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Greetings!
Be sure to browse the articles below to see all that's going on at St. Andrew's and in our community. Remember, if you find an article you'd like to know more about, you always have the choice to read more on our website by clicking the BLUE links throughout the article. On the site, we'll have even more detailed information for each topic, when available.
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Sent from the Nave, to the Undercroft, to the World
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Here's the thing about resurrected life: Where it leads may surprise us, but Jesus is there all the way. Last Sunday, we worshipped in the undercroft for the first time; and I heard comments like this: "That was so much fun, I'm not sure we'll want to go back upstairs!" Led by Mtr. Anne and Karen Von Der Bruegge, Altar Guild members transformed the undercroft into truly holy space; people sang with vigor; and I had to call an end to the Peace - a good problem to have. As the nave is undergoing its renovation - this week, the floor tiles being removed and the concrete under it being scrubbed - we discover something we already knew: that Jesus is with us wherever we go, even to worship downstairs. This Sunday, April 14, is a very important day in the life of our parish community, as our bishop visits to baptize, confirm, and receive people into the Episcopal Church. If we could have scripted things, none of us would have chosen to celebrate these sacramental moments in the undercroft rather than in our beautiful, historic nave. But even still, I believe we'll encounter God's Spirit this Sunday in ways we wouldn't expect - transforming "the basement" into God's temple once again, empowering our baptismal and confirmation candidates for ministry in the world, and reminding all of us that Jesus is looking us in the eye when he says to Peter, in Sunday's Gospel reading, "Do you love me? Follow me."
Look for pictorial updates on twitter and facebook throughout the week; here are two pictures to give you an idea of what you'll see:
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Praise:
Glorifying God with the richness of Episcopal worship
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Welcome Bishop and Mrs. Field * April 14
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SINGLE morning service & Quarterly Parish Meeting * April 21 * 9:30 a.m.
Next Sunday, April 21, we'll gather in the Undercroft for a SINGLE morning service at 9:30 a.m., followed by our Quarterly Parish Meeting.
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About Us:
News, stories & updates
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Words from the Wardens: What Happened in the Nave This Week?
All through the Nave renovation project, we'll keep you up to date on the work, and we'll share image of the transformation that's underway. Learn more...
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A prayer attributed to Archbishop Oscar Romero
Submitted by a seed planter It helps, now and then, to step back and take a long view. The kingdom is not only beyond our efforts, it is even beyond our vision. We accomplish in our lifetime only a tiny fraction of the magnificent enterprise that is God's work. Nothing we do is complete, which is a way of saying that the kingdom always lies beyond us. No statement says all that could be said. please click here to read the rest of this prayer |
Fellowship:
Gathering in joyful Christian fellowship
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2nd Friday Film Series presents: Romero * April 12 * 6:30 p.m.
How does someone make a complete turnaround and risk his life for the poor and voiceless? Come to this month's 2nd Friday Film and see the change Romero made until he was martyred while celebrating Mass on March 24,1980.
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Garden Clean Up * April 13 * 9 a.m. - noon
Spring is here and many gardeners have been "itching" to get into the garden. Finally, it looks as though the weather is going to cooperate, and the Garden Guild has scheduled a clean up day. Won't you help?
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One Kind of US: Growing together in our personality differences
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In One Garden, As You Sow * April 20 * All Saints' Church
Interested in attending "In One Garden, As You Sow," an educational/training event? Find out more! |
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Trinity Guild meeting * April 25 * 10:30 a.m. * Auxiliary Room
Learn more about the Trinity Guild |
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"St. Andrew's Presents _____" - a new series at Bishop Spencer Place
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Fools for Christ's Sake Dinner * April 28 * 6 p.m. * Undercroft
Plan to join us in the Undercroft for a night of great food, fun and friendship at our annual Fools for Christ's Sake Dinner! Learn how to RSVP
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Vacation Bible School
Registration for this year's VBS, to be held June 24-28, is now open! Find out more!
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Serve: Serving and caring for people near and far
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Mother's Day Done-in-a-Day * May 4 * 8:30am-noon * Rose Brooks Center
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Learn:
Forming young and old into followers of Jesus
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Adult Education opportunities:
- Cafe 9:15 and Historical Jesus will not meet this week. Instead, grab a cup of coffee and stay in the Undercroft for a Q&A session with Bishop Field.
- Faith XYZ, held Sundays at 9:15 a.m. in the Auxiliary Room, is a lively discussion group for younger people and parents of Sunday School-aged children.
- Living with Spirit, held Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. in the Auxiliary Room, is now studying, The Great Divorce, by C.S. Lewis.
- Discovering the Bible resumes meeting Thursday, April 18, at 10:30 a.m. in the Library
- God Calling, held the 2nd & 4th Tuesday of each month at 1 p.m. in the Lounge, will gather Tuesday, April 23, to listen to what God has to say.
Get detailed information about each of these gatherings, contact Cheryl Cementina.
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