MONDAY PLAYTIME 2025
2025-10-06 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.

YOGADEVOTION - FALL 2025
2025-10-06 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)

AA - HAPPY, JOYOUS, & FREE
2025-10-05 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
2025-10-05 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.

LAKE WOBEGON® BRASS BAND FALL CONCERT
2025-10-05 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | 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! Our fall concert is a great mix of the fun and the challenging, the engaging and the beauty of brass and percussion, and always includes a hymn tune and a march!

SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CONGREGATION - PASTORAL CALL
2025-10-05 11:30 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | St. Andrew’s Sanctuary Building, 120 East Avenue - Door #1, Mahtomedi, MN, 55115, United States
Voting members are invited to vote to extend a call to the Rev. Michael Jordan to be our new Missions & Outreach Pastor, a new position that will help us better serve our growing congregation. You’ll have the opportunity to meet Michael and hear how his passion for engaging, equipping, and empowering others to reflect the light and love of Christ aligns with the mission of St. Andrew’s. Hope to see you there!

TRADITIONAL WORSHIP EXPERIENCE
2025-10-05 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.

CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP SERVICE - ONLINE
2025-10-05 10:15 - 11:15 UTC | MN
Enjoy online worship services every Sunday at 10:15am.

ALL-IN BREAKFAST
2025-10-05 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
2025-10-05 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.

TRADITIONAL WORSHIP EXPERIENCE - IN PERSON & ONLINE
2025-10-05 09:00 (America/Chicago) | St. Andrew’s Sanctuary Building, 120 East Avenue - Door #1, Mahtomedi, MN, 55115, United States

CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP SERVICE - IN PERSON & ONLINE
2025-10-04 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.

FIRST COMMUNION SKIPPING STONE WORKSHOP & CELEBRATION - FALL 2025
2025-10-04 09:30 - 11:00 UTC | 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 celebrated 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 2025-2026
2025-10-04 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)

NA - SUPPORT GROUP
2025-10-03 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.

AL - ANON - WORKS FAMILY GROUP
2025-10-03 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.

AA - 12 X 12 BY THE BOOK
2025-10-03 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.

AA - HAPPY HOUR 12 X 12
2025-10-03 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.

THURSDAY NIGHT COMMUNITY MEAL
2025-10-02 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!

SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER
2025-10-02 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-10-01 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.

LIVING HOPE: ONLINE BIBLE STUDY
2025-10-02 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.

HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP
2025-10-01 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.

ST. ANDREW'S ADULT CHOIR REHEARSAL
2025-10-01 19:30 - 21:00 UTC | St. Andrew’s Sanctuary Building, 120 East Avenue - Door #1, Mahtomedi, MN, 55115, United States
St. Andrew’s Choir for adults rehearses every Wednesday evening from 7:30-9pm. New members are always welcome! Contact Andy Haase at 651.762.9123 if you’re interested in joining the St. Andrew’s Choir.And be sure to stop by the Fellowship Hall (in the Sanctuary building) between 4:45-6:15pm to grab dinner before practice. Suggested donation of $6-8/person.

LIFEU - LIFE GROUPS - FALL 2025
2025-10-01 19:25 - 20:15 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 an opportunity to have meaningful conversations, share, and pray together.Most LIFE Groups meet Wednesday evenings, 7:25-8:15pm, 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!

Find more details about LIFEU at saintandrews.org/LIFEU.

CONFIRMATION 2025-2026
2025-10-01 18:30 - 19:45 (America/Chicago) | St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, 900 Stillwater Road, Mahtomedi, MN, 55115, United States
During the three years of Confirmation, Middle School students begin their own faith journey—learning what it means to be a Christian, distinctions of the Lutheran faith, and what it means to live out their faith every day. During Lent, students will select a mentor, then attend Wednesday Lenten worship together, and follow up with a guided discussion.

No Wednesday Confirmation on 11/26, 12/24, 12/31, 1/21, and 4/8.

No Sunday Confirmation on 11/30, 12/28, and 1/25.Confirmation Registrations:

6th Grade

7th Grade

8th Grade

LIFE TALK WITH WINSTON PERSAUD & MIKE CARLSON
2025-10-01 18:30 - 19:20 UTC | Sanctuary Fellowship Hall, 900 Stillwater Rd, Mahtomedi, MN, 55115, United States
Lutherans, Catholics & the Human Condition

Welcome to LIFEU! Our premier 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’re focusing on growth and discovering ways to “Grow in…” Grow in faith, Grow in understanding, Grow in wisdom, expanding our hearts and minds, and finding inspiration from those who know what it takes to GROW!LIFEU TALKS DATES & TOPICSOctober 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 • Bible & Theology—Why it MattersNovember 5, 12, 19 • Faith & Civic EngagementJanuary 7, 14, 21, 28 • Creative Expressions of BeliefFebruary 4, 11 • Understanding AtonementApril 8, 15, 22, 29 • Shalom—Wholeness, Peace, Wellness

HANDBELLS REHEARSAL
2025-10-01 18:15 - 19:15 UTC | St. Andrew’s Sanctuary Building, 120 East Avenue - Door #1, Mahtomedi, MN, 55115, United States
Handbells rehearse weekly from 6:15-7:15pm. If interested in joining the Handbell Choir, contact Andy Haase at ahaase@saintandrews.org or 651.762.9123. Drop in for dinner before rehearsal! Meals served in Fellowship Hall every Wednesday from 4:45-6:15pm—suggested donation $6-8/person.

YOUTH CHOIRS 2025-26
2025-10-01 17:30 - 18:15 UTC | St. Andrew’s Sanctuary Building, 120 East Avenue - Door #1, Mahtomedi, MN, 55115, United States
St. Andrew’s Youth Choirs (Choristers, Celebration Singers, and the Youth Choir) rehearse weekly from 5:30-6:15pm beginning Wednesday, September 10, 2025.

Drop in at the Fellowship Hall (in the Sanctuary Building) before practice on Wednesdays between 4:45-6:15pm and enjoy dinner! Suggested donation of $6-8/person.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT DINNER
2025-10-01 16:45 - 18:15 UTC | Sanctuary Fellowship Hall, 900 Stillwater Rd, Mahtomedi, MN, 55115, United States
Wednesday Night Dinner runs September 10, 2025 – May 6, 2026

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!

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. “Pay-as-you’re able!” 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.
