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Sunday Morning Worship

Worship at St. Andrew is diverse, creative and progressive. Each service is unique; featuring a variety of music and weekly communion.

Worship takes place at 8:30am in the sanctuary and 10:30am outdoors, weather permitting. Children's church resumes September 8th.

Join us live or watch anytime on Facebook or on YouTube.

Children’s Church

Childrens Church will resume in September.  

Coffee Hour

Join us after each Sunday service for coffee, goodies, and community.

Both outdoor chapel motions were approved at Sunday’s meeting—the outdoor chapel project will proceed

St. Andrew partners and friends will be receiving a letter this week to help leaders assess how we will make the open-air sanctuary project a reality—together.  We’re asking you to indicate if you can extend your already generous pledge by filling out the pledge form enclosed in that letter. Will you share whether you can help?  And if you can do that for one year or two additional yeas? OR…whether you are interested in giving an annual gift or a one-time gift like those already promised by some of our leadership givers?

Please consider what you are willing and able to do and return the 2024 pledge form to us by October 15th. There will be a basket in the lobby.  

Many thanks for your commitment to our mission of reaching out to those who are not yet here. Thank you for inviting others into this community of people who gather for worship, learning and service; who are open to experiencing “God with us”; and who seek to grow in faith!

Pastor Lisa granted time for two mini sabbaticals in 2025.

The council voted to afford Pastor Lisa two month-long blocks of sabbatical time: May 15-June 15 and the month of August next year.  Ministry at St Andrew has been full with not only the regular demands but also the extra workload associated with the Outdoor Sanctuary and Capital Appeal.  The council voted unanimously in support of the proposal.  St Andrew's sabbatical policy recommends a sabbatical every 4-6 years.  Pastor Lisa's last sabbatical was in 2017.

Newcomers' Gathering

Have questions about the church? Interested in learning more?
Those who are new or “newish” to St. Andrew are welcome to grab coffee and talk with Pastor Lisa and Intern Pastor Josh about the church and the Lutheran expression of the faith. We’ll talk about what it means to become and partner and offer ways to get more connected. All are welcome. Sunday, October 6th at 9:30.

Join the Wednesday morning Bible study group!

The study continues Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. All are welcome!
Join us for a Fall Bible Study on the Greatest Commandments! This week we’ll be exploring the meaning of "LORD—followed by "Love," "Heart," "Soul," and "Strength" in coming weeks. We will look at these words in their original Hebrew and Greek contexts and trace their use throughout Scripture. Together, we’ll reflect on how these teachings shape our faith and guide our love for God and our neighbor.

October’s Social Justice Book Study will delve into Christian Nationalism

We’ll be joining the Camp Calumet community in reading Jim Wallis’ new book The False White Gospel. All are welcome to participate by Zoom on Tuesday, October 8th at 7 PM. The Social Justice Book Study meets monthly on the second Tuesday. Email Pastor Lisa if you’d like to receive the zoom link the week of the meeting.

Craft workshops begin Fridays at 10:00

Women will gather in the fellowship hall on Fridays to begin work on Holiday Fair crafts. Sometimes this is as simple as painting wooden hearts or gluing something….no great ability required! If you want to join the Hope Circle craft team, just come on down.

Don’t miss the next Prayerful Sound Bath

Wednesday, October 16th
Mike Bussey will be leading us in a prayerful sound bath as a container for meditation and reflection. Please plan to come at 7 PM and let go….be filled….and re-energized.

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St Andrew Lutheran Church

15 East Beach Road
Charlestown, RI 02813