Christmas Day Worship
Special music from soloists Josh Eidem and Tim Graf along with violinist Rachel Calvert. Join us and make worship a part of your Christmas Day celebrations!
Acoustic Christmas
Join us for a service of favorite carols arranged for flute, cello, guitar, and piano, and special music featuring Elliana Meier.
Festival Christmas
These festive services feature music by our Canticle Choir, Brass Ensemble, and a guest string quartet along with soloists Elliana Meier and Tim Graf.
Festival Christmas
These festive services feature music by our Canticle Choir, Brass Ensemble, and a guest string quartet along with soloists Elliana Meier and Tim Graf.
Acoustic Christmas
Join us for a service of favorite carols arranged for flute, cello, guitar, and piano, and special music featuring Elliana Meier and Tim Graf.
Wiggle & Worship Christmas Eve
Age Range: All children Days/Time: December 24, 10:30 AM Description: Join us on Christmas Eve for a service designed especially for young children and families. This service is intentionally crafted for young children who may “wiggle” and move. It is interactive yet still shares the important message of Jesus’ birth! Contact: Shawna Berg
Traditional Christmas
Along with favorite carols and inspired preaching, this family-friendly service features special music by our combined children’s choirs and St. Andrew’s adult handbell choir, Bells of Joy.
Decorating with Poinsettias
The Sanctuary and Fellowship Hall will be decorated again with poinsettias, but we need your help to make this spectacular presentation go smoothly! Come join the Worship & Arts team on Monday, December 23, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. to beautify the sanctuary by placing these Christmas flowers. Please contact Kari Shellenbarger at kshellenbarger@standrewlu.org with questions.
Messiah Christmas Baskets
Packing bags: Monday–Friday (December 16-20)Delivery: Saturday morning, December 21 Collate and distribute food bags containing Christmas meal ingredients through Community Bridge and Messiah Lutheran Church at the Center for Changing Lives located at 2400 Park Avenue in Minneapolis. All ages—families welcomed and encouraged. Contact Kathy Olson at kathyolson39@hotmail.com.
I Won’t be Home for Christmas
A St. Andrew tradition continues as we offer worship for those who are travelling for the holidays but would still like to worship at your home church with us. The service features favorite traditional carols along with special music for our Grace Notes handbell choir.
Advent Worship at St. Andrew
Join us for Advent worship on Wednesdays in December. We gather at 6:15 PM for “Candle Time” (live Christmas music and prayer time), and then worship begins at 6:30 PM. We’ll be singing the Magnificat from the Holden Evening Prayer service along with favorite carols and we’ll hear reflections from our pastors on some of the most beloved Christmas carols. Candle Time music schedule on Wednesdays from 6:15 – 6:30 PM:
Ugly Sweater Contest & Improv
Ugly Sweater Contest and Improv by the cast of Actors Theater of Minnesota On Wednesday, December 18th, the tradition of the Ugly Christmas Sweater contest continues amidst a joyful performance by the cast of Actors Theater of Minnesota. Come for Wednesday Night Dinner wearing your most outrageous Christmas sweater and enjoy the entertainment as the cast takes your suggestions creating clean holiday-themed instant comedy. Think: Whose Line Is It Anyway meets Christmas. Our performers will hand-select finalists for the contest…