Sonoma Presbyterian Church

Join us to enjoy a family feast in the Fellowship Hall at St. Andrew. The hall will be alive with the tastes, sounds, and ambiance of a Mardi Gras social potluck, complete with themed food, necklaces and masks, music, and lots and lots of eating! And of course, there will be King's Cake with the hidden toy babies inside!

There will be a sign up sheet this Sunday after church in the Narthex.

What is Fat Tuesday? Mardi Gras means "Fat Tuesday" in French, and is the celebratory carnival that leads up to the beginning of Lent.

Each Sunday during Lent, immediately following our worship services, you’re invited to sit down with folks you don’t know well in the spirit of Christian hospitality and fellowship. After an informal offering of communion and short reflection by Nicole, you’ll be given a variety of table topics for reflection and a sharing of stories. Open to adults and children (there will be an activity table for children), this is an opportunity to connect and deepen our relationships in our St. Andrew community.

What is Taizé?

The Taizé community is an international ecumenical Christian community located next to the small village of Taizé outside Cluny in the Burgundy region of France. Founded in 1940 by Br. Roger, who brought together brothers from all over the world, the community has long been committed to promoting and praying for reconciliation, peace, and unity. Each week it welcomes up to 8000 people, mostly young adults, from around the globe. They spend time in prayer, song, Bible study, workshops, discussion, and fellowship.

Unique to the Taizé community is their style of prayer. One aspect of Taizé prayer is the music, which is sung through simple prayer-chants. By singing together simple chants that are short, easy to learn, and repeated many times, those worshipping in the style of Taizé are able to let go with their mind, settle into their hearts, allowing themselves to listen for the Voice of the Holy One.

Jeff Gaines and John Griffin, both retired clergy and regular attenders and friends of St. Andrew, have years of experience leading Taizé services with their congregations in the US and abroad in pilgrimages and retreats.

As we prepare for Easter, St. Andrew Presbyterian Church offers the purchase of an Easter Lily to honor a loved one or "just because".

Purchase an Easter Lily to help decorate our church on Easter Sunday. Sales begin Sunday, March 23rd, in the Narthex.

Lilies are 8” pots (9 + blooms) Cost is $35 each

We will be collecting any wording you'd like to include if you plan to donate in memory or honor of someone. Submitted names will be listed in our Easter morning service bulletin.

~Lilies can be taken home after the Easter morning worship service~

Thank you, in advance, for supporting St. Andrew’s 2025 Easter Service!

6:15am - Outdoor Easter Sunrise Service

One of the worship highlights of the year! Join the Jr. and Sr. High Youth Groups as they lead us in an outdoor service celebrating the Risen Son! This service will include music, scripture and reflection. DRESS VERY WARMLY and join us on the South Patio.

9:30am - Traditional Worship in Our Sanctuary

A joy-filled celebration of the Resurrection and life we have in Jesus Christ! Our Easter Celebration will include special worship music and an Easter Egg hunt for children during Sunday School.

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