"The St. Andrew’s youth group has been Breaking New Ground for over four years....This past year and a half has been another time for the youth to lean into the unfamiliar and the uncomfortable." Read more about how our youth program continues developing and thriving in our cover story by Constance Mithelman.

St. Andrew's Epistle Summer 2021 Breaking New Ground

Worship Updates Thank you for taking the time to fill out the survey. The GRO Taskforce and your vestry took to heart all that you had to say. As a result, we have elected to designate some Vestry Reserve funding to cover the cost of a temporary bathroom trailer so that we can get back inside the nave soon! Because of the governor’s current rules about indoor capacity and singing, we will adopt the following: as of May 30, the early worship service will return to 8 am and move into the Shirley Teale Memorial Chapel (masks required; congregational responses allowed), while the 10 am service will move to the Sun Yard (no masking of those vaccinated required; singing allowed). We’ll provide some shade structures (bring your lawn chairs!), seating for those with limited mobility on the Parish Hall patio, and coffee after worship. Then, in hopes that the governor will lift the indoor singing restriction on June 15, we’ll move the 10 am back into the nave on June 20.

A Greeting from the Rector "We take to heart Jesus's message that 'all things will be made new." Read more from Mother Brenda.

Construction Update with News about our Neighborhood Center "During our construction project, the space is being used as our temporary offices and is providing storage, however, the future plan is to convert the building into what we are calling the “Neighborhood Center." Read more about our new construction and the Neighborhood Center.

A Greeting from the Associate Priest "Whether it be shame, fear, or any form of underestimating what God can do with us as friends and followers of Jesus, there is a lot in our religious tradition that has been left as stumbling blocks—often intentionally—over time that we might find more useful as a foundation for renewed approach to life." Read more from Rev. Richard.

Education Notes from Erin O'Brien "St. Andrew’s is committed to helping parents find the tools to nurture each child’s spiritual development. And, since every child is different, we try to offer a variety of things to help along the way." Read more from our Director of Christian Education.

Music Notes from Virginia Sublett "Like many, I well remember the previous time of construction, when much of the little church was demolished and the beautiful new structure we now enjoy arose above it." Read more from our Music Director.

Food Pantry Update and Video from Anne Heyligers "The Food Pantry has changed quite a bit from what it used to be...Since we now have a drive-through pantry due to COVID prevention protocols, and many clients do not have cars or have multiple families in the same household, we average anywhere from 175 to 200 boxes per week." Read more from about the Food Pantry and watch a special Food Pantry video.

Fun Photo Corner Coming out of the pandemic....the XYZ group enjoys community once again (and, obviously the food too!)

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