St. Andrew's Lutheran Church

CANCER CONNECT - WINTER/SPRING
2025-02-27 18:45 - 20:15 UTC | Sanctuary Pastors Room, 900 Stillwater Road, Mahtomedi, Minnesota, 55115
If you are a cancer survivor, caregiver, or have a loved-one with cancer, we welcome you to join us for fellowship (masks required to protect the immuno-compromised. This group will be facilitated by Micki Smith, a member of our congregation who has traveled a cancer journey of her own. In 2016 Micki was diagnosed with Stage 3B Appendiceal Cancer and subsequently went through surgery and extensive chemotherapy. She is very grateful to be alive today. During her journey, Micki was able to connect with someone else with cancer. Together they walked with Christ, and were able to provide each other much-needed comfort and support. In Micki’s own words “God nudged me to help connect with others confronted with cancer–both survivors and caregivers. My desire is to offer fellowship which will be centered around God’s love and support for us.”

This support group is offered both in-person and via Zoom.

Please contact Micki Smith at 763.913.4048 with questions.

Registration is requested.

THURSDAY NIGHT COMMUNITY MEAL
2025-02-27 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!

AL - ANON - INNER PEACE FAMILY GROUP
2025-02-27 11:00 - 12:00 UTC | Great Hall – CRC Entrance/Door #6, 900 Stillwater Rd, Mahtomedi, MN, 55115, United States
Al-Anon – Inner Peace Family Group

Thursdays, 11:00 a.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.

LIVING HOPE: ONLINE BIBLE STUDY
2025-02-27 10:00 - 11:00 UTC | MN
THURSDAYS 10:00 a.m. | Live via Zoom

Skip Dates: 11/28/24, 12/26/24, 1/2/25, 4/17/25

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 here to get an email reminder with the Zoom link each week, 30 minutes before the study begins:

ST. ANDREW'S ADULT CHOIR REHEARSAL
2025-02-26 19:30 - 21:00 UTC | St. Andrew’s Sanctuary Building, 120 East Avenue - Door #1, Mahtomedi, MN, 55115, United States
Be a part of the amazing music ministry by joining the St. Andrew’s Choir! Adults rehearse weekly on Wednesdays in Sanctuary Room B02, from August 28, 2024 through May 21, 2025. St. Andrew’s Choir is open to all singers. Contact Andy Haase via mail or call 651.762.9123 if you’re interested!

LIFEU - LIFE GROUPS
2025-02-26 19:15 - 20:00 UTC | St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, 900 Stillwater Road, Mahtomedi, MN, 55115
LIFE Groups, led by a trained facilitator, are small group experiences built around our weekly Wednesday LIFE Talks. They provide opportunities to dive deeper into the topic in an intentional and meaningful way. LIFE Groups connect you with one another and, ultimately, to our greater church family as you share in challenging conversations, sharing, laughter, and prayer.

Most LIFE Groups meet Wednesday evenings, 7:15-8pm, immediately following the LIFE Talks, though other days and daytime options are available. Joining a LIFE Group for the first time? Welcome! Be sure to register (link below) and someone will contact you with more information. Returning to a LIFE Group? Notify your group leader—or just show up!

Returning to a LIFE Group? Notify your group leader—or just show up! Find more details about LIFEU at saintandrews.org/LIFEU.

LENTEN MENTOR ORIENTATION
2025-02-26 18:30 - 19:30 UTC | St. Andrew’s Sanctuary Building, 120 East Avenue - Door #1, Mahtomedi, MN, 55115, United States
This kickoff for the Lenten Mentoring Program will highlight the importance of student mentoring to grow and mature in their faith. Orientation is for all Confirmation students in Grades 6-8, parents, and mentors.

LIFE TALKS
2025-02-26 18:30 - 19:15 UTC | Sanctuary Fellowship Hall, 900 Stillwater Rd, Mahtomedi, MN, 55115, United States
February 19 & 26Growing Healthy RelationshipsJEFF AND MARY SANDERSClose, intimate relationships (such as a spouse or significant other, family member, good friend, or neighbor) are increasingly important as we desire a sense of belonging and community in a fractured world. They can also require an investment of time and energy. We’ll explore how to start, tend to, and end our most significant relationships—and how our faith is lived out in and through these personal connections.

Our premiere adult education ministry includes inspiring weekly LIFE Talks and small group connections through LIFE Groups. The goal of LIFEU is to inspire you to “Live In Faith Everyday” (LIFE) rooted in the words of Jesus from John 10:10: “I came that they may have LIFE, and have it abundantly.” This year we seek to “Flourish Together,” wrestling with timely and relevant issues with those who know what it takes to flourish together in our relationships and communities.LIFE Talks Dates & Topics:October 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 • Civility in Difficult TimesNovember 6, 13 & 20 • Nourish to FlourishJanuary 8, 15, 22 & 29 • Christianity in ContextFebruary 5, 12, 19 & 26 • Relationships Matter

JEFF AND MARY SANDERS draw upon more than 25 years of traveling and teaching on growing healthy relationships. Both are licensed marriage and family therapists with extensive backgrounds in private practice counseling, as well as leading trainings and workshops on mental health topics, spirituality, and faith. Mary and Jeff are both graduates of Bethel Seminary.

HANDBELLS REHEARSAL
2025-02-26 18:15 - 19:15 UTC | St. Andrew’s Sanctuary Building, 120 East Avenue - Door #1, Mahtomedi, MN, 55115, United States
Open to adults, the handbell choir rings once-a-month during the 9 and 10:30am worship services, as well as for Christmas events. Rehearsals are Wednesday evenings from 6:15–7:15pm. In addition to regular handbell ringers, experienced ringers are needed as substitutes. Contact Andrew Haase, Music Director 651.762.9123. No handbell rehearsals on 12/15/14 and 1/1/25.

YOUTH CHOIR (6-12)
2025-02-26 17:30 - 18:15 UTC | St. Andrew’s Sanctuary Building, 120 East Avenue - Door #1, Mahtomedi, MN, 55115, United States
Youth Choirs meet Wednesday evenings from 5:30pm to 6:15pm – September 11, 2024 – May 14, 2025

St. Andrew’s Youth Choir (6-12)Director: Andy HaaseMeeting in Room B02This group is designed for the active student who loves to sing a variety of exciting music from contemporary to traditional. This group typically sings once per month and at various festival Sundays including Christmas and Easter. Small groups from this choir will also sing at various church services.

CHORISTERS (K,1,2)
2025-02-26 17:30 - 18:15 UTC | St. Andrew’s Sanctuary Building, 120 East Avenue - Door #1, Mahtomedi, MN, 55115, United States
Youth Choirs meet Wednesday evenings from 5:30pm to 6:15pm – September 11, 2024 – May 14, 2025Director: Miriam SikoraMeeting in Room B01Typically singing in worship one Sunday a month

CELEBRATION SINGERS (3,4,5)
2025-02-26 17:30 - 18:15 UTC | St. Andrew’s Sanctuary Building, 120 East Avenue - Door #1, Mahtomedi, MN, 55115, United States
Youth Choirs meet Wednesday evenings from 5:30pm to 6:15pm – September 11, 2024 – May 14, 2025

Celebration Singers (3,4,5)Director: Victoria SundbergMeeting in Room 203Typically singing in worship one Sunday a month

WEDNESDAY NIGHT DINNER
2025-02-26 16:45 - 18:15 UTC | Sanctuary Fellowship Hall, 900 Stillwater Rd, Mahtomedi, MN, 55115, United States
Wednesday Night Dinner – Runs September 11, 2024 – May 7, 2025 Wednesday night is church night! We serve a delicious meal (made in house!) for children, adults, and families participating in Wednesday programs (including kids and adult choirs, Confirmation, and LIFEU) and anyone looking for a break from cooking. Dinner is available 4:45-6:15pm in the Sanctuary Fellowship Hall. All are welcome! NEW FALL 2024: We’re piloting a “pay-as-you’re able” plan for dinner. Suggested donation is $4-6 for children (ages 3 and up) and $6-8 for adults. Cash, check, debit/credit cards, and Apple Pay are accepted. VOLUNTEER! We can use your help! Join our volunteer teams that prepare the meals on Tuesdays and set up, serve, and clean up on Wednesdays. It’s a fun way to be part of our church family while giving back. Details at saintandrews.org/volunteer.

MIDDLE SCHOOL VIBE & THRIVE
2025-02-26 14:30 - 18:30 (America/Chicago) | Youth & Sports Center, 110 East Ave, Mahtomedi, MN, 55115, United States
This revamped Wednesday after-school program celebrates the fusion of community, enrichment, and fun! Engage in large group games, explore a new activity/skill, enjoy nutritious snacks, and free time. Registration requested, but not required. Please RSVP for this FREE program using button below.

YOGADEVOTION 2024-2025
2025-02-25 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-02-24 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.For more information, to view costs, and to register for Yogadevotion sessions, visit www.yogadevotion.com and find the St. Andrew’s sessions.

Monday 9am Yogadevotion with Penny2024-2025 DATES:

September 9 to October 28 (8 weeks)

November 4 to December 23 (7 weeks)

January 6 to February 24 (8 weeks; virtual only January 20)

March 3 to April 14 (7 weeks)

May 5 to June 23 (7 weeks; no session on May 26; virtual only on June 23)

June 30 to August 18 (8 weeks)

Tuesday 6:30pm Hatha Yogadevotion with Sandy2024-25 CLASS DATES:

September 10 to October 29 (8 weeks)

November 12 to December 17 (6 weeks; no class Nov. 5)

January 7 to February 25 (8 weeks)

March 4 to April 15 (7 weeks)

May 6 to June 17 (7 weeks)

MEN'S MORNING BIBLE STUDY
2025-02-25 07:00 - 08:00 UTC | MN
Hybrid: Zoom and In Person with Pastor Emeritus John Straiton

Join Pastor Emeritus John Straiton for Men’s 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 as men 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.

FLOURISH IN THE WORD
2025-02-24 14:00 - 15:00 UTC | Sanctuary Fellowship Hall, 900 Stillwater Rd, Mahtomedi, MN, 55115, United States
This fall, winter, and spring, join Mike Carlson, Lead Pastor of St. Andrew’s, at 2pm on Mondays in the Fellowship Hall for Flourish in the Word. You’ll cover preaching texts, have an open forum for conversation, and wrestle tough topics together.

Skip dates: December 23, 30, 2024, all of January 2025, February 17, 2025, April 21, 2025

2024-2025 BAPTISM WORKSHOPS
2025-02-24 13:00 - 14:00 UTC | MN
Early Childhood

Monday at 1:00 p.m.

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.

Thursdays at 7pm on 9/12, 10/10, 11/14, 1/9, 2/13, 3/13, 4/10, 5/9, 6/5Mondays at 1pm on 9/23, 10/28, 11/25, 12/16, 1/27, 2/24, 3/24, 4/28, 5/19, 6/16

MONDAY PLAYTIME 2025
2025-02-24 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.St. Andrew’s Gym, Youth & Sports Center.Enter through Door 3 off the East Ave. parking lot.If you’re dropping off a preschooler at 9am, please feel free to come anytime after 9am, however staff may not be present until 9:30am.

AA - HAPPY, JOYOUS, & FREE
2025-02-23 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.

AA - GRATITUDE IN ACTION
2025-02-23 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.

BEGA KWA BEGA COMMITTEE MEETING
2025-02-23 11:40 - 13:00 UTC | Sanctuary Fellowship Hall, 900 Stillwater Rd, Mahtomedi, MN, 55115, United States
Bega Kwa Bega—Kipenga Parish, Tanzania

The Bega Kwa Bega Committee meets monthly to deepen St. Andrew’s relationship with Kipanga, our partner parish in Tanzania, through prayer, presence, and projects.

8TH GRADE CONFIRMATION 2024-2025
2025-02-23 10:30 - 11:45 UTC | MN
Sundays, meeting in the Youth & Sports Center

Confirmation is our Middle School celebration and education of baptism. Building relationships with each other and Jesus as we laugh about, learn about, and love life. Please see the chart below of all 8th Grade Confirmation schedules.

8th grade confirmation registration

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7TH GRADE CONFIRMATION 2024-2025
2025-02-23 10:30 - 11:45 UTC | St. Andrew’s Great Hall, 900 Stillwater Road, Mahtomedi, MN, 55115, United States
Sundays, meeting in the Youth & Sports Center

Confirmation is our Middle School celebration and education of baptism. Building relationships with each other and Jesus as we laugh about, learn about, and love life. Please see the chart below of all 7th Grade Confirmation schedules.

7th Grade confirmation registration

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6TH GRADE CONFIRMATION 2024-2025
2025-02-23 10:30 - 11:45 UTC | St. Andrew’s Great Hall, 900 Stillwater Road, Mahtomedi, MN, 55115, United States
Sundays, meeting in the Youth & Sports Center

Confirmation is our Middle School celebration and education of baptism. Building relationships with each other and Jesus as we laugh about, learn about, and love life. Please see the chart below of all 6th Grade Confirmation schedules.

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CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP SERVICE - ONLINE
2025-02-23 10:15 - 11:15 UTC | MN
Enjoy online worship services every Sunday at 10:15am.

SUNDAY SCHOOL
2025-02-23 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 - IN PERSON & ONLINE
2025-02-22 17:00 - 18:00 UTC | MN
Saturday at 5:00 p.m. in the Great Hall

Saturday evening worship services are at 5pm in the Great Hall and also live streamed via ChurchOnline.
