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June 2018
Christian Education Conversation
There's no perfect model for Christian Education/Formation. This time of transition presents an opportunity to explore our options. We want to have some discussion about the relative merits of four basic models of organization and how they might be best adapted to serve the needs of our parish. Sunday morning on it's own-A Sunday morning education hour, separate from worship services. This is the model we have now. Currently it is between the morning services, so children, youth, and adults have…
Find out more »Knitting Group
The knitting ministry will meet Sunday, June 10, following the 10:00 a.m. service (please note time change.) If you knit, crochet, or would like to learn, you are welcome! We work on preparing hats, scarves, baby blankets, and those adorable Peace Pals from www.knitting4peace.org, a wonderful organization that distributes useful handknits in the developing world. Bring a project to work on and a snack or treat to share. If you can’t attend the meetings but would like to participate, you…
Find out more »Summer Bible Study
What is summer without a good beach book full of action, adventure, romance, intrigue, and, of course, a happy ending? And what could be better than the original “Good Book.?” Join us in an informal, come as you are, Bible Study offered on four Wednesday evenings this summer. The evening will begin with a meal (donations happily accepted,) followed by Bible study and a program for children and youth. Any questions, please see Fr. Jeff.
Find out more »Gen X/Y Group
The St. Andrew's GenX/Y Group (young adults roughly ages 25-45) will gather for a potluck dinner and fellowship on Tuesday, June 26, at 6:30pm. All are welcome, including children! If the weather is good, we will gather at the home of Kendall and Stephen Mainzer, 138 Birchtree Court, State College. Rain location will be at the home of Sarah Klinetob and Kevin Lowe, 400 Oakhurst Ln, State College. If the weather is iffy, feel free to call Kevin at 607-351-3899…
Find out more »Summer Cleanup Day
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! The Property Committee has scheduled Saturday, June 30th as a Summer Cleanup Day at St. Andrew's (yep, we missed Spring!). We plan to catch up on ALL of the weeding and pruning needs around the grounds to have the church looking sharp for Arts Fest a couple weeks later. If you would like to share an hour or two of labor and fun on a SUNNY (praying for) Saturday, please contact Paige Andrew or Allison in the church office no later…
Find out more »July 2018
Welcoming Committee Lunch
If you are interested in working to help visitors and new members feel more welcome in our community or if you just want to enjoy lunch after church and hear about some of the activities we might be planning for the Welcoming Committee, please join us on Sunday July 1 after the 10:00 a.m. service. Lunch will be catered from Moe’s Southwest Grill and will be a make your own taco bar. We anticipate multiple ways to get involved. We…
Find out more »Stained Glass Window Tours
Consecrated in 1928, St. Andrew’s is well known for its stained-glass windows. designed, produced and installed by the famous Willet Studios of Philadelphia. Cathy Dauler will offer tours of our beautiful windows during the Arts Festival on Friday and Saturday. If you are visiting the Festival with friends, bring them by – you can treat yourself to a piece of pie in Canterbury Hall afterwards and you will probably learn something new about our windows.
Find out more »Arts Fest Pie and Ice Cream Fundraiser
The Community Cafe is hosting a pie and ice cream sale during the Arts Festival on July 13, 14, and 15 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Come and enjoy substantial slices of your traditional favorites as well as one-of-a-kind specialty pies. Don't forget to add a scoop of fresh vanilla ice cream and some free coffee or lemonade. You can enjoy your treats at our outdoor seating on Frasier Street or relax inside air-conditioned Canterbury Hall. To donate a pie,…
Find out more »Parish-Wide Mission Trip
Volunteers from St. Andrew's will once again work with the Fuller Center in West Virginia to build and repair houses in partnership with families in need. They will leave State College this Sunday, July 15 and return Saturday, July 21. Please keep the following volunteers and the homeowners in your prayers throughout the week: Kelley Paulsen, Ainsley Paulsen, Sarah Klinetob-Lowe, Anne Thomas, Susan Sutherland, Oliva Ortiz, Simon Murphy, Keller Greenland and Kerry Small In addition to prayers, our volunteers will…
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