Almighty and gracious God, thank you!
THERE ARE SMILES AND GRATITUDE just about everywhere you turn at St. Andrew’s. We have returned to pre-pandemic in person worship in the 2022/2023 program year. Some of the welcome returning elements: church school, full-scale Bargain Haul, Coventry suppers, Advent Lessons & Carols, and Evensong. As we return to faith and fellowship, it feels great to see the sanctuary filled again, to share the sign-of-peace more easily with one another, and to have so many people joining St. Andrew’s services online!
This past year also provided St. Andrew’s the opportunity to pursue RenewalWorks which had been put on hold because of COVID. That work gave us a window into the parish’s collective spiritual journey, what we might do differently moving forward, and an overriding desire to grow spiritually.
This past year has also been a time when many new families and individuals (approximately 60) joined St. Andrew’s, expanding our congregation with fresh perspectives, energy, and love.
Thus, as we all embark upon the new 2023/2024 year at the church, we can view a future with renewed connections, expanded spiritual work, and a larger, more energized congregation. It is a time that speaks to our theme of Supporting our Spiritual Community.
May we all continue to approach the new year with grateful hearts for where we stand and for what lies ahead for St. Andrew’s. And this includes stewardship/giving, which takes the form of both volunteering and donating financially. All our time, talent, and dollars are critical as St. Andrew’s is truly dependent on us. We do not receive money from the diocese, rather we send money to the diocese. What we commit enables this parish to keep thriving, supporting our wonderful clergy and staff, our building operations and maintenance, and our many ministries.
Whether you are attending services in person or watching online, please look for written and in-person testimonials. At church, we will have greeters, a progress thermometer, and coffee hour hosts from your stewardship committee. In the virtual world, please look for video and written testimonials, email updates, and please check the e-Pistle each week for more information.
With gratitude for your ongoing support,
Madison Riley, vestryperson for stewardship
