St. Andrew’s Midweek Update November 29, 2023 Small Acts Make a Difference This Sunday marks the beginning of Advent. Even though 2024 won’t begin until after Christmas, in the church calendar, the new year has already arrived. In the church, the future is planted like a seed in the quiet of late fall, as the…
DetailsSt. Andrew’s Midweek Update November 22, 2023 A Special Sunday This coming Sunday we have two special guests leading worship. The Rev. Dr. Jason Micheli will be in the pulpit. I have been working with Jason on Presbytery business over the past year or so and have come to appreciate his intelligence, calm presence, and…
DetailsA Call to Action! Over the past weeks, as we approach Stewardship Sunday, we’ve heard and read about our new Vision and Mission Statements. We envision a time when all people are valued, injustice and suffering are abolished, and God’s love and joy abound. Pastor Jen reminded us that “our Vision Statement is different from…
DetailsA Church Responds… Last Saturday our pastor was called away on a family emergency. We all hold her in our prayers, and we express to her and to her family compassion as they move forward. But… this note is not just about a grieving pastor; it’s about a wonderful congregation that steps forward in times…
DetailsSt. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church All Saints’ Sunday is November 5th Reminders: All Saints’ Sunday is a day we celebrate believers of every time. It’s often a day we honor those who have died during the past year in our own church community. You are invited to participate in the day in the following ways: Bring…
DetailsHappy November! As the holiday season begins, I am thankful for two special things–our children and pie. How do these two tie together? Let’s find out. It is a joy to be a part of the Children and Youth Ministry Team (CYMT). We teach the children and learn from them too. We provide snacks and…
DetailsSt. Andrew’s Midweek Update October 25 2023 Create and Sustain an Environment, Part II St. Andrew’s mission statement is one sentence: “St. Andrew’s Mission is to create and sustain an environment where followers of Jesus Christ are nurtured and challenged to grow in faith in order to carry out God’s reconciling work in the world.”…
DetailsSt. Andrew’s Midweek Update October 18, 2023 Creating and Sustaining an Environment St. Andrew’s mission statement is one sentence: “St. Andrew’s Mission is to create and sustain an environment where followers of Jesus Christ are nurtured and challenged to grow in faith in order to carry out God’s reconciling work in the world.” The mission…
DetailsDear Friends, This week Diana Lee reached out to Rev. Steve Jacobsen to find out ways in which St. Andrew’s might support local Jewish and Muslim communities at this time. Below are links to a letter written by Rabbi Steven Cohen of B’nai B’rith to his congregation as well as a letter from Jamal Hamdani of the…
DetailsFrom time to time, I will write about St. Andrew’s Vision, Mission, and Values. Even though the VMVs are short, concise statements, they are also dense in meaning, which will take time to unpack. This week I want to start with the Vision statement: “We envision a time when all people are valued, injustice and…
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