This ministry tends to the material and spiritual needs of the congregation, especially when folks fall on hard times.  

The Pastoral Care team assists with rides, meals, and visits to homebound community members. We meet monthly to coordinate our care and pray for this community.

If you need support from this team:

Email: office@staugustineuri.org

The Gardening Ministry is a labor of love for both the passionate and the practical gardener. Our team of committed parishioners values the importance of water, food, sun, and fertile soil to create a stunning display of flowers throughout the spring, summer, and fall seasons.

We invite you to visit our gardens anytime.

15 Lower College Road, Kingston, RI

In the garden we cultivate not just plants, but also the joy of life.

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The St. Augustine's Altar Guild prepares, maintains, and reverently cares for the altar, sacred vessels, linens, and vestments used during worship. Members also supervise the decoration of the sanctuary with flowers or greens appropriate for the season.

This ministry works humbly behind the scenes to make the presence of God glorious for all who worship at St. Augustine's.

Join the Altar Guild and help attend to God's holy temple.

Email:  office@staugustineuri.org

Formed as a collaboration between URI and St. Augustine's, the Rhody Outpost food pantry is managed by the Dean of Students Office and staffed by students and community volunteers.

The Outpost serves all URI students who are food and/or housing insecure and is committed to protecting the privacy of those who need their resources.

To donate food

A drop box is located to the left of the church entrance on Lower College Road.

To volunteer

Email: barbara_sweeney@uri.edu

The Saint A's Choir is a powerful means of enhancing our Sunday worship and creating a strong sense of community among our parishioners. Led by Music Director Diana Norton-Jackson, members practice on Sundays before and after the 9:30 a.m. service.

Email: diananj@cox.net

Diana Norton-Jackson

Music Director

Diana Norton-Jackson received a bachelor's degree in organ from Stetson University and a master's degree in conducting from the University of Georgia. She also completed a further year of graduate work at the School of Sacred Music of Union Theological Seminary in New York, and she studied organ at General Seminary.

Prior to joining St. A's, Diana served as an organist and/or choirmaster at a number of churches throughout Rhode Island and Connecticut. And, as a recitalist, she's performed many organ recitals in cathedrals and churches across the United States.

The word liturgy means "the work of the people," and it does indeed take many people to support our worship life at St. A's. 

Specifically, we depend on lectors (those who assist in reading scripture) and chalice bearers (those who assist with Holy Communion) to help ensure that Sundays run as smoothly as possible.

If you're interested in volunteering for either of these roles, please e-mail the office.

Email: office@staugustineuri.org

St. Augustine's Grief Group meets the last Friday of every month at 3 p.m. 

Facilitated by licensed marriage and family therapist Claire Sartori, participants will learn to understand and cope with the difficult emotions of grief in a compassionate and supportive environment.

You don't have to do this alone.

Email: claire2sartori@gmail.com

Alcoholics Anonymous has a strong presence at St. Augustine's with three meetings each week held in the parish hall. 

Wednesday @ 7p.m.: Reading Group

Friday @ 7 p.m.: Young People's Meeting

Saturday @ 7:30 p.m.: Open Meeting

Email:  office@staugustineuri.org

We asked His protection and care with complete abandon.

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