News & Events

As of September 12th there will be two Sunday Services:

8 AM and 10:30 AM.

Next Vestry Meeting Will Be On Sept. 13th

The next vestry meeting will be held on September 13 at 7 PM.

Gift Certificate Fundraiser

Support St. Andrew’s by purchasing or selling $25 certificates to the Weaversville Inn. $5 of each certificate sold stays with the church and the full $25 can be used toward food purchased at the restaurant.

Certificates are good until Dec. 30th 2010.  These certificates cannot be combined with other offers, used on holidays, for special events or alcohol.

 

They can be used to enjoy the culinary treats of our own Chef Mark Prostko who is sure to have something to tantalize even the most discernable pallet. See Thea Prostko for certificates and more information. 

 

Adult Education Series - Sunday Sept.12th at 9:15am

Canon Theologian, Marcus Borg will be the “springboard” for a five week DVD study of topics basic to Christian Belief such as God, Jesus, Salvation, Practice, and Community.  This series promises to be one of the best yet and challenge everyone to go deeper into what they understand their basic faith system to be. 

 

After a 20-minute DVD introduction by Dr. Borg, participants will be led in a discussion of issues raised in the DVD. 

 

Make an effort to come and be part of this exploration of faith and Christian values/meaning. Join us for St.Andrew’s Adult Education Series - Sunday September 12 at 9:15am.

Church School Teacher and J2A Mentor Orientation

Church School teachers and J2A mentors are asked to be present at an orientation and reception on Wednesday September 8 from 7-9 pm at St. Andrew’s.  We will have special food and drink, a chance to hear an over view of curricula, prepare our rooms and enjoy some fellowship.  Please mark your calendars today!

 

Our Sunday School program for both children and adults will begin on Sept. 12th.

Tuesday Evening Bible Study

On Tuesday nights at 7:30 PM, we hold an hour-long Bible Study at St. Andrew's. We're not scholars, but we do enjoy reading the Bible and discussing the meaning we discover in its passages.

 

All are welcome to join this friendly (and often lively) group.

Women's Spirituality Group - Forming in September

This is a time and place for women to gather, explore, and nurture their personal spirituality. Women traditionally take care of others - everyone but themselves! 

 

Take one hour, once a week to grow what gives you strength to give care and energy to others.

 

This group is open to women, age 18 & over. 

Initially, we’ll meet on Weds., September 15th  at noon in the Parish Hall.

 

For information, contact Kae Romeril at kromeril@rcn.com or 610-868-3724.

 

 

Bethlehem CROP Walk - Sunday Oct. 10th

Help fight hunger. Join us for the Bethlehem CROP walk on Sunday, October, 10th.

 

If you can't walk - sponsor someone who can. Join us at St. Andrew's for our pre-walk lunch. This 5K walk will begin under the Hill-to-Hill bridge at 1 PM. Transportation to there will be provided if needed. There is a shorter alternative route available if 5K is too long for you.

 

This will be our 25th year with the Bethlehem Crop Walk. For more information

contact Liza at 610-868-1053 or e-mail eholzinger@bapl.org or go to CROP Walk on this site.

Gratitude For Shelter Volunteers

A major "Thank you" goes out to the Friday Night Shelter volunteers who donated time, food, and sleepless nights to provide for this mission from Dec. 2009 through March 2010.

 

St. Andrew's was host to an average of 25-30 individuals per night with 65 different guests staying with us throughout the season.

 

Join Our Choir!

 

St. Andrew's Music Ministry is Now Hiring

Contribute your time and talent to our choir. You do not have to read music or have previous experience. 

 

We practice on Thursday evenings from 7 PM until 8:30 PM and sing during the second service on Sundays (10:30 AM).  We have the summers off. Contact our Music Director, Evelyn Michaels at Harmony895@gmail.com. 

Hours of Operation:

Open the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month from 6 PM until 8 PM - except for church holidays.

 

Our Food Pantry is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization and financial donations should go directly to the Pennsylvania Avenue Interfaith Food Pantry.

 

·      We could use food shopping volunteers to purchase essential groceries at Aldi or PriceRight or other local discount markets on a semi-regular basis.

 

·       Donations of mac & cheese, soups, cold cereals, and boxed potato 

        products would be extremely  welcome!

 

·       Daytime volunteers are needed to help unload deliveries from Second Harvest and to stock shelves (often on Thursday mornings).

 

Please ask the members of your religious group to donate the food products listed above.

 

Did you know?

For the period October 2009 thru May 5, 2010 we have had 193 Family Clients, who made a total of 422 Visits, and have fed 674 people for a total food distribution of 1478.

 

See the Pennsylvania Avenue Interfaith Food Pantry  page for updates, an application form for volunteers, plus information on what sort of food products are still needed.

 

If you have questions, would like to donate, or you represent an organization interested in participating in PAIFP, please contact:  Craig Updegrove or call 484-892-1589. 

 

                     

                  

Needed: New Green Chausable

 

St. Andrew's is in serious need of a new green chausable and related vestments for our Priest. The current one has exceeded its lifespan despite numerous repairs.

 

This will also involve purchasing another altar cloth. Unfortunately, the price tag for all these items could run up to $2,000.00.

 

We're hoping that members of St. Andrew's or the families of former members will see this as an opportunity and will donate towards this purchase - perhaps in memory of loved ones. Please contact Scott or any vestry member if you are able to contribute. 610-865-3603 or saec@ptd.net.

             

Meet Us on Facebook

 

We are now a part of this social networking site . Facebook allows users to share information and photos with like users. St. Andrew’s will use this tool to interact with our congregation and the general public.

 

Our Facebook page allows “fans” of the site to receive emails informing them of the various activities going on at the church. If you want to learn more, go to Facebook.com using the link (to your left). Become a fan and find out what Facebook is all about.     

          

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