Prime Timer’s Annual Christmas Pot Luck
Join us for a pot luck lunch & white elephant gift exchange! Contact: Pastor Roger Schindel
‘Christmas Snapshots’ — Annual Sunday School Christmas Program
“Christmas Snapshots” catches snapshots of the characters in the Christmas story as they tell the story of Jesus’ birth! Come hear the story through our Children’s choirs and Sunday School kids as they share their gifts of music, creative pictures and the narrated story. Christmas Volunteers Needed! Christmas is just around the corner with lots of opportunities to volunteer! Ushers and greeters are needed for our Monday, Dec 18 for “I Won’t Be Home for Christmas,” Sunday, December 24 for Christmas Eve and Monday, Dec 25 for Christmas…
Women of the Word-AM
Age Range: Adult women Days/Times: Wednesdays 9:30–11:30 AM, Winter/Spring study begins January 10 A women’s Bible study of faith and fellowship. Each week includes large group lecture, small group discussion and weekly homework assignments. Each small group includes both in person and virtual options. For beginners through advanced! Study materials need to be purchased by each participant. Scholarships are available. Winter/Spring Study: “The Chosen”. In season 3 we pick up with how Jesus’ followers apply his teachings to their lives, including the following…
Ugly Sweater Sunday
Ugly Sweater Sunday Sunday, December 10 Show your holiday spirit by breaking out your best (or worst?) Christmas sweaters! Creativity and flair are always welcome and prizes will be awarded! Join us for the fun! 7th Annual Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest Dust off those ugly Christmas sweaters, hair tinsel, and your Santa hat, and join us for our 6th Annual Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest! The Uglier the better! Christmas Volunteers Needed! Christmas is just around the corner with lots of opportunities to…
Christmas Gifts for Seniors
Senior Community Services (SCS) is a local organization in Hennepin County that provides services to Seniors in our community. Their mission is to reimagine aging and help Seniors stay safely in their home while receiving home maintenance and support services. Many individuals in this group find themselves lonely and without companionship during the Christmas holiday. Sign up to give a gift ($20-50 value) for a Senior in the program to warm up their Christmas season. Gifts are due Dec. 10.
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 2nd Annual Lefse event in the Fellowship Hall on Saturday, December 9, from 9 AM-noon. We will have a ton of fun as we learn together the lefse preparation and cooking process and enjoy samples of this sweet and savory holiday tradition. Participants don’t…
First Responder Appreciation Meal – 2023
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 commitments to the community! Our plan is to provide homemade bars/cookies as well as hospitality at Fire Station 1 on Monday, December 4th from 10 AM – 2 PM. You are welcome to bake, volunteer, or both to honor our First Responders! If you…
Council Nominations
We are excited to share that we are seeking church council nominations from members of St Andrew. The role of council is to provide guidance and support for all areas of St Andrew. On council, members serve 3 year terms, attend monthly council meetings, and are involved in important decisions for St Andrew to continue as a vibrant church community. If you are interested or know someone that would be great on council, please submit to bdolan@standrewlu.org by November 26.
Thanksgiving Eve Worship & Pie Fellowship
Please join us for a festive worship service for Thanksgiving Eve on Wednesday, November 22 at 7:00 PM. Online live streaming of worship will be available. Our service will continue our tradition of an intergenerational choir. Don’t miss this opportunity to come and be reminded that Thanksgiving is not only a holiday but it is a verb as well; we will offer our gratitude to God for all the blessings in our lives. We will also enjoy the St. Andrew tradition…
Hope for the Holidays
The St. Andrew Grief Ministry team is preparing a special evening to bring hope to those grieving the loss of a loved one. Our evening will include: We look forward to spending this special evening of hope and comfort with you. We encourage you to bring a picture of your loved one to share on our memory table. Contact: If you have questions, please contact Pastor Peter Johnson at pastorpeter@standrewlu.org
Quilting Informational Event
At St. Andrew, we have a 30+ year tradition of quilting for others. We have donated quilts to Lutheran World Relief, EP Police Department, women’s shelters, Messiah Lutheran’s holiday program, patients at Mayo Clinic as well as our newly baptized members and those ill or going through treatment. Stop by on November 19th to see some of the beautiful quilts and learn more about our new quilting group starting soon. To better meet the needs of today’s congregation we will…
Messiah Food Baskets
Age Range: All ages—families welcomed and encouraged Days/Times: Pack bags: Nov. 13–17, Deliver bags: Saturday, Nov. 18 Description: Collate and distribute food bags containing Thanksgiving meal ingredients through Community Bridge and Messiah Lutheran Church at the Center for Changing Lives located at 2400 Park Avenue in Minneapolis. Signup for packing bags Monday, November 13, through Friday, November 17, and/or delivery on Saturday, November 18. All ages—families welcomed and encouraged. Contact: Kathy Olson