Benevolence Fund Q4 2024 Application Deadlines
The fourth quarter deadlines for the 2024 Endowment Fund and Benevolence Fund grants are approaching. If you are interested in supporting an organization where growth in faith, Christian service, or growth in giving is fostered, please consider submitting an application before the deadline. The Endowment Fund supports one-off capital or project expenses, and that deadline is November 5, 2024. The Benevolence Fund supports ongoing expenses of organizations inside or outside the congregation including those with whom St. Andrew has ongoing…
Thanksgiving Eve Worship & Pie Fellowship
Wednesday, November 27, 6:30 PM Thanksgiving Worship and Pie Fellowship continues as a tradition at St. Andrew where we share and celebrate our gratitude. The event thrives on the generosity of time and talents from ushering during worship service, bringing pies, to serving pie at fellowship, and everything in between. Explore the options on SignUp Genius for different ways to serve and discover how you can help make this festive event happen.
College Ministry Meet-up
All college-aged adults are invited for Zumba, Pizza, a Faith talk, and campfire songs. We will be in the youth room catching up and hanging out. This will be an opportunity to see friends that you haven’t seen in a while, all surrounded by the love of God.
Hope for the Holidays
When you’ve lost a loved one, the holiday season may leave you feeling alone, confused, and filled with a great deal of stress, anxiety, depression, anger, and sadness. Please join us for a special night of remembrance as we join together to hear practical coping strategies, discuss dealing with hard-hitting emotions, what to do about traditions, tips for attending social events, and where to find comfort and strength to help you navigate the holiday season. We encourage you to bring…
Timothy Graf CD Release Concert
St. Andrew’s Director or Music and Worship Tim Graf has just released a new album of his original music called “Hymns Retold”. We invite you to celebrate this release with a free concert at St. Andrew on Sunday, November 24 at 4:00 PM. The concert will feature many of the songs from the new album along with some favorites from previous albums as well. Special guest vocalist Elliana Meier will be performing as well. All are welcome- we hope you…
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Friends and Family Support Group
Age Range: Adults Days/Times: 4th Thursday of the month from 6:30-8:00 PM in room 207A (enter through the main church doors) Description: Do you have a friend or loved one that lives with a mental illness? Gain insight from the challenges and successes of others facing similar experiences, build understanding and awareness, and connect with others. The group is led by trained leaders with lived experience. Join us, this journey is better traveled in community with others. Contact: Laura Hoffer at…
Thank You Breakfasts
Thank You Breakfasts November 11, 14, 18, 21 at 7:30 or 9:00 AM Thank you for your gifts that contribute to the impact of St. Andrew’s ministry on the world. You are invited to participate in a Thank You Breakfast to learn more from Senior Pastor Peter Johnson and others about St. Andrew’s impact on the world as we look ahead to 2025. These fellowship breakfasts are held in the Fellowship Hall. They are 60 minutes long, but you can…
Serve and Play Release Day
Age Range: 6th–8th Grade Days/Times: 9:00 AM–4:00 PM Description: When your kids are off of school St. Andrew is on! Join us for Serve and Release Days. We will play games, do bible study, do a service project, and then have a fun field trip in the afternoon. The cost is $50 and includes admission, transportation, snacks, and lunch. Registration and all the details of the day will be made available approximately one month before each release day Cost: $50…
Endowment Fund Q4 2024 Application Deadline
The fourth quarter deadlines for the 2024 Endowment Fund and Benevolence Fund grants are approaching. If you are interested in supporting an organization where growth in faith, Christian service, or growth in giving is fostered, please consider submitting an application before the deadline. The Endowment Fund supports one-off capital or project expenses, and that deadline is November 5, 2024. The Benevolence Fund supports ongoing expenses of organizations inside or outside the congregation including those with whom St. Andrew has ongoing…
Go Wild!
Age Range: All ages Days/Times: November 3, 5:00 PM Description: Join other St. Andrew families as the Minnesota Wild take on the Toronto Maple Leafs! Tickets are $49 and are first come first serve for the first 45 people who sign up! Signups go live on September 8th! REGISTRATION IS FULL We will meet at Xcel Energy Center. Contact: Shawna Berg
Home Leaf Raking
Event Description: What better way to spend a sunny, beautiful fall day than with family and friends outside among all the brightly colored leaves? Seniors in our community need the help! Come join other volunteers from your St. Andrew family helping senior members of our community for a morning of leaf raking. We will be helping the HOME program (Household & Outside Maintenance for Elderly) on Saturday, November 2 at 9 AM. Meet at St. Andrew to receive home assignment.…
Thursday Night Kickball
Days/Times: Thursday evenings Location: Bloomington area Description: Thursday nights throughout the fall St. Andrew sponsor’s a team of young adult members to play kickball. We cheer each other on and enjoy some drinks after our games. If you are interested please let us know! Contact: Dan Kibat or Caleb Wragge