Events

During the Season of Advent Revs. John Griffin and Jeff Gaines will lead an Advent Taizé Prayer Service on Tuesday, December 17 at 6.30pm. 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 (19-30 year olds), from around the globe. They spend time in prayer, song, Bible study, workshops, discussion, and fellowship. The community has developed a style of worship that reflects its lifestyle: it is simple, beautiful and prayerful. An 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, and to settle into their hearts, allowing themselves to listen to the Voice of the Holy One. Our prayer is that this service will give you a chance to pause and listen during these Advent Holy Days of the Holiday season. 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 in the St. Andrew Fellowship Hall. 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. Taylor will be sending out more details as we get closer.

Come celebrate the joy, warmth, and light of the holiday season through music in the St. Andrew Sanctuary! We are grateful to be able to host an Epiphany benefit concert featuring the St. Andrew Flute Trio, St. Andrew’s singing chorale and handbell choir led by Coordinator of Music Ministry and pianist Barret Wilber who will also include holiday and classical selections. The concert will be open to the public with a suggested donation of $10. All proceeds will go to F.I.S.H. (Friends in Sonoma Helping).

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 in the St. Andrew Fellowship Hall. 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. Taylor will be sending out more details as we get closer.

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!).

WORSHIP VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Are you looking for a way to be of service alongside our St Andrew family? We’re looking for 2 ushers each Sunday to help collect the offering, be helpful in seating our congregants, and general service during our Sunday Worship Service. Contact Skye Miller with questions or to sign up.

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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