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.
A More Just World—Social Justice Group
Age Range: Adults Days/Times: First Wednesdays of each month at 6:30 PM Description: When it comes to matters of race in our community, St. Andrew is dedicated to helping create a more just world for all people through listening, learning, growing, and acting differently. Monthly meetings provide fellowship for people wanting to dedicate themselves to this process on an ongoing basis. Join us for conversation and learning opportunities. We discuss race and healing through the use of readings, videos and…
Spirit Singers
All choirs run September – May. Age Range: 6th–12th grade Days/Times: Wednesdays from 6:30–7:00 PM, September–May Description: The Spirit Singers sing approximately once a month in worship and for special services like Thanksgiving Eve and Christmas Eve. Spirit Singers is a great place to sing with friends, serve God, and to make music with a top-notch director. Occasionally, they combine with the Canticle Choir, Sonshine Singers, and Starlight Singers. Contact: Sarah Gilbertson
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…
Parents Night Out
Age Range: Up to 5th Grade Days/Times: First Friday of the month, beginning November 1, 5:00–8:00 PM Description: Sign up for Parent’s Night Out! Our CYF Staff and Spirit in the Pines Counselors will partner together to provide a fun evening for your children, so you can enjoy an evening out! We will provide crafts, a pizza dinner, recreation time, and a snack each night. Cost is $20 for one child and $10 additional dollars for every additional child. Pre-registration…
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
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. …
Parents Vs Goliath: Parents of Teens & Young Adults
Age Range: Parents of middle schoolers, high schoolers and young adults. Days/Times: 2nd Saturday of each month, 10:15-11:15 AM Description: 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…
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…
Untapping Faith
Location: TBD Description: Meet up with other young adults on the 2nd Tuesday of each month 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
Queer Faith Alliance
Age Range: Teenagers and adults Days/Times: 2nd Wednesday of the month at 6:30 PM, September-May Description: 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…
Moms of Littles
Days/Times: Second Thurs. of the month, beginning October 10 Description: This is a group for moms of young children that meets monthly for support, encouragement and fellowship. This group will also host periodic activities for their families and children. Contact: Shawna Berg
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