St. Andrew's Lutheran Church

HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP - 2026
2026-04-29 19:45 - 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 is needed—drop in anytime.

LIVING HOPE: ONLINE BIBLE STUDY
2026-04-30 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
2026-04-30 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. Register for lunch HERE or by calling 651.426.3261. FREE bus rides available, sign up HERE.

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

TOGETHER IN GRIEF - SPRING 2026
2026-04-30 16:30 - 18:00 UTC | St. Andrew’s Great Hall, 900 Stillwater Road, Mahtomedi, MN, 55115, United States
St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church is offering an in-person, facilitated support group for those experiencing the loss of a loved one. This group provides a safe and caring space to share stories, listen deeply, and walk alongside one another on the path toward healing. The group will be facilitated by Zanny Johnson, a certified grief educator and spiritual director. Sessions meet on Thursday evening, 4:30–6pm in the new Great Hall Lounge. You’re welcome to join at any time during the 9-week session. There is no cost to attend.

SPRING Session Dates – April 30, May 7, 14, 21, 28, June 4, 11 (7 sessions)ABOUT THE FACILITATORZanny Johnson is a certified grief educator and spiritual director who brings deep compassion and wisdom to her work with grieving individuals. She serves as Connections Coordinator at Trinity Lutheran in Stillwater, MN, and has led grief support groups at both Trinity and Luther Seminary. Zanny received her grief educator certification under noted grief expert David Kessler.Zanny also has a long history with St. Andrew’s—her first role here was as junior high youth director in 1990, and her three daughters were baptized at St. Andrew’s. She is a lifelong singer, having performed with the Good News Band (1995–2006) and, most recently, with the National Lutheran Choir.

THURSDAY NIGHT COMMUNITY MEAL - 2026
2026-04-30 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!

MANY FACES PRESENTS: UNDERSTANDING IMMIGRATION
2026-04-30 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | Sanctuary Fellowship Hall, 900 Stillwater Rd, Mahtomedi, MN, 55115, United States
Understanding Immigration – Part 3Operation Metro Surge: Where Are We Now?

Join Many Faces for a continuation of their public event series to learn more about how Operation Metro Surge impacted our community. Hear about how experiences have changed since their last session, and learn and share about what’s needed now. The discussion will be moderated by St. Andrew’s Lead Pastor Mike Carlson.

Hear from local leaders across sectors: mutual aid, faith, government, businesses, non-profits, education, and more.

Please RSVP for the event by clicking on the button below.

AA - HAPPY HOUR 12 X 12
2026-05-01 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
2026-05-01 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
2026-05-01 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
2026-05-01 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.

MAY MISSION MONTH - 2026
2026-05-02 00:00 - 2026-05-03 23:59 (America/Chicago) | St. Andrew’s Gathering Space, 900 Stillwater Road, Mahtomedi, Minnesota, 55115
Come hear how God is moving in our world! During the month of May, we focus on the missions St. Andrew’s supports, highlighting the following missions during weekend services:

April 25-26: Habitat for Humanity

May 2-3: Bega Kwa Bega(Vision Slovakia will also host an art auction in the Great Hall Fireside Lounge)

May 9-10: Vision Slovakia(Vision Slovakia will also host an art auction in the Sanctuary Gathering Space)

May 16-17: Mission Jamaica

May 23-34: Lutheran World Relief

May 30-31: Community Resource Center(The CRC will also host tours in the Great Hall building)

CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP SERVICE - IN PERSON & ONLINE
2026-05-02 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.

TRADITIONAL WORSHIP EXPERIENCE - IN PERSON & ONLINE
2026-05-03 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.

CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP SERVICE
2026-05-03 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.

ALL-IN BREAKFAST
2026-05-03 09:45 - 12:00 UTC | Sanctuary Fellowship Hall, 900 Stillwater Rd, Mahtomedi, MN, 55115, United States
All-In Breakfast is served 9:45am to 12pm in the Sanctuary Fellowship Hall as part of our All-In Worship experience. 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 2025-26:

Oct. 5, 2025 – Breakfast

Feb. 1, 2026 – Breakfast

May 3, 2026 – Breakfast

CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP SERVICE - ONLINE
2026-05-03 10:15 - 11:15 UTC | MN
Enjoy online worship services every Sunday at 10:15am.

TRADITIONAL WORSHIP EXPERIENCE
2026-05-03 10:30 (America/Chicago) | St. Andrew’s Sanctuary Building, 120 East Avenue - Door #1, Mahtomedi, MN, 55115, United States

SAINT PAUL CHAMBER ORCHESTRA CONCERT SERIES
2026-05-03 15:00 - 17:30 UTC | St. Andrew’s Sanctuary Building, 120 East Avenue - Door #1, Mahtomedi, MN, 55115, United States
Renowned for its artistic excellence, remarkable versatility of musical styles and adventurous programming, The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra is widely regarded as one of the finest chamber orchestras in the world. The SPCO is primarily an unconducted ensemble that performs a broad range of repertoire from Baroque to new music and works in close collaboration with a dynamic roster of Artistic Partners.

Four concert dates to choose from: Sept. 21, 2025; February 8, March 15, May 3, 2026

Click on SPCO WEBSITE for ticketing information.

AA - GRATITUDE IN ACTION
2026-05-03 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
2026-05-03 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.

NEW MELLERAY ABBEY PILGRIMAGE
2026-05-04 00:00 - 2026-05-07 23:59 UTC | New Melleray Abbey, 6632 Melleray Cir, Peosta, Iowa, 52068, United States
Come join St. Andrew’s for a three night Contemplative Pilgrimage to New Melleray Abbey in Dubuque, Iowa. We will pilgrimage to this Trappist Monastery for a time of solitude, silence, and stillness. Each day will consist of a morning and evening teaching as well as learning contemplative prayer practices. Much of the time will be spent in silence, prayer, liturgy of the hours, and communal and personal reflective time. Spiritual Direction will also be offered. For more information contact Pastor Brian Norsman, Pastor of Spiritual Formation at bnorsman@saintandrews.org or 651.762.9176

YOGADEVOTION 2026
2026-05-04 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 Penny2026 DATES:

1/5 – 2/23 (7 weeks) (skip 1/19)

3/2 – 4/27 (8 weeks) (skip 3/30; 4/6 is virtual only)

5/4 – 6/29 (8 weeks) *No class 5/25

7/6 – 8/19 (7 weeks)

Tuesday 6:30pm Hatha Yogadevotion with Sandy2026 DATES:

1/6 – 2/24 (8 weeks)

3/3 – 4/28 (8 weeks) (skip 03/31)

5/5 – 6/30 (9 weeks)

7/7 – 8/18 (7 weeks)

MONDAY PLAYTIME 2026
2026-05-04 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 story time and prayer.

September—May • Mondays 9:30–10:30amJune–August • First Monday of the month

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.

60+ ADULTS
2026-05-04 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Great Hall Narthex, 900 Stillwater Road, Mahtomedi, Minnesota, 55115
The 60+ Adult Center is open to all senior adults, every Monday and Wednesday, 10am–1pm. Drop-ins welcome. But, RSVP is required for lunch, served at noon. Enjoy fellowship, games, lunch (donations accepted) and periodic services such as tech help, Medicare tutelage, foot care, and more. Register for lunch HERE or by calling 651.426.3261. FREE bus rides available, sign up HERE.

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

ROOTED IN SCRIPTURE
2026-05-04 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Sanctuary Fellowship Hall, 900 Stillwater Rd, Mahtomedi, MN, 55115, United States
Deepen Your Faith with Pastor Mike Carlson

Rooted in Scripture, this engaging 5-session Bible study invites you to grow in faith and deepen your understanding of the Bible. Led by Mike Carlson, lead pastor of St. Andrew’s, each session explores upcoming preaching texts, fosters open and thoughtful conversation, and creates space to wrestle with life’s big questions—together.

Join us Mondays at 2 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall and expand your biblical insight in a welcoming, discussion-based setting.

Schedule:Session #1: Sept. 29, Oct. 6, Oct. 13, Oct. 20 (4-week)Session #2: Nov. 10, Nov. 17, Nov. 24, Dec. 1, Dec. 8, Dec. 15 (6-week)Session #3: Jan. 26, Feb. 2, Feb. 9, Feb. 16, (4-week)Session #4: Mar. 2, Mar. 9, Mar. 16, Mar. 23, Mar. 30 (5-week)Session #5: Apr. 13, Apr. 20, Apr. 27, May 4, May 11, May 18 (6-week)

YOUNG ADULT ZOOM BIBLE STUDY
2026-05-04 19:00 - 20:00 UTC | MN
Zoom in with other young adults for a weekly Bible Study led by Kendra Fleming.

ANCHOR
2026-05-04 20:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | MN
A Zoom connection for young adults

Are you in your first four years out of high school and looking to reconnect with some familiar faces? Hop on Zoom for a short devotion, sharing highs and lows, and time to catch up with other young adults going through many of the same things you are. It will be a time of community-building and solidarity, and a chance to gather with people from all over the country!

TUESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY
2026-05-05 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.

MEN'S GOLF LEAGUE - 2026
2026-05-05 08:30 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | Applewood Hills Golf Course, 11840 60th St N, Stillwater, Minnesota, 55082
Looking for a relaxed way to enjoy golf and good company? The Men of St. Andrew Golf Group is all about casual, non-competitive golf with a great bunch of guys. This is NOT a formal league—just nine holes, fresh air, laughter, and fellowship. No pros in this group—just duffers enjoying Tuesday mornings together!📍 Where: Applewood Hills Golf Course (just off Hwy 36 on the way to Stillwater)📅 When: Tuesday mornings, Spring–Fall 2025⏰ Time: 8:30amWe’ll begin in late April (weather permitting) and play weekly until the season ends. Whether you’re a seasoned golfer or just like being outdoors, this is a great way to build friendships and stay active. Interested? Call or text Win Curtiss at 651.341.8721 or email wpcurtiss@comcast.net to get your name on the list.Come as you are, swing as you like—we’d love to see you on the course!

HYMNS WE LOVE TO SING
2026-05-05 16:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | St. Andrew’s Sanctuary Building, 120 East Avenue - Door #1, Mahtomedi, MN, 55115, United States
Join Andy Haase, St. Andrew’s Music Director, and Bill Chouinard, St. Andrew’s Organist and Music Coordinator, for a late-afternoon hymn sing event featuring songs that reflect on our identity. Sponsored by the Institute of Theological and Interdisciplinary Studies. The 4:30pm program is followed by a catered meal in the Fellowship Hall. Contact Rev. Alan James for more information or to RSVP.
