when weather is too cold/rainy) and the rest of the year in the Ascension Chapel, second floor of the Bahls Center. Follow us on Instagram for location updates and other information!

Stories that Form Us Bible Study

Location: Bahls Leadership Center basement
Time: Sundays at 4 p.m., during fall and spring semesters (starting Sept. 6)

Campus Ministries Leadership Team (student-led) Bible study, reflecting on the parables of Jesus.

Sunday Festival Worship

Location: Ascension Chapel

Campus Ministries presents special Sunday worship services.

Fall semester 2026:

  • Oct. 11, 11 a.m. (Homecoming & Family Weekend)
  • Nov. 22, 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. (Lessons & Carols)

Sunday Catholic Mass

Location: Ascension Chapel
Time: Sundays at 5 p.m., beginning Sept. 15

Local priests will celebrate Mass in Ascension Chapel.

Interested in Bible study with other Catholic students? Questions? Email John Murray for details.

Jewish services in the community

Augustana community members who wish to attend services on Shabbat and holidays are encouraged to explore options within the Quad Cities community, or in-person or virtual options offered by their home congregations.

For Reform or Traditional Egalitarian services:

Both congregations share Beit Shalom Jewish Community, located at 2215 E Kimberly Rd, Davenport, IA 52807. 

For Orthodox services, please contact Rabbi Shneur Cadaner at Chabad Lubavitch of the Quad Cities located at 2285 St. Andrews Circle  Bettendorf, IA 52722 for more information. 

All local congregations welcome Augustana students for all services, holidays and community events.

Muslim prayer

Augustana community members who need a space for the five daily Islamic prayers can use the Muslim Student Association's prayer/worship room in Olin 306. Only two individuals are allowed in the room at the same time.

The Muslim Student Association will hold a weekly Jummah/Friday prayer service in the Lindberg Meditation Room every Friday. The khuthbah (sermon) starts at 1:15  p.m. All are welcome.

There are local mosques nearby for students interested in attending Friday/Jummah prayer services. Please read the COVID guidelines before attending Muslim community worship services. 

Students who have questions about Muslim worship opportunities or are interested in participating in the Muslim Student Association can contact msa@augustana.edu or Khalil Andani, MSA faculty advisor.

Sunday services in the community

Lutheran services: 

Non-denominational: