Spirit in the Pines Work Weekend
We are looking for more volunteers for our spring work weekend at Spirit in the Pines. Every spring and fall we plan work weekends where we help open and close camp as a community. Additionally, we do other maintenance projects that time and talent allow. These regular work weekends are part of what allow us to continue keeping camp as affordable as possible. Below is a summary of the work planned for this Spring. We have 10 committed volunteers, and we…
Religions Next Door: Hinduism with Aadhi Chatlapally
How much do we really understand about our neighbors? To be a fully caring and welcoming community, it is important to listen and learn about the faith backgrounds of our neighbors, specifically our Hindu neighbors. St. Andrew is pleased to welcome Aadhi Chatlapally, a new member of St. Andrew, to share his early story growing up as a Hindu in India, its spirituality and practices, and give his testimony of becoming a Christian. Join Aadhi and Pastor Peter for a…
Pastor Gail’s Retirement
We have been so blessed to have had Pastor Gail as a leader in our community. On this date we recognize Pastor Gail as she retires after years of service.
Getting to Know the Real Eden Prairie with EP Social Worker Molly Mitley
For the past year, Molly Mitley has been Eden Prairie’s first embedded social worker within our city’s Fire and Police Departments. She has much wisdom to share about her prior experience in Minneapolis as well as within our community context. Join Molly and Pastor Peter for a dialogue as we hear about the challenges she sees in our community and how city, county and state programs seek to address them.
Prime Timer speaker – Hmong Community
A Hmong speaker from Minneapolis will share traditions, beliefs, practices and more from the Hmong Community.
An Evening with Kate Bowler
Spend an evening with New York Times Bestselling Author, Duke Professor, and Incurable Optimist, Kate Bowler. With a fresh witness from the dynamic teaching of Eric Barreto and lively music, you won’t want to miss a moment of this evening. Cost: $35 / Members get 20% off with promo code SAL13600 Contact: Rev. Matthew Fleming
Belize Trip Promotional Meeting
St. Andrew is still accepting registrations for the mission trip to Belize from August 5-12, 2023! Final registration deadline is April 22nd. Come hear more about this opportunity on April 16th at 10:00 a.m. in the chapel. St. Andrew member Deb Hetherington, who traveled to Belize in February, will share her experience and more about our summer trip. St. Andrew is still accepting registrations for the mission trip to Belize from August 5-12, 2023! Final registration deadline is April 22nd.…
Egypt & Holy Land Trip
Egypt and Holy Land Trip 2023 with Pastor Peter and Michele Johnson After being twice delayed due to the pandemic, Pastor Peter and Michele Johnson are pleased to announce the hosting of an Egypt and Holy Land pilgrimage trip in the spring of 2023 concluding with participation in the Palm Sunday procession into the city of Jerusalem. The dates of the trip are March 21 through April 3, 2023. Pastor Peter and Michele lived in Cairo prior to coming to…
Slow Down: Practicing Holy Rest
A five week series focusing on the Sabbath. How do we slow down in a world that is relentless? How do we find rest when we are always “on”? Each week we will gather for some short teaching on the meaning and purpose of the Sabbath, God’s vision for human beings and the whole creation. But this is just the launching point. The five week series will be practical, giving various strategies for carving out time and calling it holy.…
First Communion Training
Communion is one of two sacraments in the Lutheran Church. There is no “magic” age that is perfect for your child to receive their first communion, but we encourage you to take the class when your child begins to show interest in receiving communion, and wants to learn more about it. If you can’t make our scheduled class, and want to receive your First Communion this year, contact Shawna Berg at sberg@standrewlu.org to talk about your make up instruction options.…
Prime Timers’ – Featuring Doug Ohman
Featuring Doug Ohman professional photographer & outstanding story teller. Doug will share pictures & stories of Minnesota’s “Vanishing Landmarks.” Hear/see the oldest Courthouse & last Civil War recruiting station in Minnesota. Contact: Roger Schindel
Youth Trips Fundraiser
Share Your Love Youth Trip Fundraiser March 12–19 Our youth are asking you to Share Your Love through helping them raise funds for their summer trips. Our High School youth are going to Colorado and our Middle School youth are going to Kansas City. Each time you share your love, you will be able to see who and what you are supporting. Please Share your love to help foster faith experiences for our young people this summer! Visit trip participants…