Southwest Grief Coalition
Days/Times: Fall session, Mondays, Oct. 14–Nov. 18, 6:00 PM Description: Losing someone we love is one of life’s most challenging passages. The churches of the Southwest Grief Coalition have bound together to provide support and education for those who would like to come learn about the process of grief in a caring, supportive, and confidential setting. Learning about how your grief leads to personal growth and healing. See the website (www.swgriefcoalition.org) for up to date information and registration details Host:…
Messiah Thanksgiving Food Baskets
Help us bless families in need with the food to prepare a home-cooked Thanksgiving meal. Volunteers are needed to fill and distribute food bags through Community Bridge and Messiah Lutheran Church located at 2400 Park Ave. in Minneapolis. Signup for packing bags Monday, November 18, through Friday, November 22, and/or delivery on Saturday, November 23. Feel free to sign-up for more than one task. All ages—families welcomed and encouraged. Contact: Kathy Olson
Serve and Play Release Day
Age Range: Kindergarten – 8th grade and high school leaders Days/Times: November 8, 9:00 AM–4:00 PM Description: Join us on November 8th when Eden Prairie and Minnetonka have no school for a Serve and Play Release Day. (If you have school that day—don’t dismay we have several more planned after Christmas!) We will play games, have a bible study, do a service project, and then have a fun field trip in the afternoon. The cost is $50 and includes admission,…
Wine and Fellowship
This event is for 21+ Join St. Andrew friends for an evening of tasting wines from around the world. Wine aficionados Dave Allen and Pastor Matthew Fleming will lead this group by sampling a wide variety of domestic and international wines and facilitating conversation and collegiality for all. Non-alcoholic offerings are always present for any who refrain from alcohol. Participants are invited to bring an appetizer or salad to share. Cost: $10 per person. Cost: $10 per person Contacts: Pastor Matthew Fleming
Endowment Fund Q4 2024 Application Deadline
The fourth quarter deadlines for the 2024 Endowment Fund and Benevolence Fund grants are approaching. If you are interested in supporting an organization where growth in faith, Christian service, or growth in giving is fostered, please consider submitting an application before the deadline. The Endowment Fund supports one-off capital or project expenses, and that deadline is November 5, 2024. The Benevolence Fund supports ongoing expenses of organizations inside or outside the congregation including those with whom St. Andrew has ongoing…
Go Wild!
Age Range: All ages Days/Times: November 3, 5:00 PM Description: Join other St. Andrew families as the Minnesota Wild take on the Toronto Maple Leafs! Tickets are $49 and are first come first serve for the first 45 people who sign up! Signups go live on September 8th! REGISTRATION IS FULL We will meet at Xcel Energy Center. Contact: Shawna Berg
Home Leaf Raking
Event Description: What better way to spend a sunny, beautiful fall day than with family and friends outside among all the brightly colored leaves? Seniors in our community need the help! Come join other volunteers from your St. Andrew family helping senior members of our community for a morning of leaf raking. We will be helping the HOME program (Household & Outside Maintenance for Elderly) on Saturday, November 2 at 9 AM. Meet at St. Andrew to receive home assignment.…
Thursday Night Kickball
Days/Times: Thursday evenings Location: Bloomington area Description: Thursday nights throughout the fall St. Andrew sponsor’s a team of young adult members to play kickball. We cheer each other on and enjoy some drinks after our games. If you are interested please let us know! Contact: Dan Kibat or Caleb Wragge
Trunk-or-Treat
Age Range: All ages welcome! Days/Times: October 27, 3:00–5:00 PM Description: Join us on October 27th from 3-5 PM for our Trunk or Treat event at St. Andrew! Come in costume and enjoy a safe trick or treating option, as well as a 1/2 hour magic show from magician Brian Richards at 3:15 and 4:15 pm. We need trunks to participate as well, as well as donations of candy! Check out our website to sign up! Contact: Shawna Berg Trunk-or-Treat…
Bible Milestone Celebration
Age Range: Pre-K–1st Grade & 3rd–4th Grade Description: Pre-K–1st grade students are invited to receive their first Bible. 3rd and 4th graders are invited to receive their second Bible. Children and their families will celebrate this milestone with a special blessing in worship.
3rd Grade Bible Milestone
Age Range: 3rd Grade students and a caring adult Days/Times: October 23, 5:30–6:00 PM (Bibles presented on October 27th during worship) Description: Join us on October 23rd to receive your first big kids Bible! Take some time to learn some things about your new Bible, including how to look up verses, and how to find stories that you are looking for. Come back on October 27th for a presentation and blessing of your Bible in worship. Contact: Shawna Berg
Eden Prairie Affordable Housing Presentation
Description: Please join us Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at 6:30 PM for a joint event of two of St. Andrew’s small groups: A More Just World (dedicated to furthering racial justice) and Queer Faith Alliance (advocating for affirmation, belonging, and embrace for all of God’s children). Joan Palmquist will present about Eden Prairie Affordable Housing – an important issue for people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, young adults, and immigrants. Contacts: Brenda Jerich at bsjjoy@aol.com or Josh Eidem…