St. Andrew's Epistle
Spring 2020: Quarantine Edition
Embodied Prayer
Learn about Sharon Doar-Toth's yoga practice in our a cover story by Gigi Miller .
From the Editor's Desk
"I know this edition of The Epistle looks vastly different than any in the past. We simply could not risk compromising the health of all the hands involved in publishing a paper edition during this time of Stay Home; Stay Safe. " Read more from the Editor.
A Greeting from the Rector
"Some of you might harbor some old teachings in your head that anything to do with our bodies is bad. And, yet, scripture reminds us this is not the case." Read more from Mother Brenda .
A Greeting from the Senior Warden
"Erin's contributions will give us more hands-on-deck as we expand the online engagement of our community." Read more from our Senior Warden.
Education Notes by Erin O'Brien
"My goals are to help our St. Andrew’s children grow into God's light and to work with families (and our amazing Sunday school leaders) to develop faith practices that work for them in whatever unique circumstances they find themselves." Read more from Erin.
Youthful Prayer by Constance Mithelman
"Our youth embody prayer in their joyful and fearless service to others." Read more and view an update regarding this year's Summer Service Trip.
Music Notes by Virgina Sublett
"...these long days of social distancing have brought forward the ways I depend upon the physical presence of others." Read more from Virginia.
Finding Prayer at the Zoo by Ann Zivotsky
"I give thanks that God creates the animals, and each of us, uniquely made for a purpose." Read more about how Ann's Zoo and Safari walks offer prayer.
Labyrinthine Prayer by Jenna Duston
"Just like any other form of prayer, there is no one 'right way' to experience it." Read more about walking the labyrinth.
Where Heaven and Earth Meet by Deborah Hickson
" When we reach out to God through movement, whether it involves the whole body in dance, our voices in song, or our fingers and hands as we strum a guitar or paint a picture, our movement becomes sacred." Read more from Debbie.
Online Worship and Other Activities
Just a reminder that you’ll find all the links you need for
daily and Sunday worship, videos from our Rector, and opportunities for virtual gatherings at our website .
Pastoral Needs
If you have a question, a pastoral need, or just want to
chat, please email our Parish Administrator, Alison , or leave a message on the church’s voicemail (760-753-3017), and Alison will appropriately direct your message.