Worship gatherings and services
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
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.
Sunday Festival Worship
Location: Ascension Chapel
Campus Ministries presents Sunday worship with campus chaplain.
Fall semester 2026:
- Oct. 11, 11 a.m. (Homecoming & Family Weekend)
- Nov. 22, 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. (Lessons & Carols)
Stories that Form Us Bible Study
Location: Bahls Leadership Center basement
Time: Sundays at 4 p.m., during fall and spring semesters
A Campus Ministries Leadership Team (student-led) Bible study.
Wednesday Worship 8:31
Location: Anderson Pavilion (Sept. and Oct.), Ascension Chapel (rest of the year)
Time: Wednesdays at 8:31 p.m., during fall and spring semesters
Led by Interim Chaplain Mark Safstrom, Pastor and Faculty Religion Department
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!
Sunday services in the community
Lutheran services:
- St. John’s Lutheran Church in Rock Island, Illinois
- Sanctuary Worship: Sunday mornings at 9:30 a.m.
- Table Grace Worship: Sunday evenings at 5 p.m.
- St. Paul Lutheran Church in Davenport, Iowa (check website for service times)
Non-denominational:
- The House Church in Rock Island (in person or virtual), 10:30 a.m. on Sundays
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:
- Temple Emanuel (Reform)
- Congregation Beth Israel (Traditional Egalitarian)
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.
- Islamic Center of the Quad Cities in Moline, Ill.
- Muslim Community of the Quad Cities in Bettendorf, Iowa.
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.