St. Andrew's Lutheran Church

TOGETHER IN GRIEF
2024-10-17 16:30 - 18:00 UTC | 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 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.

On December 19 there will be a special Advent Candlelight Remembrance to conclude this series of meetings.

AL - ANON - INNER PEACE FAMILY GROUP
2024-10-17 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 - SKIP DATE!
2024-10-17 10:00 - 11:00 UTC | Minnesota
THURSDAYS 10:00 a.m. | Live via Zoom

Skip Dates: 10/17/24, 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
2024-10-16 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
2024-10-16 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.

LIFE TALKS
2024-10-16 18:30 - 19:15 UTC | Sanctuary Fellowship Hall, 900 Stillwater Rd, Mahtomedi, MN, 55115, United States
October 16A Continued Conversation—Christian NationalismREV. MICHAEL CARLSONPastor Mike continues the conversation, digger deeper into Christian Nationalism.

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

REV. MICHAEL CARLSON has been St. Andrew’s Lead Pastor since 2014. He attended the University of Minnesota and completed a MDivat Wartburg Theological Seminary. Prior to St. Andrew’s, he served several congregations in northern Minnesota and the Twin Cities as a youth minister and pastor.

HANDBELLS REHEARSAL
2024-10-16 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)
2024-10-16 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)
2024-10-16 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)
2024-10-16 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
2024-10-16 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
2024-10-16 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
2024-10-15 18:30 - 19:30 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, June 23; no class 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)

GROWING THROUGH LOSS
2024-10-15 18:00 - 20:30 UTC | Trinity Lutheran Church, 115 4th St N, Stillwater, Minnesota, 55082, United States
St. Croix Valley Grief Coalition – Fall 2024 Grief Support Series

Growing Through Loss is an opportunity to receive grief support and learn more about grief in a group setting, free of charge. Each night includes a brief presentation by a grief educator, followed by small group time focused on particular kinds of losses. Attend a single night or the whole series. Each session is complete in itself. No need to register, we have a place for you here. If a need or barrier exists that prevents you from attending our series please reach out.

CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP
2024-10-15 13:00 - 14:00 UTC | St. Andrew’s Great Hall, 900 Stillwater Road, Mahtomedi, MN, 55115, United States
Benefit from the community of caregivers in this support group. This is a warm, welcoming space to share the joys and pains of caregiving. Come to have your cup filled with love, prayer, and the Holy Spirit, and enjoy a fresh framework for the experience of giving care. Share resources and develop new friendships in this supportive, healing space. This support group meets on the third Tuesday of the month all year round from 1-2pm in the Great Hall Dot Room. Come to any or all of the sessions. Registration not required. Please contact group facilitator Jill Dumas for more information about the group.

MEN'S MORNING BIBLE STUDY
2024-10-15 07:00 - 08:00 UTC | Minnesota
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.

INTERGENERATIONAL BIBLE STUDY
2024-10-14 18:00 - 19:00 UTC | Sanctuary Fellowship Hall, 900 Stillwater Rd, Mahtomedi, MN, 55115, United States
MONDAYS | Sanctuary Fellowship Hall or Room 201 (alternate)

September 16, 2024 – November 25, 2024

Skip Dates: October 21, November 18

Ignite your faith at this weekly Monday night Bible Study! Open to men and women, and people of all ages, Teaching Pastor Amy Mihelich Smith and dive into big questions of our faith, explore scripture, and discuss traditions.

FLOURISH IN THE WORD
2024-10-14 14:00 - 15:00 UTC | Sanctuary Fellowship Hall, 900 Stillwater Rd, Mahtomedi, MN, 55115, United States
This fall and winter, 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. Note: Skip dates are December 23, 30, 2024, January 20, February 17, 2025.

MONDAY PLAYTIME
2024-10-14 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.

YOGADEVOTION 2024-2025
2024-10-14 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
2024-10-13 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
2024-10-13 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.

LEGENDARY SONGWRITERS CONCERT
2024-10-13 16:00 - 18:00 UTC | Sanctuary Fellowship Hall, 900 Stillwater Rd, Mahtomedi, MN, 55115, United States
Anne Carpenter and Peter Calo will take you on a trip down memory lane performing some of your favorite songs from the songwriting greats of the 60s and 70s, such as Paul Simon, Joni Mitchell, James Taylor, and Carly Simon. All are invited to this afternoon of music. No cost, no tickets required.

9TH GRADE CONFIRMATION
2024-10-13 11:30 - 12:15 UTC | 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

CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP SERVICE - ONLINE
2024-10-13 10:15 - 11:15 UTC | Minnesota
Enjoy online worship services every Sunday at 10:15am.

9TH GRADE CONFIRMATION
2024-10-13 09:20 - 11:15 UTC | Minnesota
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

SUNDAY SCHOOL
2024-10-13 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

HEALING WORSHIP SERVICES
2024-10-12 17:00 - 2024-10-13 11:30 UTC | St. Andrew’s Great Hall, 900 Stillwater Road, Mahtomedi, MN, 55115, United States
The ancient rite of healing and anointing of oil predates the written word. The church has used the laying on of hands and anointing of oil as a reverent prayer for the whole person to experience the healing power of Jesus Christ.

During this healing service, anyone in the congregation can experience the healing power of God in the laying on of hands and the anointing. We invite you to bring your friends who may need healing for themselves, people they know, or for the needs of the world. Our biblical witness invites us to bring our weary spirits to God and ask for healing.

Schedule:

Saturday, October 12 – 5pm, Great Hall

Sunday, October 13 – 9am, Sanctuary

Sunday, October 13 – 9:30am, Great Hall

Sunday, October 13 – 10:30am, Sanctuary

Saturday, April 5 – 5pm, Great Hall

Sunday, April 6 – 9am, Sanctuary

Sunday, April 6 – 9:30am, Great Hall

Sunday, April 6 – 10:30am, Sanctuary

Wednesday, August 13 – 6:30pm, Sanctuary

CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP SERVICE - IN PERSON & ONLINE
2024-10-12 17:00 - 18:00 UTC | Minnesota
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.

ANIMAL ANGELS IN-SERVICE MEETING
2024-10-12 08:30 - 10:00 UTC | Great Hall Narthex, 900 Stillwater Road, Mahtomedi, Minnesota, 55115
This monthly in-service training is for Animal Angels members (that have already gone through the Animal Angels training with their pets) to explore options for your dog as a therapy animal. Animal Angels is a group of trained adults and therapy dogs who visit care facilities, hospitals, schools, libraries, shelters, and hospice partners in the metro area, primarily Washington County. Usually meets in the Great Hall Narthex (enter through Door 6 of the Great Hall). Contact Kathryn Monroe to register.
