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…
3-Year-Old Bible Milestone
Age Range: 3-year-olds and a caring adult Days/Times: October 9, 5:30-6:00 PM (Bibles presented on October 27th during worship) Description: Join us on October 9th to receive a special Bible from St. Andrew! Learn tips on reading Bible stories together as family. Then come back for a special blessing and presentation of the Bibles in worship on October 27th. Contact: Shawna Berg
Installation of Pastor Peter Johnson as Senior Pastor
We welcome Bishop Jen Nagel of the Minneapolis Area Synod as she installs Pastor Peter as Senior Pastor. A reception will follow the service in the Fellowship Hall. A livestream will be available at standrewlu.org/live. Clergy are invited to vest. The color of the day is red. Hosts will direct you to where the clergy will gather. Please arrive by 1:30 PM We need volunteers! Please review the available needs for service help, food donation, and reception help by clicking the…
All Saints Sunday
All Saints Sunday is a special day of remembrance when we honor the memory of those loved ones who have passed away and are now living on in heaven with our Lord. If you have lost someone special in your life, we invite you to join us for worship when we look to our hope in Christ, even in times of grief. Our morning services offer moving music, inspired preaching, and lighting candles as we remember the saints.
Feed My Starving Children MobilePack Event
Feed My Starving Children MobilePack Event Friday, October 4Two packing sessions: 4:00-6:00 PM and 6:30-8:30 PM Saturday, October 5Two packing sessions: 9:00-11:00 AM and 12:00-2:00 PM Ages: Family friendly, 5 to 85 years old Turn hunger into hope with your own two hands by packing nutritious meals for hungry children around the world. St. Andrew is partnering with Feed My Starving Children again this year to host a 2-day MobilePack Event on October 4 and 5. Our goal is to collectively pack…
Dinner for Eight
Description: Get connected and find community with others in your church family. Gather monthly for four months in groups of eight to enjoy a casual, relaxed meal together. This is not a lecture; nor is it a book study. The focus is on forming and caring for new relationships and inviting God to be a part of it. Materials can be made available to help shepherd conversation. All are welcome to participate. Sign up as an individual or a couple.…
High School Leadership Team
Age Range: 9th–12th Grade Days/Times: Varies Description: Are you looking for a place to volunteer? Are you looking to share your gifts of leadership, or to earn volunteer hours for an organization? We have many ways you can be involved, from teaching Sunday School, volunteering with Parent’s night out or serving as leader for one of our Serve and Play Release Days! SIGNUP TO COME Contact: Caleb Wragge or Shawna Berg
Fore! The Guys Retreat 2024
Cost: $180 for lodging and meals, green fees extra (see below) Description: Gentlemen golfers, this year’s golf retreat will be held September 27-29, 2024. The weekend consists of up to three rounds of golf and two evenings at Spirit in The Pines Camp. Take some time for yourself to enjoy the company and conversation with a great group of men, some delicious meals, and some very enjoyable golf! Invite your friends—the more the merrier! We would love to have you…
Book Launch with Pastor Matthew
Description: Join Pastor Matthew and other guests to launch his new book, The End is the Beginning: Revelation, Hope, and the Love that Lit the Stars. Be the first to purchase a (signed!) copy of the book, learn about this strange book of Revelation, and meet a few surprises along the way. Light appetizers will be served and kids of all ages are welcome. Perhaps your youngest might even spark an interest in reading the Bible! Contact: Pastor Matthew