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WEEKLY BULLETIN
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the Episcopal church of st. andrew
fifth Sunday of easter, 18 May 2025
The Fifth Sunday of Easter - In our Gospel reading, Jesus conveys the Great Commandment. Christians are, fundamentally, those who know that God is love, and we know it, not because we are better at loving than anyone else, but because we know that God has loved and trusted us, even before we were either lovely or trustworthy. Join us at 8am for Holy Communion from the Book of Common Prayer. Our 10 o'clock Eucharist features our choir and is live-streamed HERE. The Order of Worship for online viewers is HERE.
Newcomers' Gathering Between Services - There will be a Newcomers Gathering this Sunday, 18 May from 9:15-9:55am (between services) in the parish hall. If you are relatively new to church, please join us for a brief presentation, Q&A, and a tour of the building.
The flowers above the altar are given by Mark Kellett in loving memory of Christine.
Celebrating the Life of Bill Sloan - The Memorial Service for our beloved Bill Sloan takes place on Saturday, 17 May at 11am at All Saints' Church in Peterborough (51 Concord Street). Please keep Wendy and all the family in your prayers. You can read Bill's obituary HERE.
Happy Birthday this week to Kathleen Rusnak, Sue Venable, Lou Moses, Gail Goddard (90th!) and Harvey Best.
Pastor Allen Koop on Stark Decency on Sunday - Wilmot Historical Society is doing what I've meant to do for years at St. Andrew's -- arranging for Allen Koop (Pastor of Wilmot Baptist Church and Elkins Chapel and Professor of History at Dartmouth) to speak about his book Stark Decency -- a wonderful account of how German combat veterans captured in North Africa and Normandy interacted with the little logging town (Stark, NH) that hosted the prison camp. An astonishing thing happened: in their rural isolation, sharing harsh weather conditions and the pinch of wartime rationing, friendships began to develop which continued into the 21st century. Allen speaks at Wilmot Town Hall (9 North Wilmot Road) on Sunday, 18 May at 3 PM. Not to be missed!
Composing A Life Book Group - Our Composing A Life group will discuss My Bright Abyss, by Christian Wiman on Wednesday, 28 May at 4pm and 2 June at 10am. Wiman is a poet, and this is his memoir of his spiritual journey. The Faith & Issues group is currently reading this book as well.
Jared on Genesis 32: A Highlight of the Bible - Our weekly Bible Study with Jared Goldfarb continues this Tuesday as we tackle the wonderful story of how the terrified Jacob encounters the brother whom he cheated out of his birthright and blessing. You can join by clicking on this LINK. The meeting ID is 825 9690 3220. The passcode is 967483. To view a recording of last week's session, click HERE. Our weekly Bible Study will break over the summer, so our last session of the Spring will be on Tuesday, 3 June and we'll resume on Tuesday, 9 September.
Debate on School Funding This Tuesday - Join us on Tuesday, 20 May at 6pm for a debate on the funding of our public schools. Some speakers are scheduled in advance, but BA debates give everyone the chance to have their say. The resolution is: "Our school funding problem should be fixed by expense cuts rather than more state support and taxes." Please note that the resolution does not represent our stance on the issue. Speeches will alternate between those for and against the resolution. It is important to register in advance for the debate by clicking HERE or by emailing Woody at [email protected]. To enable people to arrive straight from work, hearty refreshments will be served from 5:30pm.
May Outreach Offering - Our May Outreach supports our 2025 Voorhees University scholar-intern summer program. Tatyana Russell from the Bahamas and Tayshawn Storto-Shell of Georgia will be with us for eight weeks. Tatyana is interested in medicine. Tayshawn wants to go into sports management. You can learn more about our interns and the internship program by reviewing our May-June Network newsletter. Please consider making a generous contribution to fund this program, which benefits our interns and our community alike. You may make your gift online HERE or by sending a check to the church office or putting a check in the plate on Sunday any time during the month. Your Outreach contributions (marked Voorhees) will be matched by generous anonymous donors.
Camping for Choristers on 30 May! - You'll soon be hearing details of how you can help host youngsters from Boston for outdoor adventures this summer. In the meantime, members of our Youth Choir will be camping at the primitive sites on Mount Sunapee on Friday, 30 May. We need your help with the following:
Services for Mary
As announced on Easter Sunday, Mary MacMillan passed peacefully from this world to the next on the eve of Easter at her RiverMead home in Peterborough. St. Andrew's will host Mary's funeral on Saturday, 31 May at 2pm with a reception following in the parish hall.
We give thanks for these saints of St. Andrew's and pray that their loved ones may be accompanied by the risen Jesus on their journeys of grief.
Phillips Brooks project. We shall host young campers from Boston neighborhoods this summer on 17-18 July and on 30-31 July. Please mark these dates in your calendar as it takes a village.
Congregational Care Committee - Every church seeks to care for its members, but sometimes people fall through the cracks. This happened last year when one of our members had an injury and missed church for months but never received so much as a phone call from the rector or other church member. The Congregational Care Committee (CCC) was formed to ensure this never happens again. Two of CCC members regularly attend the 8 o'clock Eucharist, sit on different sides of church, and will take note and make inquiries if someone misses church for several weeks, informing Jay and Shelly if they are ill and would welcome a visit. Two other CCC members will do the same at 10am, and both sets of volunteers will also make a note of newcomers as well.
If you are ill or know someone who is, please call the office to speak with Shelly who will relay the information to Jay. The CCC will work with Jay to coordinate our support, but the care itself can be delivered by any church member. This often happens naturally through friendships. Any and all church members can be part of this ministry. Please make our Lenten workshops a priority. If you would like to be part of the Congregational Care Committee, please call or email Shelly.
St. Andrew’s Craft Group meets on Tuesdays 9:30-11:30. Crafters of all abilities are welcome. Stop in and enjoy the fellowship!
Opportunities abound at St. Andrew's to deepen your faith.
May God establish God's kingdom in your lifetime and during your days, and within the life of the entire House of Israel, speedily and soon; and we say: Amen.
May God's great name be blessed forever and for all eternity.
May the name of the Holy Blessed One be blessed and praised, glorified and exalted, extolled and honored, adored and lauded, beyond all the blessings, hymns, praises, and consolations that are ever spoken in the world; and we say: Amen.
May there be abundant peace from heaven, and life, for us and for all of Israel; and we say: Amen.
May the one who creates peace in the celestial heights also create peace for us and for all of Israel; and we say: Amen.
Bits & Bobs -
Jay's email and texts: From time to time, scammers create a fraudulent email address similar to Jay's and send out "phishing emails" and texts that impersonate Jay and ask people to reply to the email. Please do not respond. I have two email addresses: [email protected] and [email protected]. If you receive an email asking for a favor, or if the tone strikes you as a bit strange, please check the email address of the sender. And please know that I will not ask for favors, gift vouchers, or money via email. If you are in the slightest doubt, please do not respond to the email and call the office instead.
Monday Meditation at 6pm in the sanctuary. A snippet of scripture and a bit of music lead into 20 minutes of silent prayer.
Prayer List - Ashley, Joanne, Maureen, Sydney Kunz, Daniel Gately, Sharon A., Felicity, Claudia, Danielle Barker, Carrigan, Rachel Canaday, the Shepherd family, Jennifer Anderson, Mary, Stephen, Bruce, Mary M., Serette Beauvoir, Laura, David S., David M., Anne Bailey, Mary Nell, Ann, Bennett Gray, Gary, Janet, Neisja, MaryAnne & Paul.
Pray for the repose of the souls of the recently departed.
We remember with thanksgiving those who died at this time in years past Marge LeClair, Diana Seamans, Pat Attridge, William Kieffer, Carol Jordan, Anna Dufault, Leona Chetwynd, and Christine Kellett.
Are You Caring for Someone with Dementia? Good Day Respite is a day program run by Lake Sunapee VNA that supports adults with mild to moderate memory loss and their caregivers. A Licensed Nursing Assistant oversees the program, which meets throughout the year on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Kearsarge Community Presbyterian Church in New London. Participants are dropped off by their caregivers at 10am and enjoy discussion, games, lunch, crafts, entertainment, and more. Volunteers help facilitate these activities, all of which provide stimulation and socialization for the program participants until their caregivers return to pick them up at 3pm. During the program’s five hours, caregivers of the participants have time for errands, activities, and a much-needed break, knowing their loved ones are in a safe and enjoyable place. The program fee is $50 per day, and scholarships are available for those in need. If you are caring for an individual with dementia, Lake Sunapee VNA can help you determine if the program is right for you. For more information or to set up a time to visit the program, call 603-526-4077.
Feeling Called? Jay spoke about our calling to serve God. If you would like to help lead our worship, our Verger Anne Hall would love to hear from you ([email protected]). There are openings for ushers, acolytes, lectors and chalice bearers. Training is provided. If you would like to learn how to craft the Prayers of the People for Sunday morning worship and take a turn composing them every few months, please be in touch with Jay ([email protected]).
Christian Formation - Opportunities abound at St. Andrew's and in the wider Episcopal Church to deepen your faith.
Goings On About Town
Invitation to Craft Group on Tuesdays - Please join us Tuesdays at 9:30 in the parish hall after winter break. You might:
Openings on Our Altar Guild - St. Andrew's Altar Guild always welcomes new members. If you are looking for a quiet way to be more involved in church activities, please contact JoAnn Hicks or Becky Rylander.
Our Thrift Shop is looking for a few good volunteers to help a couple of hours per week and is open Tuesday - Saturday from 10am - 1pm.. Please contact Jackie Thompson if you can help (603.526.8979)
Newcomers' Gathering Between Services - There will be a Newcomers Gathering this Sunday, 18 May from 9:15-9:55am (between services) in the parish hall. If you are relatively new to church, please join us for a brief presentation, Q&A, and a tour of the building.
The flowers above the altar are given by Mark Kellett in loving memory of Christine.
Celebrating the Life of Bill Sloan - The Memorial Service for our beloved Bill Sloan takes place on Saturday, 17 May at 11am at All Saints' Church in Peterborough (51 Concord Street). Please keep Wendy and all the family in your prayers. You can read Bill's obituary HERE.
Happy Birthday this week to Kathleen Rusnak, Sue Venable, Lou Moses, Gail Goddard (90th!) and Harvey Best.
Pastor Allen Koop on Stark Decency on Sunday - Wilmot Historical Society is doing what I've meant to do for years at St. Andrew's -- arranging for Allen Koop (Pastor of Wilmot Baptist Church and Elkins Chapel and Professor of History at Dartmouth) to speak about his book Stark Decency -- a wonderful account of how German combat veterans captured in North Africa and Normandy interacted with the little logging town (Stark, NH) that hosted the prison camp. An astonishing thing happened: in their rural isolation, sharing harsh weather conditions and the pinch of wartime rationing, friendships began to develop which continued into the 21st century. Allen speaks at Wilmot Town Hall (9 North Wilmot Road) on Sunday, 18 May at 3 PM. Not to be missed!
Composing A Life Book Group - Our Composing A Life group will discuss My Bright Abyss, by Christian Wiman on Wednesday, 28 May at 4pm and 2 June at 10am. Wiman is a poet, and this is his memoir of his spiritual journey. The Faith & Issues group is currently reading this book as well.
Jared on Genesis 32: A Highlight of the Bible - Our weekly Bible Study with Jared Goldfarb continues this Tuesday as we tackle the wonderful story of how the terrified Jacob encounters the brother whom he cheated out of his birthright and blessing. You can join by clicking on this LINK. The meeting ID is 825 9690 3220. The passcode is 967483. To view a recording of last week's session, click HERE. Our weekly Bible Study will break over the summer, so our last session of the Spring will be on Tuesday, 3 June and we'll resume on Tuesday, 9 September.
Debate on School Funding This Tuesday - Join us on Tuesday, 20 May at 6pm for a debate on the funding of our public schools. Some speakers are scheduled in advance, but BA debates give everyone the chance to have their say. The resolution is: "Our school funding problem should be fixed by expense cuts rather than more state support and taxes." Please note that the resolution does not represent our stance on the issue. Speeches will alternate between those for and against the resolution. It is important to register in advance for the debate by clicking HERE or by emailing Woody at [email protected]. To enable people to arrive straight from work, hearty refreshments will be served from 5:30pm.
May Outreach Offering - Our May Outreach supports our 2025 Voorhees University scholar-intern summer program. Tatyana Russell from the Bahamas and Tayshawn Storto-Shell of Georgia will be with us for eight weeks. Tatyana is interested in medicine. Tayshawn wants to go into sports management. You can learn more about our interns and the internship program by reviewing our May-June Network newsletter. Please consider making a generous contribution to fund this program, which benefits our interns and our community alike. You may make your gift online HERE or by sending a check to the church office or putting a check in the plate on Sunday any time during the month. Your Outreach contributions (marked Voorhees) will be matched by generous anonymous donors.
Camping for Choristers on 30 May! - You'll soon be hearing details of how you can help host youngsters from Boston for outdoor adventures this summer. In the meantime, members of our Youth Choir will be camping at the primitive sites on Mount Sunapee on Friday, 30 May. We need your help with the following:
- Transporting gear from church and hanging mosquito netting across the three lean-tos at Site #10 on Friday afternoon.
- Cookout for choristers and their families (about 25 people) at 6pm at Sunapee State Beach.
- Breakfast for about 10 people at Site #10 at 7:00am on 31 May.
- Accompaniment from 8am for the 2.5 mile hike from the campsite to Newbury Town Dock via the Rim and Newbury trails (including the diversion to Eagle's Nest lookout).
- Boat rides (tubing for those willing to brave the cold water) from Newbury Town Dock at 9:30am on Saturday, 31 May.
- Someone to drive Jay's truck laden with choristers' gear from Site #10 to the Newbury Dock between 8:00 and 10:30am.
Services for Mary
As announced on Easter Sunday, Mary MacMillan passed peacefully from this world to the next on the eve of Easter at her RiverMead home in Peterborough. St. Andrew's will host Mary's funeral on Saturday, 31 May at 2pm with a reception following in the parish hall.
We give thanks for these saints of St. Andrew's and pray that their loved ones may be accompanied by the risen Jesus on their journeys of grief.
Phillips Brooks project. We shall host young campers from Boston neighborhoods this summer on 17-18 July and on 30-31 July. Please mark these dates in your calendar as it takes a village.
Congregational Care Committee - Every church seeks to care for its members, but sometimes people fall through the cracks. This happened last year when one of our members had an injury and missed church for months but never received so much as a phone call from the rector or other church member. The Congregational Care Committee (CCC) was formed to ensure this never happens again. Two of CCC members regularly attend the 8 o'clock Eucharist, sit on different sides of church, and will take note and make inquiries if someone misses church for several weeks, informing Jay and Shelly if they are ill and would welcome a visit. Two other CCC members will do the same at 10am, and both sets of volunteers will also make a note of newcomers as well.
If you are ill or know someone who is, please call the office to speak with Shelly who will relay the information to Jay. The CCC will work with Jay to coordinate our support, but the care itself can be delivered by any church member. This often happens naturally through friendships. Any and all church members can be part of this ministry. Please make our Lenten workshops a priority. If you would like to be part of the Congregational Care Committee, please call or email Shelly.
St. Andrew’s Craft Group meets on Tuesdays 9:30-11:30. Crafters of all abilities are welcome. Stop in and enjoy the fellowship!
Opportunities abound at St. Andrew's to deepen your faith.
- A few weeks ago, on the first anniversary of his mother's death, Jared mentioned the traditional mourner's prayer, the Kaddish, which is recited by Jews in Aramaic. Here is Jared's translation.
May God establish God's kingdom in your lifetime and during your days, and within the life of the entire House of Israel, speedily and soon; and we say: Amen.
May God's great name be blessed forever and for all eternity.
May the name of the Holy Blessed One be blessed and praised, glorified and exalted, extolled and honored, adored and lauded, beyond all the blessings, hymns, praises, and consolations that are ever spoken in the world; and we say: Amen.
May there be abundant peace from heaven, and life, for us and for all of Israel; and we say: Amen.
May the one who creates peace in the celestial heights also create peace for us and for all of Israel; and we say: Amen.
- Jay concluded a recent Eucharist with a blessing from Saint Clare and was asked to share it more widely: Go forth without fear, for your Creator has made you holy, has always protected you, and loves you as a mother. With swift pace, light step, and unswerving feet, go in peace to follow the good road, and may God’s blessing be with you always. Amen.
- Faith & Issues meets via Zoom on Saturday mornings from 9:00 - 10:30. The Rev'd Katrina Wagner convenes and coordinates the group. You can contact her at [email protected] if you are interested in learning more about the group and the next book they'll be reading.
- The brainchild of Alison Seward, our "Composing a Life" book group first met in January 2023. Taking its title from Mary Catherine Bateson, the group explores a range of topics related to living well in the last decades of life. See above for meeting dates.
- If you are unable to join us for Midday Prayer at 12 noon in church on weekdays, a group meets online. Please contact Anne Hall ([email protected]) for the Zoom link.
- There are many online prayer tools, but for brevity and quality, Jay highly recommends this 12-minute daily offering: pray-as-you-go.org for your phone or computer.
- The Lectionary Page sets out the Bible passages read in worship on Sundays and other holy days HERE.
Bits & Bobs -
- There will be a Newcomers Gathering on Sunday, 18 May from 9:15-9:55am (between services) in the parish hall. If you are relatively new to church, please join us for a brief presentation, Q&A, and a tour of the building.
- Food Pantry - St. Andrew's is asked to donate canned tuna or chicken in May.
- Thanks for your offers of support for our Voorhees Scholar-Interns this summer! As if she doesn't do enough already, Anne Hall has offered Tayshawn and Tatyana use of a car! In order to balance their schedules and ensure enough down-time, please direct invitations to supper or to an outing or event through Kathy Mathias ([email protected]) and Betsy Dexter ([email protected]) who will be coordinating their schedules.
- Stories of Hope in Hard Times: Storyteller Simon Brooks will be at Epiphany Episcopal Church in Newport on Saturday, 17 May at 6:30 pm to share folk stories from around the world full of humor and inspiration. All are welcome!
- Please remember that the Rev'd Jennifer McCracken is working 3/4 time. Her days off are Tuesdays and Fridays. Jay's day off is Wednesday. Their emails are [email protected] and [email protected].
- On Sunday, 25 May at 3pm at First Baptist Church, Kearsarge Chorale will present a concert of eclectic and inspiring music titled “Hope for the World,” including a song of that name by Jacob Narverud. The program will include pieces by John Rutter and Ola Gjeilo as well as two songs arranged by Joe Henderson, the Chorale’s collaborative pianist. Many St. Andrew’s singers are members of the Chorale. In addition, Dr. Henderson and our own Nicole Densmore will perform a flute/piano work by Francis Poulenc. Tickets may be purchased from Chorale members, at Tatewell Gallery and Morgan Hill Bookstore, or online HERE ($15) or at the door ($20). The student price is $5.
- Please join the Outreach Commission for a presentation about our charitable work and Last Sunday Outreach Offerings after the 10AM service on 8 June. This will be an opportunity to share your thoughts and questions about our engagement with communities in New Hampshire and across the world. We'll benefit from your input, and we'll all go away with a greater awareness of our mission.
- Solar Update. You can’t see it, but there’s plenty of action on the church roof. In the first year of continuous operation, the solar array produced 13% more energy than predicted and saved the church over $4,000. Many thanks to our anonymous donor for moving us toward a more sustainable future.
- Faith & Issues meets on Saturday mornings via Zoom from 9:00 -10:30 under the leadership of the Rev. Dr. Katrina Wagner. Open to all the group will begin discussing My Bright Abyss: Meditations of a Modern Believer on Saturday, 26 April. Please call the office for the Zoom link or to reach out to Katrina at [email protected].
- New London Service Organization invites you to attend the presentation of the Third of a Century Award honoring our own Randy and Ginny Foose on Sunday, 1 June at 1pm at New London Historical Society on Little Sunapee Road.
- Summer Cook-outs will be held on Thursdays from 5:30 - 7:00 on our patio beginning on 19 June. Just roll up with something to put on the grill (hot dog, burger, lentil pattie, sausage, salmon, steak, whatever) and a small side dish or drink to share.
- We have a small but good, informal loaning library in a corner of the parish hall, and Alice Perry needs a colleague or two to manage it. Please speak with Alice or ping her an email ([email protected]).
- We shall host young campers from Boston neighborhoods this summer on 17-18 July and on 30-31 July. They camp at the primitive sites on the shoulder of Mount Sunapee and we engage them in hiking, swimming, kayaking, tubing, stargazing and singing around the campfire. We also feed them. Please mark these dates in your calendar as it takes a village.
- Join us for Midday Worship at noon on weekdays.
- Please make a point of putting on your name tag before worship. Among other things, it allows us to greet each other by name at the Peace. If you don't have a name tag, there's a little sign up sheet by the kitchen door. Thanks
- Rather further afield, the Arava Institute for Environmental Studies in Israel's Negev Desert embodies the cross-community cooperation on which a lasting peace in Israel/Palestine depends. If you're a cycling enthusiast, you might enjoy the Arava Institute's Israel Ride from 28 October - 3 November 2025. Led by (who else?) Jared Goldfarb, there are five days of biking with route options for recreational, experienced, and non-riders. All routes are fully supported with plentiful local food, wonderful crew and mechanics, and great overnight locations. Few tourists venture into the Negev desert, but it's arguably the most beautiful part of Israel. Learn about the desert's ecological challenges and support the Arava Institute. More information HERE.
- Season 5 of The Chosen TV series has been released in cinemas and will be available to stream on AmazonPrime in June. All episodes will stream for free in early Fall. The Rev. Dr. Kathleen Rusnak will lead discussions of each episode beginning on Sunday, 5 October 2025.
- Jay presides at worship services at Sunapee Cove at 1:30 pm on the third Sunday of every month and at 11:00 am at Woodcrest Village on the first Tuesday of alternate months. He'd love to be accompanied this Tuesday (3 December) at Woodcrest by a church member with a strong singing voice.
Jay's email and texts: From time to time, scammers create a fraudulent email address similar to Jay's and send out "phishing emails" and texts that impersonate Jay and ask people to reply to the email. Please do not respond. I have two email addresses: [email protected] and [email protected]. If you receive an email asking for a favor, or if the tone strikes you as a bit strange, please check the email address of the sender. And please know that I will not ask for favors, gift vouchers, or money via email. If you are in the slightest doubt, please do not respond to the email and call the office instead.
Monday Meditation at 6pm in the sanctuary. A snippet of scripture and a bit of music lead into 20 minutes of silent prayer.
Prayer List - Ashley, Joanne, Maureen, Sydney Kunz, Daniel Gately, Sharon A., Felicity, Claudia, Danielle Barker, Carrigan, Rachel Canaday, the Shepherd family, Jennifer Anderson, Mary, Stephen, Bruce, Mary M., Serette Beauvoir, Laura, David S., David M., Anne Bailey, Mary Nell, Ann, Bennett Gray, Gary, Janet, Neisja, MaryAnne & Paul.
Pray for the repose of the souls of the recently departed.
We remember with thanksgiving those who died at this time in years past Marge LeClair, Diana Seamans, Pat Attridge, William Kieffer, Carol Jordan, Anna Dufault, Leona Chetwynd, and Christine Kellett.
Are You Caring for Someone with Dementia? Good Day Respite is a day program run by Lake Sunapee VNA that supports adults with mild to moderate memory loss and their caregivers. A Licensed Nursing Assistant oversees the program, which meets throughout the year on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Kearsarge Community Presbyterian Church in New London. Participants are dropped off by their caregivers at 10am and enjoy discussion, games, lunch, crafts, entertainment, and more. Volunteers help facilitate these activities, all of which provide stimulation and socialization for the program participants until their caregivers return to pick them up at 3pm. During the program’s five hours, caregivers of the participants have time for errands, activities, and a much-needed break, knowing their loved ones are in a safe and enjoyable place. The program fee is $50 per day, and scholarships are available for those in need. If you are caring for an individual with dementia, Lake Sunapee VNA can help you determine if the program is right for you. For more information or to set up a time to visit the program, call 603-526-4077.
Feeling Called? Jay spoke about our calling to serve God. If you would like to help lead our worship, our Verger Anne Hall would love to hear from you ([email protected]). There are openings for ushers, acolytes, lectors and chalice bearers. Training is provided. If you would like to learn how to craft the Prayers of the People for Sunday morning worship and take a turn composing them every few months, please be in touch with Jay ([email protected]).
Christian Formation - Opportunities abound at St. Andrew's and in the wider Episcopal Church to deepen your faith.
- Faith & Issues meets via Zoom on Saturday mornings from 9:00 - 10:30. The Rev'd Katrina Wagner convenes and coordinates the group. You can contact her at [email protected] if you are interested in learning more about the group. They are taking a break over the summer and will meet again in September.
- If you are unable to join us for Midday Prayer at 12 noon in church on weekdays, a group meets online. Please contact Anne Hall ([email protected]) for the Zoom link.
- There are many online prayer tools, but for brevity and quality, Jay highly recommends this 12-minute daily offering: pray-as-you-go.org for your phone or computer.
- The Rev'd Celeste Hemingson offers a weekly Bible study on Zoom that looks at the upcoming Sunday readings. You can contact Celeste at [email protected].
- The Lectionary Page sets out the Bible passages read in worship on Sundays and other holy days HERE.
Goings On About Town
Invitation to Craft Group on Tuesdays - Please join us Tuesdays at 9:30 in the parish hall after winter break. You might:
- work on a project to sell at our Summer Fair or St. Nicholas Fair;
- work on you own project;
- see what others are creating and maybe try something new (one week clay earrings were made using a pasta machine!)
- enjoy lively conversation
- The coffee will be on!
Openings on Our Altar Guild - St. Andrew's Altar Guild always welcomes new members. If you are looking for a quiet way to be more involved in church activities, please contact JoAnn Hicks or Becky Rylander.
Our Thrift Shop is looking for a few good volunteers to help a couple of hours per week and is open Tuesday - Saturday from 10am - 1pm.. Please contact Jackie Thompson if you can help (603.526.8979)
