Young Adults, Men, Women & Seniors

Young Adults
If you’re in your 20s or 30s, come meet other young adults and enjoy fun outings and activities. Search for Young Adult events below or contact Pastor Amy Mihelich Smith.

MEN
Men of all ages and stages of life are invited to engage at a variety of events throughout the year. Find events for guys using the search below or follow us on Facebook!

Women
Women of all ages gather all year long to grow in faith and lift each other up. Connect at events just for women—use the search below to find your fit or follow us on Facebook!

SENIORS
The Senior Community Center is open every Monday—Thursday, 10am–2pm. Drop-ins welcome. But, RSVP is required for lunch. Enjoy fellowship, games, meal (donations accepted), and periodic services. Register HERE or call 651.426.3261.
STAFF CONTACTS

TEACHING PASTOR
Amy Mihelich Smith
Pastor Amy Mihelich Smith has been St. Andrew’s Teaching Pastor since 2020, leading Christian education for all ages. Previously, she served in outdoor ministry at Luther Crest Bible Camp in Alexandria, the ELCA's Young Adults in Global Mission (YAGM) program in Rwanda, and CYF ministry in Minneapolis. She majored in English and Political Science, with a concentration in Women’s & Gender Studies at St. Olaf College and earned her MDiv at Luther Seminary with a concentration in Justice and Reconciliation.
Before attending seminary, Amy worked as a reporter and editor for the Apple Valley Sun ThisWeek newspaper. She lives in St. Paul with her husband, Bryan, and their dog, Pepper. She likes to unwind by reading, running, doing yoga, hiking, snowboarding—and if any of these activities happen up north, even better!

VOLUNTEER, MEMBERSHIP & ADULT MINISTRY DIRECTOR
Sue Lennartson
Sue Lennartson has served at St Andrew’s for a couple decades in a variety of positions— CYF (Children, Youth & Families), Women’s Ministry, Small Groups, Hospitality, New Members, and Adult Ministry. After graduating from Gustavus Adolphus College with a degree in Teaching (Biology & Health) she taught P.E., gymnastics and figure skating. She’s taken classes at Luther and Fuller Seminaries, and trained to be a Spiritual Director with Christos. Mission trips to Liberia, Ukraine, Haiti, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Slovakia, Jamaica, and Brazil have fueled her passion for sharing the Gospel around the world. Sue married her High School sweetheart, Tom, and they were married 54 years when he passed in 2022. Together they had two sons and four grandkids.
Always ready with a funny story about her life, Sue loves to laugh with others… and at herself. (Life motto: Never travel without a costume!) Her hobbies include swimming (racing and synchronized), downhill skiing, cribbage, reading, and writing. Above all else, she’s humbled to witness the power of the Holy Spirit and feel the provision of God’s grace and mercy.

SENIOR ENGAGEMENT DIRECTOR
Carrin Mahmood
Carrin first joined St. Andrew's staff as Women's Ministry Director in 2001. She's worn many hats since coming on board, including being part of the start-up team for the St. Andrew's Family Shelter in Hugo. That led to her assuming the role of Shelter Operations Director. She retired in 2024, then quickly failed at retiring and decided to come back to St. Andrew's again. Carrin's excited to begin this new community engagement ministry for senior adults.
Carrin grew up on the East side of St. Paul, went on to attend Concordia University in Nebraska, and earned an M.A. in theology from Wartburg Seminary. She and her husband Craig have three adult daughters, a son, and two grandkids. When not working, she writes the Vivianna Luxe Cozy Mystery series about two friends who stumble into trouble in a church set near Stillwater, Minnesota (because she will never run out of material!). She and her daughters lead a women’s adventure program called Minnesota Women in the Wild, where they hike, bike, kayak, dogsled, sail, and dragon boat, encouraging women of all ages to get outside and try new things.