The Forum meets Sunday mornings at 9:15 a.m. in the Parish Hall. Here's the Forum schedule for Fall 2022 :
Aging as a Spiritual Practice
No one is getting any younger! In this forum series, we'll explore how the transformations of aging can bring new possibilities, fresh beginnings, a wealth of appreciation, and a depth of gratitude that profoundly affects how our lives proceed.
October 9 -- Bishop Haynes’ visit, including Confirmation
Grateful: The Subversive Practice of Giving Thanks
Based on her book Grateful, the Subversive Practice of Giving Thanks, Diana Butler Bass walks us through a process in which gratitude strengthens our character and moral resolve, giving each of us the possibility of living peaceably and justly - the very essence of what it means to be alive and to know life abundantly.
Christian Ethics
Having come through a consideration of gratitude, now we consider how we can more deeply live an ethical Christian life. The first day in the series we will explore themes of moral theology and the ethos required for moral decision-making. The second day will explore the ethical implications of how decisions we make for our everyday lives (often negatively) impact the environment and people we will never see.
November 27 -- Thanksgiving weekend, no Forum
December 4 - Annual Congregational Meeting, no Forum
Sacrarum Artium
The two-Sunday series in December explores aspects of sacrarum artium: the visual and auditory sacred arts, including an exploration of St. Andrew’s stained glass (sacra visio), music, and poetry (sacra sonus).
December 25 -- Christmas Day, no Forum
Centering Prayer
Centering prayer groups meet on Wednesday evenings at 5:15 p.m. and on Thursday mornings at 7:30 a.m. All are welcome, no matter your level of experience with centering prayer practice. Contact David Lilley for more information.
Women of the Word (WOW) Bible Study
Women of the Word Bible Study is currently on summer break.
Thursday Morning Bible Study
Thursday morning Bible study will return on September 8 at 10 a.m. This is a lectionary-based Bible study. It's a great way to dig deeper into the lectionary readings for the coming Sunday. All are welcome! Bring your Bible - no textbooks or homework required. Meets in the Parish Library.
Children’s Chapel
Sundays beginning at 10:15 AM. Children’s Chapel is a ‘one-room schoolhouse’ where all children aged 3 through 5th grade learn together, the older ones helping the younger ones to understand God’s abundant love for them. Recreation on the playground is followed by a Bible story time and a craft with children returning to the church to join their parents for communion. A small snack will also be provided.
St. Andrew’s Podcast: Love Your Neighbor
Tune in to St. Andrew’s podcast, Love Your Neighbor, with ears to listen and hearts to feel as we talk with all types of people about the challenging issues our world faces and ways to cope with the fear and anxiety many people are feeling right now. It is available on Google Podcasts and Apple Podcasts, and episodes are released every week.
Video series: Conversations on Racism
Click here for video conversations between our rector, Anne Kirchmier and members of the community that explore racism and white privilege.
Family Resource Center
Click here for worship, prayer and formation resources for families to use while observing "safer at home" guidelines.
Praying on Instagram
Follow St. Andrew’s on Instagram (@standrewsnn) for prayers posted several days a week, along with beautiful photography by members of St. Andrew’s.
Devotion & Prayer Resources
Daily prayer and scripture reading is a vital part of any Christian's life. Our website offers some online resources that you might find helpful for your daily practice. Click here.
Video of "Islam for Christians" lecture series
Over six weeks, John Herbst, Ph.D., presented the "Islam for Christians" lecture series. Each talk was video recorded for later viewing. Click here for more info.
