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St. Andrew’s Midweek Update November 27, 2024 Gratitude Rev. Steve Knowles’ sermon this past Sunday hit a lot of high notes for me. I loved his warm, easy style of storytelling. With the skill of a seasoned preacher, he wove scripture, personal experience, history, and theology together into the beautiful tapestry that is the church.…

St. Andrew’s Midweek Update November 20, 2024 Narthex Renovation You may have noticed when you came to worship this past Sunday that something was different. The Narthex (the vestibule leading into the sanctuary) had been cleared of some items. The old bulletin board and the two chairs had been replaced by a pew. This is…

St. Andrew’s Midweek Update November 13, 2024 Tending Our Gardens A few weeks ago I preached about the church as an institution. In the sermon I defined institutions as the “rules and norms that govern how people interact with each other and how they manage their common resources.” It is widely acknowledged that our federal…

St. Andrew’s Midweek Update November 6, 2024 Message from Membership As we enter the season when we traditionally receive more visitors to church, it is helpful to think about what constitutes a warm welcome at St. Andrew’s. The membership committee contemplates how we help visitors know us and discern if they want to join our…

St. Andrew’s Midweek Update October 30, 2024 Stability in the Storm, final thoughts Do not repay anyone evil for evil, but take thought for what is noble in the sight of all. If it is possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave room for…