All Are Welcome
What Is Lay Engagement?
Lay Engagement is how we accompany people—right where they are. This is not a program you join. It’s a relationship you enter.
We create spaces where you can:
• encounter Christ in a real and personal way
• grow spiritually without pressure or pretense
• build authentic friendships rooted in faith
• explore the rich spirituality of St. Augustine
Take the Next Step
Whether you’re ready to join something, or just want to learn more, we would love to meet you.
Reach out. Ask a question. Come to an event.
Let’s begin a conversation. maryellen@midwestaugustinians.org
Spiritual Enrichment
Opportunities for reflection, prayer, and learning that connect directly to your life.
Supportive Community
A place where relationships matter, and where you can be known, supported, and encouraged.
Faith Lived in Action
Ways to serve, give back, and live the Gospel through the Augustinian values of truth, unity, and love
Retreats & Evenings of Reflection
Step away from the noise and make space for God.
We offer:
parish missions
weekend retreats (men, women, co-ed, youth)
evenings of reflection
guided formation experiences
Each is designed to help you encounter Christ more deeply through the Augustinian lens.
You Belong Here
The Augustinian tradition teaches that our hearts are restless until they rest in God.
That restlessness you feel?
It’s not a problem to solve.
It’s an invitation.
And you don’t have to walk that path alone.
Friends of Augustine
Your first step.
Friends of Augustine is a welcoming community for anyone who wants to:
grow in faith
explore Augustinian spirituality
journey alongside others
It is also the natural entry point for those discerning a deeper commitment within the Augustinian family.
You don’t need prior knowledge.
You don’t need to be “ready.”
You just need to be open.
Want to get involved? I would welcome a chance to get to know you better.
Send an email to me, Maryellen Harrington, Director of Lay Engagement at maryellen@midwestaugustinians.org
Upcoming Events
Join the Midwest Augustinian community of laypeople to experience faith and fellowship at these upcoming events.
Camp Restless Youth Summer Camp
Camp Restless is a week-long overnight camp where you'll unlock your leadership potential, grow in confidence, and discover how your faith empowers you to serve others and make a difference—all while building lasting friendships and experiencing the power of a supportive community!
Updates from Lay Engagement
Recent news and updates from the Midwest Augustinian Office of Lay Engagement
The Midwest Augustinians are thrilled to introduce the Friends of Augustine initiative, a new opportunity for lay people to deepen their spiritual lives and embrace the rich tradition of Augustinian spirituality.
This program invites participants to journey alongside the Augustinian family, exploring the teachings of St. Augustine through faith, fellowship, and formation.