“I am the good shepherd. The Good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.” – John 10:11   This weekend, we gather to  give thanks for Christ who promises to shepherd us beyond our wants, beyond our fears from death to life.

Jesus himself stood among the disciples and said to them, “Peace be with you.” This weekend we encounter the risen Christ who appears to us in the midst of our doubts and fears and empowers us to go out and serve as his hands and feet in the world.

Christ Is Risen!  He is Risen Indeed! On behalf of the Staff and Congregational Council of St. Andrew’s , we wish you a truly blessed Easter.  May you find in Christ’s promises, love and forgiveness, reconciliation and reunion, healing and hope in your lives. Christ is Risen!  He is Risen Indeed!

Good Friday “For God so loved the world…” We hope that many of you will be able to join us for our Tenebrae Service @ 7:30 this evening. Celebrate the Resurrection with us –  Easter Vigil ( Liturgy of Light, Word, Baptismal Remembrance, and Holy Communion) –  5:00 PM In this historic, deeply symbolic service, we are reminded of the […]

Then they brought the colt to Jesus and threw their cloaks on it; and he sat on it. Many people spread their cloaks on the road, and others spread leafy branches that they had cut in the fields. Then those who went ahead and those who followed were shouting, ‘Hosanna! Blessed is the one who comes in […]

Very truly, I tell you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the ground and dies, it remains just a single grain; but if it dies it bears much fruit. ~John 12:24 This weekend, as we draw closer to the events of Holy Week and the cross, we look at the intersection between Christ’s journey of […]

For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life. ~John 3:16 This weekend we hear what Martin Luther called “the Gospel in miniature” and ponder where healing and abundant life is found.

Jesus answered them, “Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up.” The Jews then said, “This temple has been under construction for forty-six years, and will you raise it up in three days?” But he was speaking of the temple of his body.    In this weekend’s Gospel, we witness Jesus cleansing the […]

“And the Spirit immediately drove him out into the wilderness.” ~Mark 1:12 This weekend we reflect on the wilderness journeys of our lives and the God who meets us there with providence and grace.   Also, we remind you to mark your calendars for the Ordination of Tom Natalini taking place at St. Andrew’s next […]

“Six days later, Jesus took with him Peter and James and John, and led them up a high  mountain apart, by themselces.  And he was transfigured before them. –  Mark 9:2 As we gather this weekend, we are reminded of Christ’s power, love, and amazing grace in both the mountaintops and the valleys of our lives.