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November 2021
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…
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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 »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 »Friday Film
A Christmas Carol (1951) Rated TV-PG 1 hour, 26 minutes In this adaptation of the Dickens classic starring Alistair Sim, Ebenezer Scrooge, a curmudgeonly, miserly businessman, has no time for sentimentality and largely views Christmas as a waste of time, However, this Christmas Eve he will be visited by three spirits who will show him the errors of his ways. It wouldn’t be Christmas without it.
Find out more »Christmas Cookie Sale
Mixed boxes of cookies will be sold Sunday, December 12 after all services (or as long as they last!) for $8 to benefit our youth program.
Find out more »Service of Lessons and Carols
Due to continuing pandemic concerns, this year's service will include six lessons rather than nine and fewer hymns and anthems. Readers will be from St. Andrew’s and invited guests from the community. The choir will present carols by John Ireland (ADAM LAY YBOUNDEN:), Harold Darke (IN THE BLEAK MIDWINTER) and John Rutter (ALL BELLS IN PARADISE). After the service, bundle up in your coat, gloves, and scarf and enjoy a cup of hot cider and fellowship by firelight on the…
Find out more »Toot-in-Common Concert
Toot-in-Common, the Central PA Flute Choir directed by St. Andrew’s Judy Moore, is back! They will present a Holiday Concert, Monday, December 13 at 7:30 p.m. Their literature includes sacred Christmas carols, contemporary selections, original works created just for them, and Classical arrangements for Flute Choir. A goodwill offering will be collected. Join the artists for a reception following the concert.
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