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St. Andrew’s Update–July 31, 2024

MessageAugust 1, 2024

St. Andrew’s Midweek Update July 31 2024 Proverbs 15:22: “Without…

St. Andrew’s Update–July 24, 2024

MessageJuly 25, 2024

St. Andrew’s Midweek Update July 24 2024 There Is Beauty in Being Kind A few sermons ago I…

St. Andrew’s Update–July 17, 2024

MessageJuly 18, 2024

St. Andrew’s Midweek Update July 17 2024 General Assembly I was on the Finance Committee for the PCUSA…

St. Andrew’s Update–July 10, 2024

MessageJuly 11, 2024

St. Andrew’s Midweek Update July 10 2024 A Report on (Some of the) Business of GA! Hi, friends!…

St. Andrew’s Update–January 22, 2025
St. Andrew’s Midweek Update January 22, 2025 The Congregational Meeting and Our Shared Future This Sunday at our congregational meeting, I plan to talk about the future of the church. This article is a preview of one topic I will address. St. Andrew’s, like the majority of churches, has had declining attendance for a few…
January 23, 2025
St. Andrew’s Update–January 15, 2025
St. Andrew’s Midweek Update January 15, 2025 Fire Refugees Last Sunday before the start of the worship service I asked how many of those in attendance knew someone who was affected by the fires. Almost everyone in the room raised their hands. Afterwards people shared stories about friends and family members who had lost their…
January 16, 2025
St. Andrew’s Update–January 8, 2025
St. Andrew’s Midweek Update January 8, 2025 St. Andrew’s Prayer Chain Phyllis Kirkpatrick started the St. Andrews Prayer Chain, so long ago that I could not find the exact date. Phyllis (I called her “Auntie Phyllis”) was a very active member of St. Andrews. She passed away in 2009. Lydia Swanson took the responsibility over…
January 9, 2025
St. Andrew’s Update–January 1, 2025
St. Andrew’s Midweek Update January 1, 2025 Happy New Year! Happy 2025 to all friends and members of St. Andrew’s! I look forward to a meaningful year of ministry for all of us, one full of possibilities and hope! Pastor Jen January 5th ***Epiphany Stars*** January 5th is Epiphany Sunday. The word epiphany comes from a…
January 2, 2025