Join Us for Worship

Sunday at 10 a.m.

Each Sunday we worship in person and online. We are always glad when you worship with us. Nursery care is available during worship, and we offer Children's Ministry time as well as activity bags to keep little hearts and hands engaged. After worship, please join us in the Parish Hall for coffee, snacks, and fellowship.

Learn with Us in Part 2 of Our Introduction to 1 John

April 14 after Worship, in the Library

Our two-part series introducing I John, which we will read in worship during the Easter Season, concludes this Sunday. Led by Phil Barrineau, the class is interactive and conversational as we connect with others around John’s themes and our own experiences. We will meet in the Library after worship. 

Phil Barrineau holds a Master of Divinity from Asbury Theological Seminary and a Ph.D. in Counseling and Human Development from the University of Georgia. He has been a part of this parish since 2007.

Wish You’d Ordered Soup? It’s Your Lucky Day

April 14 after Worship in the Parish Hall

The good news is that our soup sale was successful. The even better news is that we have a few more quarts available for sale. And the more we sell, the more funds we can give to the Safi Family. We will be back in the Parish Hall on Sunday, April 14, for our last Super Soup Sale.

EYC is “Filling Hearts & Bellies” with Charles and Shelley Kappauf

April 14, 5-6:30 p.m.

Wear your work clothes!

All middle and high schoolers are invited to EYC on April 14, 5:00–6:30 p.m. We’ll be planning this year’s Youth and Seniors Dinner (save the date for that—April 21!) with Chef Charles and Sous Chef Shelley Kappauf. We’ll also hear how they care for the people they love with one of our very favorite things—delicious food made with love!

And wear clothes that can get dirty, because after we chat with Charles and Shelley, we'll head outside to install raised beds on the side lawn of the church and learn about plans for a garden to feed everyone—that will be maintained by our youth community.

Also! Remember to pay your Asheville Youth Mission deposit or contact Martha to ask about assistance.

Funeral Services Scheduled at St. Andrew’s

Our love and condolences go out to the families of St. Andrew’s parishioners who have recently died. All are invited to the Services of Celebration of Life for Steven Ritchie and Wes Hood.

Service for Steven Ritchie

Friday, April 19, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. (Sanctuary)

Reception to Follow (Parish Hall)

Service for Wes Hood

Monday, April 22, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. (Sanctuary)

Reception to Follow (Parish Hall)

Cards for Ali Avery’s Family can be sent to Amanda Avery at 1923 Shaw Rd., Durham, NC 27704.

“Gracious God, we pray to you for all those whom we love but see no longer. Grant to them eternal rest. Let light perpetual shine upon them. May their souls, and the souls of all the departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace and rise in glory.” + Amen

Dear Seniors*, You are Invited to Dinner on April 21, 5:00-6:30 p.m.

Please RSVP. April 21, 5:30–6:30 p.m.

Last year, our youth hosted a Youth & Seniors Dinner. It was such a hit we decided to make it an annual event. We want to give the youth a chance to learn more about the people who have helped to form our church into the wonderful, welcoming community it is today, as well as create a space for parishioners to get to know one another. We also can’t wait to share Charles and Shelley Kappauf’s delicious dishes with the rest of our parish family. If you are interested in attending, please RSVP using the button below.

* P.S.: We have had a few questions about who qualifies as a senior, and the answer is that if you want to, you do!

Celebrate Earth Day with Us

Sunday, April 21

+ Children & Youth Garden Planting 

+ All-Parish Celebration 

+ Special Guest, Palmer McIntyre

We will recognize Earth Day on April 21, with offerings for all. 

● Join us after 10 a.m. Worship for a Community Conversation led by Palmer McIntyre, Conservation Planner with the Piedmont Land Conservancy. Palmer spearheaded the North Carolina “Year of the Trail” and is co-author of the forthcoming book Trails and Treats: A Hiker and Runner’s Guide to Great Hikes and Good Eats in North Carolina. Children and youth are invited to enjoy special Earth Day activities and crafts on the playground.

● Gardening for Children & Youth

All children and youth will be invited to plant a “Garden for the World” on the St. Andrew’s Kensington side lawn. The produce from this garden will go to feed anyone who needs it, with the majority being donated to a few wonderful local organizations that work to feed the hungry in our city. We’ll also convene after worship on the playground for special Earth Day activities.

Give Up Your Silence Easter Advocacy Day & Postcard Campaign

April 28 after Worship 

As part of Advocacy Day 2024, Episcopalians across the Diocese are called to “give up their silence” and add their voices to those meeting in person with legislators in May. You can do this by taking part in a “Give Up Your Silence” postcard campaign during Coffee Hour on Sunday, April 28. Printed postcards will be distributed on which you can write your message of advocacy for issues or needs that are priorities. Our postcards will then be mailed together to Diocesan House, and from there will be passed on to state legislators on Advocacy Day 2024 in May.

If you are unable to be at church on April 28, you can pick up a postcard at the church office and return it to the office or to Virginia Haskett before April 28 so that it can be included with the mailing. For more information contact Virginia Haskett using the link below and visit the "Give Up Your Silence" diocesan site below.

When we gather on April 28, you'll also hear about St. Andrew’s own advocacy projects being spearheaded by parishioners, and you'll be able to visit our new Advocacy Center, where you can find maps of districts and contact info for office holders, voting information, and more.

Come See the Story of Women’s Ordination in the Episcopal Church: The Philadelphia Eleven

Film Screening May 9 at 6 p.m.

St. Andrew’s Parish Hall

In 1974, in an act of civil disobedience, a group of eleven women and their supporters organized their ordination to become Episcopal priests. In celebration of the 50th anniversary of their ordination, we will offer a screening of The Philadelphia Eleven, a new film that documents their story.

The event will begin with light refreshments (6:00–6:45 p.m.), followed by the film screening (7:00–8:30 p.m.), and a brief discussion. The Rev. Marie Moorefield Fleischer, one of the original eleven who also has ties to our diocese, will join us. We look forward to this opportunity to celebrate our women bishops, priests, and deacons, and to acknowledge what it has taken for them to get where they are.

You can watch the film trailer at the link below. Registration is open to all, but as space is limited to 100, you are asked to RSVP with your contact information to the Rev. Barbara Cooke using the link below.

HUGS Camp Applications Now Open for Buddy Campers

2024 Camp Dates: July 6-13

Haw River State Park

The planning for HUGS Camp at Haw River State Park is underway, and applications for both staff and buddy campers are now open. (Camper applications will be available at a later date.)

HUGS is a unique camp for unique people, bringing together young people of diverse abilities. They overcome barriers of real and imagined differences and build bridges of understanding. HUGS is about acknowledging the good creation in each of us and more fully knowing and loving our God through it. The great differences among campers and staff help all of us learn to appreciate and celebrate our diversity as we recognize our common ground. 

Buddy campers are rising 9th–12th graders who help campers with special needs enjoy all aspects of a typical summer camp experience. Buddy campers arrive on Saturday, July 6, to be trained to work with campers with special needs, who arrive on Monday, July 8.

Staff must have completed their first year of college and are expected to stay in cabins with campers, as well as serve on one of the following teams: camp life, worship, activities or program. Before camp, there is a mandatory Zoom meeting with the entire staff, as well as individual meetings with the team you have been assigned. Staff earn a stipend for their work.

Learn more or submit an application at the links below.

Come VBS With Us This Summer

August 5–9, for Kids Ages 3–10

(& Volunteers!)

VBS is back and better than ever this summer with Compassion Camp: What Every Living Thing Needs. We have so many surprises in store for our campers this summer, from a water day to some furry and four-legged guests. Mark your calendar for the best week of summer and look for more information to come soon. Volunteers, mark your calendars too! You won’t want to miss this week of fun with St. Andrew’s little ones.

Save These Dates—More Details Coming Soon

New Day SIngers in Concert at St. Andrew's—May 12, 6 p.m.

EfM Graduation—June 2, 10 a.m. Worship

Youth Sunday, Celebration of Graduates, and Summer Mission Sendoff—June 9

Take a Bag and Bring a Bag

Help fill the shelves at One Step Further!

Thank you for remembering our burgundy Bag Ministry. Each Sunday you may leave bags in the church narthex or Chapel hallway and take a bag to fill in the coming week. Food is collected and distributed weekly to One Step Further food pantry by our Missions and Outreach Committee.

Especially needed are rice, pasta, beans (dried and canned), and canned vegetables, meats, and fish. Thank you for feeding the hungry in our community.  

Your Gifts Sustain Us

We are grateful for your gifts that sustain St. Andrew's. If you have questions about your giving, please email Ray Marsh, Bookkeeper, or leave a message at 336-275-1651, ext. 3. Ray is in the office on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

If you would like to make a new gift or a payment on your pledge, please use your choice of these options:

• Donate at abundant.co/standrewsepiscopalch/give.
• Use the “Abundant Giving” app, choosing "St Andrew’s Episcopal Church" in Greensboro.
• Mail a check to St. Andrew's Episcopal Church Bookkeeper, 2105 W. Market St., Greensboro, NC 27403.

Things are So Spring at the Corner Farmers Market

Saturdays, 8 a.m.–12 p.m.

This Saturday, April 13:

The Second Saturday Old Time Jam and All These Vendors*:

Next Saturday, April 20:

The Plant Sale!

Also this Saturday, crunchy comes to the Corner with a new granola vendor! Stephanie of Naturally Local Foods will join us with granola and gluten-free energy snacks. 

The Corner Farmers Market delivers the goods each Saturday in our Kensington Rd. parking lot. Stay up to date on weekly offerings at their website (sign up for their newsletter!), and Facebook page.

Sunday, April 14

Third Sunday of Easter

Worship & Children's Ministry, 10 a.m. (Sanctuary)

Introduction to I John: Easter Formation, 11:15 a.m. (Library)

Coffee & Conversation, 11:15 a.m. (Parish Hall)

Soup Sale Encore, 11:15 a.m. (Parish Hall)

Buildings & Grounds Committee, 11:15 a.m. (Library)

EYC Filling Hearts & Bellies with Charles & Shelley, 5 p.m.

Tuesday, April 16

Staff Meeting, 10:30 a.m.

Chapel Open for Prayer, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

EfM, 6 p.m. (Cloister)

Vestry Meeting, 7 p.m. (Cloister)

Wednesday, April 17

Hearing the Gospel, 10:30 a.m. (Parish Hall)

Choir Rehearsal, 7 p.m. (Sanctuary)

Friday, April 19

Funeral for Steven Ritchie, 2 p.m. (Sanctuary)

Reception to Follow (Parish Hall)

Saturday, April 20

Corner Farmers Market & Plant Sale, 8 a.m.–12 p.m.

Sunday, April 21

Fourth Sunday of Easter

Third Sunday Early Worship, 8:30 a.m. (Chapel)

Worship & Children's Ministry, 10 a.m. (Sanctuary)

Earth Day Celebration with Offerings for All:

Children & Youth World Garden Planting

(10 a.m. Children's Ministry Time)

Coffee & Community Conversation with Palmer McIntyre

(after Worship in the Parish Hall)

Earth Day Crafts & Activities for Children & Youth

(after Worship on the Playground

Youth & Seniors Dinner Night, 5-6:30 p.m. (Parish Hall)