Events

Each Tuesday evening during the Season of Lent, the Revs. John Griffin and Jeff Gaines will lead a simple candlelight service of Taizé Prayer Around the Cross. 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. Over the years, the Taizé community has developed a style of worship that reflects its lifestyle: simple, beautiful and prayerful. 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, we are able to let go of our thoughts, settling into our hearts, allowing ourselves to listen for the Voice of the Holy One. Come join us!

Attention St. Andrew Families with kids from infant - 12th grade: Join us for our monthly family gathering. This is a potluck intended for our families to gather, eat together, play and build community. We’ll meet at the Sonoma Plaza by the small kids playground (may be moved to the St. Andrew Fellowship Hall depending on weather). Bring yourselves (and friends) - the point is to gather and enjoy time with our church community, a dish/food to share and your own beverages for yourself or to share, and bring your own reusable plates, silverware, napkin and cups, if you can.

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.

Preschool through 5th grade (preschool attendees should have completed at least one year of preschool). You may remember Joseph as the guy with the colored coat. But there's more to his story! Join Joseph as he swats away scorpions in a dark prison cell...stroll through the golden splendor of Pharaoh's palace...experience exotic sights and smells in an Egyptian bazaar...be carried away by music wafting through enticing desert air. At Egypt VBS everyone gets to explore firsthand the culture of Joseph's world.

JOIN US FOR COFFEE AND CONVERSATION! We enjoy connecting as a church family and meeting new people—please join us for coffee after worship service each Sunday! Our weekly coffee service is going "green"! Since there are no compostable paper coffee cups available, we are now serving coffee in ceramic mugs. Enjoy your favorite coffee or tea then put your used cup in the designated area and the Coffee Team will put them in the dishwasher. If you accidentally take the mug with you, please return it (You are also more than welcome to bring your own mug!).

IT’S IMPORTANT TO FOSTER CONNECTIONS AS A CHURCH FAMILY! We invite and encourage everyone at our worship service to take a moment to introduce yourself and extend a warm welcome to someone you may not know yet. Each introduction not only enriches our worship experience but also contributes to the supportive environment we cherish at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church. Let's embrace this joyful opportunity together, knowing that every warm welcome can lead to meaningful relationships and spiritual growth for us all!

ON GOING EVENTS:

YOGA OFFERING AT ST. ANDREW—Wednesday mornings from 9:30-10:30am in the Fellowship Hall. Taught by St. Andrew member Leana Medina Beltz. Yoga is the union of the spirit, body, breath and mind. It’s a moving meditation and prayer. Please join me for an all level Hatha yoga class. My goal is to create a welcoming environment to allow everyone to practice according to their abilities. Please bring a mat, blanket/towel, and any other props along with an open mind and heart. Leana Medina-Beltz is a passionate yoga teacher who has completed her 500 hour teacher training and has been teaching for over 12 years. She has been trained in Hatha, Vinyasa, Chair, Back Care, Restorative and Aerial Yoga. If you have any questions-you can email Leana

ST. ANDREW CHORALE AND BELL CHOIR: Share your musical talents with the Congregation! The St. Andrew Chorale Rehearses on Wednesday evenings 6:00-7:00pm followed by the St. Andrew Bell Choir Rehearsal on Wednesday evenings from 7:00-8:00pm. See Barret if you are interested in joining! Note: this group takes a summer hiatus and meets Fall-Spring

FRIDAY MORNING WOMEN’S MEDITATION—9:30-10:30am in the St. Andrew Conference Room Whether you’re a meditation guru or just needing some quiet time to yourself, we want to provide a space for you to decompress and connect with other women. Childcare is provided if requested. All are welcome; bring a friend! Note: this group takes a summer hiatus and meets Fall-Spring.

GRACEFUL AGING WOMEN’S GROUP—every 2nd and 4th Fridays from 2:00-3:15pm on Zoom. All women are welcome—contact Nancy Kirkpatrick with questions.

ACOUSTIC SUNDAY—One Sunday of the month during Worship Service at 9:30am—A slightly less traditional service with acoustic music throughout the service

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