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July 2023
Red Cross Blood Drive
Schedule online at redcrossblood.org or 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) The need for blood is critical. Please sign up today. Nationwide, someone needs a unit of blood every 2 to 3 seconds and most of us will need blood in our lifetime. Only volunteer donors can fulfill that need for patients in our community. Thank you for supporting the American Red Cross blood program!
Find out more »Book Group
The St. Andrew’s Book Group will meet Tuesday, July 25, to discuss The Power of Moments by Chip and Dan Heath. In the book, they discuss why certain brief experiences can jolt us and elevate us and change us—and how we can learn to create such extraordinary moments in our life and work. Visitors and newcomers are always welcome!
Find out more »Church Office Closed
The main office will be closed for staff vacations on Monday, July 31 and Tuesday, August 1. The building will be open, as usual.
Find out more »August 2023
Blessing of the Backpacks and Ice Cream Social
Everyone is invited to bring their backpacks, laptops, briefcases or school and work bags of any kind to receive a blessing for the start of the new school year. This is a special reminder that God is with us as we go about the business of our days, and an important boost of courage as we enter new school and work routines. The blessings will take place after the service in front of St. Andrew’s.
Find out more »Prayer and Picnic in the Park
On Sunday, August 20, we will hold our 5 p.m. Holy Eucharist outdoors at Tudek Park Pavillion #1, with a potluck dinner following. Please bring a dish of your choice to share, and a chair if you don't want to sit on the picnic table benches.
Find out more »Pool Party for Children, Youth and Teachers
All children, youth, teachers and their families are invited! RSVP here
Find out more »September 2023
Adult Forum
The Psalms in Christian History, presented by Philip Jenkins In all the liturgically-oriented churches (like our own St Andrew’s) every service includes at least some portion of the Psalms. Jesus often quoted the Psalms, and in turn the Psalms shaped the most basic Christian theology. Throughout Christian (and Jewish) history, Psalms have been very frequently used for prayer and devotion, and they have influenced mainstream culture. But what are the Psalms? Where did they come from? Why have they been…
Find out more »Fall Kick-Off and Parish Picnic
On Sunday, September 10, we begin a new academic and program year at St. Andrew's! Classes for children and youth start. Church school teachers and leaders will be commissioned at the 10 a.m. service Adult Forum returns from summer break with a presentation from Phil Jenkins at 9 a.m. in Canterbury Hall. Our Annual Parish Picnic will be held at Spring Creek Park following the 10 a.m. service. (If it rains, check your email to see if we have moved the picnic to Canterbury…
Find out more »Adult Forum
Mass Incarceration, presented by Jennifer Black and Janet Irons Did you know in Central PA there are thousands of people locked up behind bars in Rockview, Benner, and the Centre County Jail? Rates of incarceration in Pennsylvania match swelling national numbers which are the highest in the world. This morning at 9 a.m., come to Canterbury to learn about the Pennsylvania Prison Society, which has been in existence since 1787, and the volunteer work they do to protect the health,…
Find out more »Friday Film
Spirited Away (2001), Rated PG, 2h 5m 6:30 p.m. snacks; 7 p.m. show time Friday Films presents Spirited Away, an Academy Award-winning anime film written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki. The film will be shown in Canterbury Hall with our new sound and video equipment. 10-year-old Chihiro and her family are travelling to their new home when they stop to explore an abandoned amusement park that turns out to be a town inhabited by demons, spirits, and an evil witch, Yubaba, who is…
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