Starlight Singers
All choirs run September – May. Age Range: 3-year-olds–kindergarten Description: Starlight Singers welcomes the youngest children with a variety of activities. Children sing, dance, make music, and learn of Jesus’ love for them. Participate in worship approximately once per month, as well as additional Wiggle & Worship services. Parents are always invited to attend. Contact: Hannah Fleming
Parents vs Goliath Night Out
At this meeting we are getting drinks and getting ready for summer together. We will be talking about summer plans and planning for next year. We are continuing our check in through the summer. Newcomers are welcome to come and are encouraged to bring anybody who is interested in this group. Contact: Caleb Wragge
Early Learning Graduation
Early Learning Graduation will be held on May 21. It will be a drive through parade from 6 to 6:30 and refreshments with fun and fellowship from 6:30 to 7:00 PM. Contact: Kathi Wieman, Melinda Eddihi, Melanie Eggers
Southwest Grief Coalition
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 your grief leads to personal growth and healing. See the website (www.swgriefcoalition.org) for up to date information and registration details. Host: Immanuel Lutheran Church, Eden Prairie See www.swgriefcoalition.org for information and to…
Communion Assistant Training
There is a place for all to participate in gathering for worship. One of those ways is by serving communion. If you are interested in serving but have questions or need a refresher, come to one of our brief 5-10-minute training sessions immediately after either service. Other ways to participate in serving the community Sunday mornings is through greeting, ushering, serving coffee, and with the Children’s Ministry. Go to the front desk for more information or to find a time…
Senior Spring Yard Cleanup
What better way to spend a beautiful spring day than with family and friends working outdoors. Come join fellow volunteers from your St. Andrew family helping senior members of our community with spring cleanup activities to prepare their yards for summer. Volunteers of all ages are welcome. In partnership with Senior Community Services we will be working in groups of 4-5 volunteers. If you’d like to be grouped with another person or family, please note that in the comments field.…
FMSC Mobile Packing Event – Committee Invitation
St. Andrew is partnering with Feed My Starving Children again this year to host a mobile packing event on October 4th and 5th. Our goal is to pack enough meals to fill an entire semi-trailer to feed the hungry around the world. To help us ensure this event goes smoothly, we invite you to be a part of the planning committee. Please contact Kim Callahan at kcallahan@standrewlu.org if you’re interested and mark your calendar to attend our initial planning meeting…
Immigrant Lutherans’ entry into the White Earth Nation
Over the past year, Pastor Sue Tjornehoj has been exploring the history of the immigrant Lutherans’ entry into the lands of the White Earth Nation in Northern Minnesota in order to tell the story. The archivist at Luther Seminary described this untold story as a glaring absence. Through interviews, congregational histories, driving the landscape and conversations with residents and local clergy around White Earth, articles and discussions with Indigenous leaders, Pastor Sue has begun to write a narrative of resilience…
Wednesday Night Dinner: Kids Eat Free
This is a year-end celebration in the fellowship hall for Shine families and kids’ choirs during the Wednesday Night Dinner. The bouncy house will be out and there will be kids activities. All are welcome to come for the great energy and celebrate the end of the program year together. There will be pizza, salad and desserts. KIDS EAT FREE.
Cookie Decorating Class for Kids and Their Adults
Join Children’s ministry staff, and cookie decorator Cheryl Heaney, for a cookie decorating class! All participants will decorate a flower bouquet and will go home with 6 decorated cookies that you could use as a mother’s day gift for a special person in your life – or you could just enjoy the time together, and eat the delicious cookies! Cost: $20 Contact: Shawna Berg
Mothers of Littles Social
Young Mom’s Social is an opportunity to connect with other moms from our St. Andrew community! Join Pastor Sarah and Shawna Berg, Children’s Ministry Director for a wine and appetizer social event for moms of young children in our community! This will be an opportunity to gather with other moms in an informal setting and for us to chat about possible ministry opportunities that we would love to see happen here at St. Andrew! Come for all or part of…
WNYG 8th Grade Open House
This is an open house for 8th graders to get a chance to learn about Youth Group. We will have Pizza, Snacks, and prizes. Contact: Caleb Wragge