Welcome, below you can find a listing of upcoming events and ministries at St. Andrew. You can use the yellow button above to filter by category or change views. Some ongoing ministries or service opportunities may be listed on their ministries pages.
Loom Knitting Class and Gathering
Those with no loom knitting experience along with experienced loom knitters are invited to gather on the dates noted below for an easy-to-learn hat knitting class and connect with others from St. Andrew. Beginner knitters will be provided the loom, tools, yarn, and instructions to knit a hat that will be donated to charity. Beginners will complete the brim of a hat, and will knit the balance of the hat on their own at home. At the next gathering you will remove the hat from the…
Feed My Starving Children – Children’s Ministry
Join us for a packing session at the Chanhassen Feed My Starving Children packing site! Come together with members of the St. Andrew community to pack food for people around the world who are in need of the nutrition that the manna packs provide! Open to young children with their families, or middle school and high school youth that want to come serve! Any other St. Andrew members that want to join us to make a difference are welcome! Register…
Parents Vs Goliath : Parents of High Schoolers Group
In the story of David and Goliath, David was in a fight against Goliath, a giant man feared by many. David trusted in his own abilities to overcome this giant of a person. In our Group we are here to overcome the “Giants” of raising a teen. Whether it is connecting with your child, navigating social media, or just talking with other parents. We are here to support each other and build each other up. This is a judgment free…
Job Transition Support
Age Range: 18 or older Are you in one of the following situations: Just starting to look for your first job or been out of the work environment for awhile? Are your current search efforts not working out the way you hoped? Not pleased with your current job and not sure how to start a search process? One of our members, Rich Gruenhagen, is available to help provide direction and support. This includes how to find jobs that are not…
Summer Grief Support Group
Note: Enter through door 10 or the main entrance to avoid the stairs. Going through the loss of a family member or friend is a challenging time. A drop-in support group may be just the thing you need for support and encouragement. Join us at our Summer Grief Support Group lead by experienced and trained grief support facilitators from the Southwest Grief Coalition. This session is designed to be a drop-in format for conversation and encouragement. No registration is necessary.…
Untapping Faith
Meet up with other young adults on the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 7:00–9:00 PM at a local brewery. We share conversation around the intersections of faith and our daily lives. N/A options are always available. Contact: Caleb Wragge
Summer Socials
Summer Socials are back! The CYF Team hosts a community event for all to enjoy and connect with others. Join us for food trucks, bouncy house, games, and live entertainment in St Andrew’s parking lot. Come for fun and fellowship for all ages! Invite your friends and neighbors. All are welcome! Contact: Shawna Berg
Patio Crawl
Age Range: Adults Looking for an easy way to connect with others from St. Andrew in a friendly and relaxed setting? In order for us to grow in our friendships and Christian faith, we are encouraged to engage with others from our church community. Join St. Andrew staff and other members and friends for casual conversation and easy discussion topics. No preparation is needed. Come as you are. Upcoming Locations Contact: Pastor Peter Johnson
3rd Saturday Women’s Bible Study
Age Range: Adult women Days/Times: 3rd Saturday of the month (excluding December– March), 8:30–10:30 AM Description: Join us to discuss the scripture for that Sunday’s worship. We welcome women of all ages and stages of life to participate. No advance preparation needed. Contact: Judy Burke at pburkea@msn.com
Men Who Love Old Cars
Old Cars Men’s Group is meant to merge together interest in refurbished old cars and the faith we share. Join classic car enthusiast David Lerseth (a retired ELCA pastor) for monthly gatherings at St. Andrew to share your car and discuss basic Christian teaching and spirituality through easy conversation. And we always have coffee, juice, and donuts. Contact: David Lerseth
St. Andrew Book Group
First or Second Monday of the month at 1:00 and 7:00 PM , September–May Book Group meetings are held in Room 207 at St. Andrew. Participants are welcome on a regular or drop-in basis. Please join us for a lively discussion and small group fellowship. Contacts: Afternoon session: Cori Eichelberger irocknits@gmail.com or 804-937-4853 Evening session: Jodi Collis King jcollisking@msn.com
Queer Faith Alliance
Queer Faith Alliance is a small group learning together about how we as individuals, families, and the church can be fully welcoming and inclusive to the LBGTQ+ community. It is the responsibility of the Church to affirm all people and celebrate orientations and gender expressions that have often been targeted. When we work in community to feel God’s all-embracing love, we are stronger for it. Find support and encouragement while discussing current events, reading articles and books, and utilizing other resources. Members…