St. Andrew's Lutheran Church

HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP
2025-10-22 20:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Youth & Sports Center, 110 East Ave, Mahtomedi, MN, 55115, United States
Gather together! Wednesday nights, September through May, high school students hang out with friends, hear about upcoming events, eat snacks, and spend time in community. No registration needed, drop in anytime.

LIVING HOPE: ONLINE BIBLE STUDY
2025-10-23 10:00 - 11:00 UTC | MN
THURSDAYS 10:00 a.m. | Live via Zoom – Ends on May 7th for the summer.

Asynchronous Bible Study: Sept 25, 2025 and March 19, 2026 (No Zoom, just video recording)SKIP Dates: Oct 16, Nov 27, Dec 25, 2025, and Jan 1, April 2, 2026

Zoom in with Teaching Pastor Amy Mihelich Smith on Thursday mornings as we work our way through the Bible a book at a time. Together, we’ll find hope and promise in our most beloved and most unfamiliar stories in scripture!

Register below to get an email reminder with the ZOOM LINK each week, 30 minutes before the study begins.

SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER
2025-10-23 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-10-27 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Great Hall Narthex, 900 Stillwater Road, Mahtomedi, Minnesota, 55115
The Senior Community Center is open to all senior adults, every Monday—Thursday, 10am–2pm. Drop-ins welcome. But, RSVP is required for lunch. Enjoy fellowship, games, lunch (donations accepted) and periodic services such as tech help, Medicare tutelage, foot care, and more. Check out the lunch menu below and register for lunch HERE or by calling 651.426.3261.

Volunteers welcome! Help at the registration table, greet, serve lunch, play games, or just be a friendly face. Sign up to serve HERE.

THURSDAY NIGHT COMMUNITY MEAL
2025-10-23 18:00 - 19:00 UTC | Great Hall – CRC Entrance/Door #6, 900 Stillwater Rd, Mahtomedi, MN, 55115, United States
Serving our community with a dine-in, warm, home-cooked meal.Thursdays 6-7 pm, Great Hall, Enter Door 6.No registration is necessary!

Please spread the word to those you may know that could benefit from this outreach ministry!

PIE & COFFEE GATHERING
2025-10-23 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Sanctuary Fellowship Hall, 900 Stillwater Rd, Mahtomedi, MN, 55115, United States
At this annual giving event, hear about the future of St. Andrew’s and how your generosity is helping and will help us GROW. Pine Tree Orchard’s classic apple pie and coffee will be served at 6pm in the Sanctuary Fellowship Hall, followed by a brief presentation by Pastor Mike Carlson, Pastor Sarah Breckenridge, and Patricia Ingberg, CFO, as part of our Annual Stewardship Campaign.

ANIMAL ANGELS THERAPY DOG TRAINING 2025-2026
2025-10-23 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-10-25 08:30 - 10:00 UTC | Great Hall Narthex, 900 Stillwater Road, Mahtomedi, Minnesota, 55115
Animal Angels training is for adults and therapy dogs who wish to visit care facilities, hospitals, schools, libraries, shelters, and hospice partners in the metro area, primarily Washington County. Training is open to any dog owner willing to commit to at least one hour per month visit in the following year, plus attending monthly in-service meetings (September through May) during the first year of service. The training class includes:

Preparation for the national Therapy Dog Registration test.

Coverage of facility requirements, aging and illness, and conversational skills for a respectful and meaningful visit.There is no charge for the training, though therapy dog registration organizations charge a nominal testing fee ($10) and an annual registration fee (approximately $50) that includes insurance coverage. For more information and to register, contact Kathryn Monroe.

Regular Meeting Dates: Sept. 20, 27, Oct. 4, 18, 25, Nov. 15, 22, Dec. 6SPECIAL CLASSROOM MEETING DATE: Oct. 23 (6-8pm)

20S AND 30S BOOK CLUB
2025-10-23 19:00 - 21:00 UTC | St. Andrew’s Gathering Space, 900 Stillwater Road, Mahtomedi, Minnesota, 55115
Young adults, come discuss a variety of books, each listed below. Book Club is every other month, October through April. Contact Pastor Amy Mihelich Smith for a free copy of each book!

Oct 23: My Friends – Fredrich Bachman

Dec 4: The Reading List: A Novel — Sara Nisha Adams

Feb 19: The Rosie Project – Graeme Simsion

April 16: The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry – Rachel Joyce

Meeting by the Gathering Space Fireplace

AA - HAPPY HOUR 12 X 12
2025-10-24 17:30 - 18:30 UTC | Great Hall – CRC Entrance/Door #6, 900 Stillwater Rd, Mahtomedi, MN, 55115, United States
Directions: Enter the church campus from the HiltonTrail/Stillwater Rd. intersection and take an immediate left toward the Great Hall. Enter the Great Hall building using door #6 (Community Resource Centerentrance). Room 2 is to the right just inside door #6.

Group meets weekly, except on federal holidays, due to inclement weather, or other church building closure.

AA - 12 X 12 BY THE BOOK
2025-10-24 19:00 - 20:00 UTC | Great Hall – CRC Entrance/Door #6, 900 Stillwater Rd, Mahtomedi, MN, 55115, United States
Fridays, 7:00-8:00 p.m. Great Hall Room 2

Directions: Enter the church campus from the HiltonTrail/Stillwater Rd. intersection and take an immediate left toward the Great Hall. Enter the Great Hall building using door #6 (Community Resource Centerentrance). Room 2 is to the right just inside door #6.

Group meets weekly, except on federal holidays, due to inclement weather, or other church building closure.

AL - ANON - WORKS FAMILY GROUP
2025-10-24 19:00 - 20:00 UTC | Great Hall – CRC Entrance/Door #6, 900 Stillwater Rd, Mahtomedi, MN, 55115, United States
Fridays, 7 p.m.

Great Hall Dot Room

Directions: Enter the church campus from the HiltonTrail/Stillwater Rd. intersection and take an immediate left toward the Great Hall. Enter the Great Hall building using door #6 (Community Resource Centerentrance).

Group meets weekly, except on federal holidays, due to inclement weather, or other church building closure.

NA - SUPPORT GROUP
2025-10-24 19:00 - 20:00 UTC | Great Hall – CRC Entrance/Door #6, 900 Stillwater Rd, Mahtomedi, MN, 55115, United States
Fridays, 7 p.m. Great Hall Room 5B

Directions: Enter the church campus from the HiltonTrail/Stillwater Rd. intersection and take an immediate left toward the Great Hall. Enter the Great Hall building using door #6 (Community Resource Centerentrance). Just inside the building, turn left toward the Community ResourceCenter and continue to Room 5B at the end of the hallway.

Group meets weekly, except on federal holidays, due to inclement weather, or other church building closure.

CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP SERVICE - IN PERSON & ONLINE
2025-10-25 17:00 (America/Chicago) | St. Andrew’s Great Hall, 900 Stillwater Road, Mahtomedi, MN, 55115, United States
Saturday evening worship services are at 5pm in the Great Hall and also live streamed via ChurchOnline.

CONFIRMATION BANQUET
2025-10-25 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | St. Andrew’s Sanctuary Building, 120 East Avenue - Door #1, Mahtomedi, MN, 55115, United States
This special event for our confirmands and their families includes a banquet and rehearsal for Confirmation Sunday.

TRADITIONAL WORSHIP EXPERIENCE - IN PERSON & ONLINE
2025-10-26 09:00 (America/Chicago) | St. Andrew’s Sanctuary Building, 120 East Avenue - Door #1, Mahtomedi, MN, 55115, United States
Traditional worship services typically include Holy Communion, a sermon, hymns, liturgy, and choral and instrumental music. Our 9th Grade students will be confirmed at the 10:30am service only.

SUNDAY SCHOOL 2025-2026
2025-10-26 09:00 - 11:30 UTC | St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, 900 Stillwater Road, Mahtomedi, MN, 55115
On Sunday mornings, children Age 3-Grade 5 enjoy fun, age-appropriate lessons encouraging them to Live In Faith Every day (LIFE). Registration is requested prior to attending, but not required. Plan to fill out a short form upon arrival if you’ve not yet registered kids. Families may attend any Sunday School time, regardless of registered time.

Sanctuary (Traditional worship) at 9 or 10:30am

Great Hall (Contemporary worship) at 9:30am

CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP SERVICE
2025-10-26 09:30 (America/Chicago) | St. Andrew’s Great Hall, 900 Stillwater Road, Mahtomedi, MN, 55115, United States
Sunday morning Contemporary worship services are at 9:30am in the Great Hall.

CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP SERVICE - ONLINE
2025-10-26 10:15 - 11:15 UTC | MN
Enjoy online worship services every Sunday at 10:15am.

TRADITIONAL WORSHIP EXPERIENCE
2025-10-26 10:30 (America/Chicago) | St. Andrew’s Sanctuary Building, 120 East Avenue - Door #1, Mahtomedi, MN, 55115, United States
Traditional worship services typically include Holy Communion, a sermon, hymns, liturgy, and choral and instrumental music. Our 9th Grade students will be confirmed at the 10:30am service.

AA - GRATITUDE IN ACTION
2025-10-26 17:30 - 18:30 UTC | Great Hall – CRC Entrance/Door #6, 900 Stillwater Rd, Mahtomedi, MN, 55115, United States
AA – Gratitude inAction

Sundays, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Great Hall Room 2

Directions: Enter the church campus from the HiltonTrail/Stillwater Rd. intersection and take an immediate left toward the Great Hall. Enter the Great Hall building using door #6 (Community Resource Centerentrance). Room 2 is to the right just inside door #6.

Group meets weekly, except on federal holidays, due to inclement weather, or other church building closure.

AA - HAPPY, JOYOUS, & FREE
2025-10-26 19:00 - 20:00 UTC | Great Hall – CRC Entrance/Door #6, 900 Stillwater Rd, Mahtomedi, MN, 55115, United States
Sundays, 7:00-8:00 p.m.

Great Hall Room 2

Directions: Enter the church campus from the HiltonTrail/Stillwater Rd. intersection and take an immediate left toward the Great Hall. Enter the Great Hall building using door #6 (Community Resource Centerentrance). Room 2 is to the right just inside door #6.

Group meets weekly, except on federal holidays, due to inclement weather, or other church building closure.

JOURNEY TOGETHER - ITALY
2025-10-27 00:00 - 2025-11-07 23:59 (America/Chicago) | MN
St. Andrew’s Journey TogetherItaly: Religious Art, Culture & CuisineOctober 27-November 7, 2025

From the witnessing of art in Florence, to St. Francis in Assisi, to the martyrs in Rome, this travel experience explores the early church and Christians who lived and died to give witness to their faith. Learn about Christianity in its early centuries. We visit the amazing ruins of Pompeii, marvel at the beauty of the Amalfi Coast, and discover the ancient Roman civilization. Special visits to a winery and farm provide opportunities to enjoy and learn about Italian cuisine. Like ancient Christians before us, we worship , eat, laugh, and experience the joy of Christian community together.This custom-designed travel experience of 12 days and 10 nights takes place when temperatures are cooler and crowds are moderate. Italy’s Mediterranean climate offers an average high temperature in Rome, Florence, and Sorrento of 60 to 70°F during this season. The itinerary is being planned and paced through Carrousel Travel, Minneapolis, with multiple night stays: two nights in Florence, two nights in Assisi in the region of Umbria, three nights in the southern coastal city of Sorrento, and ending with three nights in Rome.

YOGADEVOTION - FALL 2025
2025-10-27 09:00 - 10:00 UTC | Great Hall Narthex, 900 Stillwater Road, Mahtomedi, Minnesota, 55115
Yogadevotion classes are offered as part of the healing ministries of St. Andrew’s Congregational Care Team. We invite all to move mind, body, and spirit in awareness of God’s presence through gentle, breath-guided practice. No experience is necessary!

Two classes are offered each week at St. Andrew’s (Monday morning and Tuesday evening). Both are hybrid classes—you can attend in person in the Great Hall Narthex or via Zoom in the comfort of your home.

Monday 9am Yogadevotion with Penny – Great Hall Dot Room2025-2026 DATES:

September 8, 2025 to October 27, 2025 (8 weeks)

November 3, 2025 to December 15, 2025 (7 weeks)

Tuesday 6:30pm Hatha Yogadevotion with Sandy – Great Hall Narthex2025-26 CLASS DATES:

September 9, 2025 to October 28. 2025 (8 weeks)

November 4, 2025 to December 16, 2025 (7 weeks)

MONDAY PLAYTIME 2025
2025-10-27 09:30 - 10:30 UTC | Youth & Sports Center, 110 East Ave, Mahtomedi, MN, 55115, United States
Meet other families with little ones and allow kids to socialize and burn off energy during parent/guardian supervised open gym time. We’ll end our time with a short storytime and prayer.

September—May • Mondays 9:30–10:30amJune–August • First Monday of the month (June 2, July 7 & August 4, 2025)

Youth & Sports Center Gym (Enter through Door 3 off the East Avenue parking lot)

If you drop off a student at St. Andrew’s Preschools at 9am, you may bring your other littles to the gym to play at that time, but note that staff may not be present until 9:30am.

2024-2025 BAPTISM WORKSHOPS
2025-10-27 13:00 - 14:00 UTC | MN
The one-hour interactive workshop via Zoom covers what baptism is, what it means for you and/or your child, tips for raising a family of faith, and what the day of baptism will look like.

The class will cover: What baptism means in the Lutheran tradition, how to prepare for your child’s baptism, what to expect on the day of their baptism, godparents and how to select them, nurturing faith at home beyond your child’s baptism day, and more! You’ll have the opportunity to connect with other St. Andrew’s families, and have any of your remaining questions about baptism answered.

Please gather these items and have them nearby at the Zoom meeting: A “faith object” (for show-and-tell)— something in your home that reminds you of your faith or helps you practice your faith, a small bowl of water (for a blessing), and a Bible (you can Google for our readings if you don’t have a Bible available).

Your children are more than welcome to join us during the meeting, but they are not required to be present. We understand that some of you will need to move on-and-off-screen to tend to the needs of your little ones during our time together. We are so grateful for this opportunity to gather in whatever way is best for your family!

Please note, a Zoom link will be emailed to you 2-3 days before the workshop.

Thursday dates – 6pm

July 10

Aug 14

Sept 11

Oct 9

Nov 13

Dec 11

Monday dates – 1pm

July 28

Aug 25

Sept 22

Oct 27

Nov 24

Dec 22

TRICKS & TREATS WITH THE MIGHTY ORGAN
2025-10-27 18:00 - 19:30 UTC | St. Andrew’s Sanctuary Building, 120 East Avenue - Door #1, Mahtomedi, MN, 55115, United States
This annual pre-Halloween concert for all ages is a hit with St. Andrew’s attendees as well as the greater community. During this one-hour performance, resident organist Bill Chouinard will play the famous Toccata and Fugue in D Minor by Bach, and other classical and pop favorites on Minnesota’s largest pipe organ! Guests will be thrilled and chilled by special lighting and videos in a concert designed with young listeners in mind. Kids are invited to come in costume to participate in an indoor costume parade for kids. Come early for a pizza meal served from 5-6pm in the adjoining Fellowship Hall. (One slice of pizza, plus salad, fruit, and beverage. Pay-as-you’re-able, suggested donation $3-5/person.) An offering will be received with a special organ “trick” and refreshments and treats will be available after the program.

HIGH SCHOOL BIBLE STUDY
2025-10-27 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | St. Andrew’s Sanctuary Building, 120 East Avenue - Door #1, Mahtomedi, MN, 55115, United States
This Monday night Bible study just for High Schoolers will meet weekly, alternating between an independent Bible study and joining Pastor Amy Mihelich Smith’s Bible study on “The Chosen.” Contact Robin Kime for more information.

YOUNG ADULT ZOOM BIBLE STUDY
2025-10-27 19:00 - 20:00 UTC | MN
Zoom in with other young adults for a weekly Bible Study led by Kendra Fleming.

TUESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY
2025-10-28 07:00 - 08:00 UTC | MN
Hybrid: Zoom and In Person with Pastor Emeritus John Straiton

Join Pastor Emeritus John Straiton for Tuesday Morning Bible Study live, on Zoom, and in person in the Fellowship Hall on Tuesday mornings at 7am. Pastors Brian Norsman and John Swanson host in person each week to gather around tables in fellowship and to listen to Pastor Straiton’s teaching.

Contact Dianne Nash at dnash@saintandrews.org for the Zoom meeting link. Miss a week? Check the library of the past few Bible studies.
