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October 2025
Adult Forum
The Search for a New Archbishop of Canterbury, presented by Philip Jenkins As the search for a new Archbishop of Canterbury is nearing a close, Philip Jenkins will lead us through the process that is taking place, who the potential candidates may be, what we know about them, and what impact their selection would have on the Anglican and Episcopal churches.
Find out more »Blessing of the Animals
All creatures, great and small, are invited to attend our annual Blessing of the Animals on Sunday, October 5. Your pet (leashed or caged as appropriate) is welcome to join you inside the church at our 10 a.m. service of Holy Eucharist. This is a family and child friendly service. Photos of pets and stuffed animals are also welcome!
Find out more »Evensong
On Sunday, October 5, the Adult Choir of St. Andrew's will present a service of choral evensong. Music will include the evening canticles, the Selwyn Service, by Stephanie Martin, Preces and Responses by Joanna Forbes L'Estrange, and anthems by Havergal Brian and Simon Lole. The Rev. Ted Christopher will be the officiant. Organist Gwen Catchen will play music by Johann Pachelbel and Walter Wells. A reception will follow in Room 325.
Find out more »Book Group
The Book Group will meet Tuesday, October 7, to discuss The Briar Club by Kate Quinn, a “haunting and powerful story of female friendships and secrets in a Washington, DC, boardinghouse during the McCarthy era.” The Book Group is open to all. Newcomers and guests are always welcome.
Find out more »Community Cafe
Join us every Thursday for a free meal! Donations are accepted, but never expected.
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Domestic Violence Awareness Month, presented by Centre Safe, Michele Hamilton
Find out more »Our One Word Bible Study
Daughters of the King at St. Andrew’s are continuing to host an alternative kind of Bible study this month. Any and all are welcome to join us on Wednesday, October 15, at 1:00 p m. in Room 325. We explore the secular to spiritual connections for everyday words using a method proposed by Martha Johnson Bourlakis in her book Our One Word – Creating Spiritual Joy and Depth (book no longer in print). We dissect the ways in which common,…
Find out more »Community Cafe
Join us every Thursday for a free meal! Donations are accepted, but never expected.
Find out more »Friday Film
On Friday, October 17, Friday Films will present Minari, the story of a Korean American family that moves to an Arkansas farm in search of its own American dream. Amidst the challenges of this new life in the strange and rugged Ozarks, they discover the undeniable resilience of family and what really makes a home. We will gather at 6:30 p.m. for pizza and other refreshments. The films will start at 7 p.m. Friday Films are free and all are…
Find out more »State College CROP Hunger Walk
St. Andrew’s is hosting this year’s CROP Walk on Sunday, October 19 at 2 p.m. Go to our Purple People Feeders page using the link below to join our team, make donations, and share with friends and family. If you would like to help or have questions, please contact CROP Walk Chair, Andrew McCloskey at avm11@psu.edu
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