The Net

The Net is St. Andrew’s weekly email newsletter. These blog postings feature the weekly parish letter. You can signup to receive the entire weekly email by using the form below.

The Rev. Andrew Van Kirk 11/28/24 The Rev. Andrew Van Kirk 11/28/24

Happy Thanksgiving!

Thanksgiving is a holiday whose name indicates the thing we do, rather than the thing we’re celebrating.

The Rev. Logan Hurst 11/21/24 The Rev. Logan Hurst 11/21/24

Comfort and Hope This Holiday Season

Cool weather. Finally! I love this time of year. Leaves are changing color, the temperature outside drops, and fires start to be lit in fireplaces, signifying the coming of the holidays.

The Rev. Andrew Van Kirk 11/14/24 The Rev. Andrew Van Kirk 11/14/24

How a Deacon Shapes Worship

At all times, your life and teaching are to show Christ’s people that in serving the helpless they are serving Christ himself.

Lisa Ostrowski 11/7/24 Lisa Ostrowski 11/7/24

Thanksgiving Blessings: How St. Andrew’s Gives Back and Gathers in Gratitude

Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday, much like it is for many others.

The Rev. Deacon Erica Andersen 10/31/24 The Rev. Deacon Erica Andersen 10/31/24

Is Halloween Really Devil Worship? A Christian Parent’s Perspective

A couple of weeks ago my daughter came into my bedroom and abruptly asked me if Halloween was devil worship.

The Rev. Andrew Van Kirk 10/24/24 The Rev. Andrew Van Kirk 10/24/24

WWJW on our Grapes?

I haven’t felt this emotionally connected to construction paper circles since I was in preschool.

The Rev. Logan Hurst 10/17/24 The Rev. Logan Hurst 10/17/24

Does it Matter When We Give?

Several years ago, the church I was working with found itself in its season of stewardship. We were quickly approaching commitment Sunday when I heard a knock on my office door.

Lisa Ostrowski 10/10/24 Lisa Ostrowski 10/10/24

How St. Andrew’s Brought Joy to Burks Elementary’s Field Day with Snowie Shaved Ice

Last week was Field Day at Burks Elementary School. And this year, Field Day had Snowie!