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…
Children’s Christmas Program
Age Range: All Sunday School children Days/Times: December 15, 9:00 AM Description: Don’t miss our Sunday School children and children’s music groups presenting a retelling of the Christmas story through song, narration, and pictures. Contact: Shawna Berg
Zion Baptist Church – All Our Good Holiday Giving
Join us in partnering with Zion Baptist Church to support their annual “All Our Good Holiday Giving”, a celebration of Christmas giving for the church’s neighborhood. Zion Baptist Church of Minneapolis, led by Pastor Brian Herron, is a prominent black congregation in North Minneapolis.
Christmas Poinsettia Orders
Order Christmas Poinsettias to decorate the sanctuary. Flowers are for sale now through December 10, $20 per flower. Orders can be placed online or at the front desk. Flowers can be taken home after the Christmas Day service and throughout the following week.
First Responder Appreciation Meal
Thank you for your interest in showing your appreciation for our local first responders within the Eden Prairie police and fire departments. We hope that this meal shows to them our support for their work and commitment to the community! We plan to provide lunch as well as hospitality at Fire Station 1 on Monday, December 9th from 10 AM – 2 PM. You are welcome to bake bars/cookies, volunteer, or both to honor our First Responders! If you are…
Lefse Day
Have you always wondered how to make lefse, the Norwegian favorite for the Christmas dinner table? Here is your chance to find out. Join some seasoned Lefse makers and your fellow St. Andrew members for our 3rd Annual Lefse event in the Fellowship Hall on Saturday, December 7, from 9 AM to noon. We will have a ton of fun as we learn the lefse preparation and cooking process together and enjoy samples of this sweet and savory holiday tradition. …
Camp Registration Opens
Description: The camp calendar, fees and other Summer 2025 information will be posted by November 1st on the camp webpage spiritinthepinescamp.org. Registrations are accepted all summer long providing space is still available. Scholarship requests are available for all of our camp and retreat programs. Contact: Sarah Blasing
Decking the Halls—Christmas Decorating
Join us Saturday, November 30, from 1:00-4:00 PM as we decorate the church for the Christmas Season. Priority decorating on Saturday morning includes changing the banners, setting out the Advent wreath, and setting up the Christmas trees. These tasks involve a lot of heavy lifting. As time and resources allow, focus will be given to the garlands, wreaths, and sanctuary bells. What we accomplish will depend on the number of volunteers particularly with the heavy lifting. Additional decorating will commence Monday morning, December…