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November 2021
Out of the Cold
Saint Andrews will be hosting the Centre County Out of the Cold program from Monday, November 29th through Monday morning, December 20th. (Three full weeks) This program provides overnight shelter, a warm dinner, and breakfast for people currently living in State College with no permanent shelter. Out of the Cold now employs staff members to supervise the overnight periods, but we need volunteers to provide dinner, breakfast, and company for our guests. Breakfast food may be dropped off the evening…
Find out more »Book Club
Tuesday, November 30, 7 p.m. Barnes and Noble Cafe - 365 Benner Pike (location change) Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism, Amanda Montell The Book Club has selected a non-fiction title for November, Cultish by writer and language scholar Amanda Montell. Cultish is "an exploration of language and its influence. It gives readers an inside look as to how cultish groups exercise their power, from SoulCycle and serial killer documentaries to Jonestown and QAnon. The author unravels the hidden secrets behind intense ideologies, the dangers of…
Find out more »December 2021
Advent Taize Service
The first three Wednesday evenings during Advent we will have a slightly shortened Taizé service in-person in the church. Join us for this beautiful and contemplative service to prepare for the Christmas season. The services this year will include the usual reading, intercessions, and times of silence. We will, however, limit the number of songs that are sung as a COVID mitigation effort.
Find out more »Community Cafe Take Out
Join us every Thursday for a free meal! Donations are accepted, but never expected.
Find out more »Bishop’s Visitation
Sunday, December 5, at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. services On the Second Sunday in Advent, our bishop the Right Reverend Audrey C. Scanlan will make her regular visit to St. Andrew’s. She will celebrate and preach at the two morning services. St. Nicholas won’t be the only bishop at St. Andrew’s on December 5!
Find out more »St. Nicholas Visit and Toys for Tots Collection
Sunday, December 5, 10 a.m. service Advent 2 Church on December 5 will feature a children’s sermon and guest appearance from a very special visitor. Everyone is encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped toy to donate to Toys for Tots. Children will bring the toys to the altar during the Offertory. As you start your holiday shopping this month, add an extra toy to your list.
Find out more »Safeguarding God’s Children training
Safeguarding God’s Children training will be offered on Sunday, December 5, after the 10:00 service, in Room 325. Masks will be required, and we will be social distancing. Light snacks will be provided. Those who are due for this training and are not eligible for online renewal will be notified. Anyone interested in this training is welcome to attend. Please contact Barb Downs (downsbarb@gmail.com) or Rich Marini (rpm12@psu.edu) if you have any questions.
Find out more »IHS Wishing Well at Meyer Dairy
It’s beginning to feel a bit like Christmas, and that means St. Andrew’s parishioners are invited to help Interfaith Human Services by ringing the bells for the Wishing Well at Meyer Dairy. The campaign is especially important this year because the pandemic has put other planned fundraisers on hold. Families in need of emergency financial assistance are depending on us now. St. Andrew’s is responsible for Monday, December 6 and Wednesday, December 8. As always, we’ll be outside in the…
Find out more »IHS Wishing Well at Meyer Dairy
It’s beginning to feel a bit like Christmas, and that means St. Andrew’s parishioners are invited to help Interfaith Human Services by ringing the bells for the Wishing Well at Meyer Dairy. The campaign is especially important this year because the pandemic has put other planned fundraisers on hold. Families in need of emergency financial assistance are depending on us now. St. Andrew’s is responsible for Monday, December 6 and Wednesday, December 8. As always, we’ll be outside in the…
Find out more »Advent Taize Service
The first three Wednesday evenings during Advent we will have a slightly shortened Taizé service in-person in the church. Join us for this beautiful and contemplative service to prepare for the Christmas season. The services this year will include the usual reading, intercessions, and times of silence. We will, however, limit the number of songs that are sung as a COVID mitigation effort.
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