It is said that St Augustine’s Dumbarton is one of the liveliest and forward-looking charges in the Diocese, and we wouldn’t disagree with that!
Our main Service on a Sunday is populated by a good cross-section of the community we serve, Worship is Liturgical and includes as much lay involvement as possible, but with that certain degree of devotion that one would expect!
The 11am Eucharist includes folk of all ages. Activities packs for children are available. The music led by our worship band tends to be “contemporary” in style, but it caters for all tastes.
Our 9am Said Eucharist is attended by a few members of the congregation who prefer the Traditional 1970 Liturgy. This is a quieter, more contemplative experience.
The building itself, completed in 1873, is rather remarkable, having been restored to its former glory in 2003, and is in itself an aid to prayer.
We keep our doors open as much as possible, and folk from all over, visiting Dumbarton High Street, will pop in from time to time to light a candle or simply just to soak up the beauty.
Regular concerts and events take place in the building as well as worship times.
Our Hall can be found behind the building, in St Mary’s Way, and here you will find numerous community groups, and self-help groups at work, tackling the numerous social issues which are found at the heart of the town ministry, particularly poverty and recovery from addiction.
The congregation is inclusive in its attitudes, welcoming opportunities for ecumenism, and are always grasping new opportunities to serve the people of our town.
We welcome all to share in the life, worship, fellowship, ministry and mission of our congregation regardless of race, colour, age, national origin, sex, gender identity, or affectional orientation.
We are open to change and are willing to take chances and risks to move forward. Living the Gospel should be an adventure, an exciting challenge, and we tend to deal with a God of Surprises!
