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December 2021
Blue Christmas Service
This ecumenical worship opportunity for anyone who is not feeling the joy of the season. If you are grieving, or just experiencing the winter blahs, come and celebrate Christmas at this alternative service. On the darkest night of the year, we will remember that Christ came as the Light of the World. Members of the State College community are invited and encouraged to attend. Masks that cover the mouth AND nose are required for ALL individuals age 2 and older.
Find out more »Take-Home Communion Distribution
With the permission of Bishop Scanlan, we will once again offer Take-Home Communion for Christmas. This is intended for those who will not be coming to one of the two Christmas Eve services (5:00 & 8:00 p.m.) because of health concerns. It may be consumed Christmas Eve or Christmas Day. Please sign up to receive Take-Home Communion by Friday, December 17. Communion will be distributed at the church on Thursday, December 23, from 4 until 6 p.m. You can also choose to have your Communion kit…
Find out more »Rite II Christmas Eve Family Service with Nativity Pageant
Holy Eucharist, Rite II All children are invited to join in telling the Christmas story! Please arrive between 4:30 and 4:45 to dress to be part of the pageant. Masks that cover the mouth AND nose are required for ALL individuals age 2 and older. Because attendance is unpredictable for Christmas Eve (probably more so, this year) and because we usually have many visitors and people visiting St. Andrew's for the first time, we will not be taping off any…
Find out more »Rite I Christmas Eve Eucharist
Carols and Anthems by the Adult Choir begin at 7:30 Service begins at 8:00 Masks that cover the mouth AND nose are required for ALL individuals age 2 and older. Because attendance is unpredictable for Christmas Eve (probably more so, this year) and because we usually have many visitors and people visiting St. Andrew's for the first time, we will not be taping off any pews for December 24 ONLY. We do not want to turn anyone away on Christmas…
Find out more »January 2022
Holy Eucharist, Rite II, with special guest Bishop Audrey Scanlan
That’s right, she was just here in early December. So, why is Bishop Audrey Scanlan coming again? Well, back in December she wasn’t able to attend the 5:00 service. That’s why she arranged to be with us at the casual Sunday afternoon service on January 16. There will be no reception this time around. She just wanted to see the folks who worship at that time. She will celebrate and preach at 5:00 only. Masks that cover the mouth AND…
Find out more »Safeguarding God’s Children Training
We will be offering a SAFEGUARDING GOD’S CHILDREN training class on January 23rd, 2022, at 11:30AM (immediately following church). We will continue to require masks, and those who are required to take this class have been notified. The class is in ROOM #325 of the Trost Wing and light refreshments will be served. All church members with any interest in this training are welcome to attend. Those needing to do renewals are also welcome if they do not wish to…
Find out more »Book Club
Me Talk Pretty One Day, David Sedaris We will start the new year off on a light note with a collection of humorous essays by David Sedaris, Me Talk Pretty One Day. The collection includes stories about the author’s family and childhood, his move to France and attempts to learn the language, his experience of speech therapy as an elementary student, and his first gig teaching language and writing.
Find out more »Annual Parish Meeting
The Annual Meeting will be held on Sunday, January 30, at approximately 11:30 (following a short break after the 10 a.m. service) in the church. You may attend in person or via Zoom. A link will be provided prior to the meeting. There will be no potluck meal again this year.
Find out more »February 2022
Evensong
Our next service of choral evensong will be held on Sunday, February 6. (There will not be a 5 p.m. eucharist that evening.) A reception will follow the service in Room 325. Masks that cover the mouth AND nose are required for ALL individuals age 2 and older.
Find out more »J2A Chili Sale
On Sunday, February 13, the J2A youth will host their annual Super Bowl Chili Fundraiser! A variety of chili types will be sold after the 8 a.m., 10 a.m., and 5 p.m. services. Take home a quart for only $8, while supplies last! All proceeds benefit our J2A youth, as they prepare for an Urban Adventure in May 2022 and a Pilgrimage in 2023. Thank you for your support!
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