St. Andrew's Lutheran Church

YOGADEVOTION 2024-2025
2024-10-07 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 21 (8 weeks)

April 28 to June 23 (8 weeks; virtual only April 21 and June 23; no session on May 26)

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 22 (8 weeks)

April 29 to June 17 (8 weeks)

AA - HAPPY, JOYOUS, & FREE
2024-10-06 19:00 - 20:00 | 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
2024-10-06 17:30 - 18:30 | 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.

Lake Wobegon® Brass Band - FALL CONCERT
2024-10-06 16:00 - 18:00 | St. Andrew’s Sanctuary Building, 120 East Avenue - Door #1, Mahtomedi, MN, 55115, United States
The Lake Wobegon® Brass Band is thrilled to return to St. Andrew’s to present its Fall Concert at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024. The Lake Wobegon® Brass Band is a British-style brass band which plays a wide variety of concert music. A free-will offering will be taken. Come one, come all!

9TH GRADE CONFIRMATION
2024-10-06 11:30 - 12:15 | St. Andrew’s Sanctuary Building, 120 East Avenue - Door #1, Mahtomedi, MN, 55115, United States
MUSIC MINISTRY TRACK

Our Music Ministry track is for any student who is interested in musical expression. Singers and musicians of all skill levels, select this track to be instructed by our own resident musicians Andy Haase and Bill Chouinard. Weekly on Sunday morning, you will learn new music together with your peers and work toward performing live during our Affirmation of Baptism service. It’s always a joy to sing together and honor God through praise and worship, especially when you get to do it with your peers in a safe environment. Choose this track for a unique opportunity to try choir out for 4 weeks and learn how to sing a little bit better from the best instructor in our community.

Final Project: Lead music on Oct 27 during worship.

Schedule: Sunday Mornings from 11:30am – 12:15pm, Sept 22, Oct 6, 13, and 20

9TH GRADE CONFIRMATION
2024-10-06 10:20 - 12:15 | MN
THEOLOGY & WORSHIP TRACK

Our Theology & Worship track is for any student who wants to learn more about what we believe and how we express it in worship. Each Sunday, we will all sit together at worship and take notes about the sermon and other aspects of worship. Then, afterward, we will have a discussion about the topics that were presented in worship that morning. Our goals will be to ask big questions, learn about the specifics of Lutheran Theology, and feel more informed about how to participate in worship moving forward.

Final Project: Write a Faith Essay on a topic that we discussed during our discussions (i.e. What does Grace mean to you?)

Schedule: Sunday Mornings for worshipSept 22, 10:20am – 12:15pm Sanctuary buildingOct 6, 10:20am – 12:15pm Sanctuary buildingOct 13, 9:20am – 11:15pm Great Hall buildingOct 20, 9:20am – 11:15pm Great Hall building

CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP SERVICE - ONLINE
2024-10-06 10:15 - 11:15 | MN
Enjoy online worship services every Sunday at 10:15am.

ALL-IN BREAKFAST
2024-10-06 09:45 - 12:00 | Sanctuary Fellowship Hall, 900 Stillwater Rd, Mahtomedi, MN, 55115, United States
All-In Breakfast is served 9:45am to Noon in the Sanctuary Fellowship Hall as part of our Sunday All-In Worship Services. Enjoy a delicious meal while connecting with others in our church family. All are welcome! Pay-as-you’re-able (suggested $5 donation per person ages 3 and up). Cash, checks, debit/credit cards, and Apple Pay are accepted.

All-In Breakfast dates for 2024-25:

October 6

January 5

February 2

March 2

April 6

May 4

20S & 30S, BONFIRE & BAGS TOURNAMENT
2024-10-05 18:00 - 20:00 | St. Andrew’s Sanctuary Building, 120 East Avenue - Door #1, Mahtomedi, MN, 55115, United States
Young adults, gather on the patio for a FREE dinner of chili, salad, and cornbread, then show off your bean bag tossing skills during the cornhole tournament. End the evening sipping hot cider while enjoying conversation around the fire. Consider coming earlier to catch Contemporary Worship at 5pm in the Great Hall!

CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP SERVICE - IN PERSON & ONLINE
2024-10-05 17:00 - 18:00 | 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.

FIRST COMMUNION SKIPPING STONE WORKSHOP AND CELEBRATION
2024-10-05 09:00 - 10:30 | Sanctuary Fellowship Hall, 900 Stillwater Rd, Mahtomedi, MN, 55115, United States
Our Skipping Stones ministry celebrates six significant moments in a child’s journey of life and faith, starting with baptism and continuing through high school graduation. Just as stones skip across water creating ripples at various points, our young people experience God’s grace breaking into their lives at different times and places. First Communion instruction is provided as an opportunity for children to learn more about Holy Communion and prepare them to receive it. Students in Grades 1-5 participate in a workshop with at least one parent. Then their First Communion is acknowledged and blessed during a worship service. Two opportunities are provided each year—in the fall and in the spring (during Holy Week).

ANIMAL ANGELS THERAPY DOG TRAINING
2024-10-05 08:30 - 10:00 | 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.

Meeting Dates: Sept. 21, 28, Oct. 5, 19, 26, Nov. 2, 16, 23

NA - SUPPORT GROUP
2024-10-04 19:00 - 20:00 | 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.

AL - ANON - WORKS FAMILY GROUP
2024-10-04 19:00 - 20:00 | 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.

AA - 12 X 12 BY THE BOOK
2024-10-04 19:00 - 20:00 | 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.

AA - HAPPY HOUR 12 X 12
2024-10-04 17:30 - 18:30 | 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.

CANCER CONNECT - FALL/WINTER
2024-10-03 18:45 - 20:15 | 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. 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.”

Cancer Connect will be co-facilitated by Jocelyn Gorham, Faith Community Nurse. She has had personal experience as the primary caregiver for a family member diagnosed with cancer. This support group is offered both in-person and via Zoom.Please contact Micki Smith at 763.913.4048 with questions.

THURSDAY NIGHT COMMUNITY MEAL
2024-10-03 18:00 - 19:00 | 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!Skip dates: Nov. 28, 2024 and Dec. 26, 2024

TOGETHER IN GRIEF
2024-10-03 16:30 - 18:00 | St. Andrew’s Great Hall, 900 Stillwater Road, Mahtomedi, MN, 55115, United States
St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church offers an in-person, facilitated support group for those experiencing the loss of loved ones. The group gives members an opportunity to share, listen, and support each other to move toward healing. The group will be facilitated by a St. Andrew’s Pastor or Care Lay Minister and will be held in the Dot Room of the Great Hall. You can join the group at any time during the 8-week session. There is no cost to attend. To learn more about the group please contact Lisa Grundtner.

Meeting in the Great Hall Dot Room every other Thursday evening from 4:30-6pm, September 5 through December 19, 2024.

AL - ANON - INNER PEACE FAMILY GROUP
2024-10-03 11:00 - 12:00 | 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
2024-10-03 10:00 - 11:00 | 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
2024-10-02 19:30 - 21:00 | 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
2024-10-02 19:15 - 20:00 | 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.

9TH GRADE CONFIRMATION
2024-10-02 18:30 - 20:00 | Youth & Sports Center, 110 East Ave, Mahtomedi, MN, 55115, United States
SMALL GROUP RELATIONAL TRACK

Our Small Group Relational track is for students excited to have weekly discussions about their lives and their faith. Led by our trained upperclassmen Peer Ministers, this track will involve fun, fellowship, and feasting on the Word of God! Each week we will come together to check in with each other, study the bible, discuss our lives and what Jesus tells us about how to navigate through easy and difficult times, and join together in some fun through weekly activities and games. Students should choose this track if they are interested in committing to being part of a small group through May. Our hopes for this track is that students will find a support group that helps them navigate the difficulties of freshman year of high school and forms relationships that will last a lifetime.

Schedule: Wednesday evenings from 6:30 – 8:00 in the Youth & Sports Center, Sept 18, 25, Oct 2, 9, and then all following program-Wednesdays through May.

Final Project: Write a faith essay on why community is important for Christians.

6TH GRADE CONFIRMATION 2024-2025
2024-10-02 18:30 - 19:45 | St. Andrew’s Great Hall, 900 Stillwater Road, Mahtomedi, MN, 55115, United States
Wednesdays, meeting in the Great Hall

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.

6th Grade Confirmation registration

Add WEDNESDAY Series to Calendar

Add 6th Grade Confirmation – Sunday Track – to your calendar

LIFE TALKS
2024-10-02 18:30 - 19:15 | Sanctuary Fellowship Hall, 900 Stillwater Rd, Mahtomedi, MN, 55115, United States
How Our Theology Informs Our Civic EngagementREV. MICHAEL CARLSONOur month begins with an introduction to a biblical and theological understanding of our call to engage in civic life. Join an inspirational look at our topic with our Lead Pastor!

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

HANDBELLS REHEARSAL
2024-10-02 18:15 - 19:15 | 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)
2024-10-02 17:30 - 18:15 | 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)
2024-10-02 17:30 - 18:15 | 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)
2024-10-02 17:30 - 18:15 | 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
