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Breaking Ground on Hope: St. Andrew Helps Bring Food Lockers to Life
This summer, something remarkable is breaking ground in our community. St. Andrew has had a long-standing relationship with PROP and we are pleased to be a Lead Sponsor for this incredible new way to serve the community. PROP is building a new Food Locker program that...
Summer Letter from Pastor Peter
This article is from Digital Summer 2026 Son Times Dear St. Andrew, This is a time of deep gratitude for the ministry of St. Andrew. Over the past several months, we have shared the story of our congregation through the Faith that Welcomes. Love that Reaches....
Volunteer Thank You
This article is from Son Times Thank You — A Celebration of Our Volunteers The photos here tell a story. Look at the faces — the laughter, the focused hands, the quiet moments of connection. These are your neighbors, your fellow members of St. Andrew, showing up year...
Kathi Wieman Retires After 36 Years
This article is from the Digital Summer 2026 Son Times After 36 years shaping young minds, St. Andrew Early Learning director Kathi Wieman heads into retirement Kathi Wieman, who spent 36 years as a preschool educator at St. Andrew Early Learning, is retiring this...
Spirit in the Pines
This article is from the Digital Summer 2026 Son Times Spirit in the Pines Camp Sendoffs at St. Andrew If you've joined us for Sunday worship at 10:30 this summer, you may have noticed things look a little different — and that's a very good thing. Each week, we've...
Finding Belonging by Showing Up
Paul and Rachel Lareau on welcome, service, and living faith with their hands and feet When Paul and Rachel Lareau began searching for a new church a few years ago, they weren’t just looking for a place to attend on Sundays. They were looking for a community —...
A Lifetime at St. Andrew
Jamie Efnor reflects on faith, family, and finding home Jamie Efnor's connection to St. Andrew Lutheran Church stretches across nearly her entire life. From childhood faith formation to leadership and now raising her own family here, St. Andrew has been a constant...
Who is Joe Davis?
Last Fall, I shared an article in the Son Times about my commissioned choir piece for the choirs at Shakopee High School. The piece “Gather” was based on the poem of the same name by local artist/poet/activist/speaker Joe Davis. The subject for the piece was chosen...
Not-so-familiar Stories from Scripture
This fascinating story in the Old Testament is one of my favorites. It takes place in the temple, where God’s presence resides, waiting for the people of Israel. Eli is the prophet who hears God’s voice and speaks to God’s people, but there is a young boy named Samuel...
Seeds of Support: Fall 2025
For questions about the contents of this newsletter or Seeds of Support’s work in general, contact Linnae Stole. FALL 2025: GOD’S FAITHFULNESS ENDURES Hello everyone, and God's blessings to you all. As the seasons change and we move into the beauty of fall, we’re...
A Legacy of Love at St. Andrew Early Learning
At St. Andrew, the heartbeat of our mission is simple yet profound: You Matter. You Belong. We Care. This motto isn’t just a tagline—it’s a lived experience, embodied daily by two extraordinary women who have dedicated a combined 60 years to nurturing, educating, and...
Seeds of Support: Spring 2025
For questions about the contents of this newsletter or Seeds of Support’s work in general, contact Linnae Stole. SPRING 2025: A SEASON OF NEW LIFE AND HOPE Hello everyone, and God's blessings to you all. As we head into the Easter season, we’re reminded of the promise...
Meet Pastor Jeanne Aamot
Our latest online devotion features our new Visitation Pastor, Jeanne Aamot. Pastor Jeanne introduces herself and then engages in a meaningful conversation about being rooted and grounded in God’s love, emphasizing that it is our duty to share that love with the...
Stories of Faith
Over the years, my father and I often shared a familiar conversation at the end of the day. This was during his time as a Senior Pastor in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, while I was a young, newly ordained pastor serving my first church in Rochester, New York. To reconnect,...
Seeds of Support: Fall 2024
For questions about the contents of this newsletter or Seeds of Support’s work in general, contact Linnae Stole. FALL 2024: ENGAGE IN OUR MINISTRIES! Hello everyone, and God's blessings to you all. Seeds has been active this fall in our work across the globe. Partners...
Take the Next Step
However you’re showing up today—thankful, hurting, or somewhere in between—know that you matter to God, and to us.