Saint Andrew’s Episcopal Church
Church Ministries St. Andrew’s seeks to support the faith journey of every member of our church family, and we strive to share Christ’s love with each other and our community.
Printed 2013
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Welcome to St. Andrew’s This booklet was created to give newcomers and church members a taste of the kinds of ministries and involvements that are available to them at St. Andrew’ Church. You can find out more about church life at our website at saintandrewsseattle.org.
Saint Andrew’s Ministries Sacred Grounds
Help maintain and plan our gardens and grounds surrounding St Andrew’s. CONTACT: NELDA DANZ
[email protected]
You can also learn about current opportunities at our Welcome Table at coffee hour after church and in the Sunday bulletin.
Organic Garden
Help grow fresh produce for our Jubilee dinner and other feeding programs.
All are Welcome. And all can serve. CONTACT: JB HOOVER
[email protected]
Technology Committee
Creation Keepers
Help maintain our computer and sound systems.
Care for God's creation in facilities, programs, & worship.
CONTACT: BECKY MOORE
[email protected]
CONTACT: SHARON WILSON
[email protected]
Celtic Fling
Help with annual festival that offers food, music, & vendors. CONTACT: RUBY MCLACHLAN RUBYM@SAINTANDREWSSEATTLE. ORG
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Saint Andrew’s Ministries Buildings and Grounds
Liturgical Ministries Sunday worship is central to our life as a parish family. The Eucharist is celebrated three times each Sunday to nourish us to go out into the world to minister in the name of Christ. You can participate in many ways, including:
Plan maintenance and join work parties. CONTACT: BOB PARKER
[email protected]
Convention Delegates
Library
Healing Ministers
Eucharist Bread Baking
Represent our church at our diocese's convention by election at our Annual Church meeting.
Help care for our book collection.
Train to offer healing prayers for people during Sunday worship.
Bake bread for communion services each Sunday. Recipe provided.
CONTACT: KERI ADAMS-LEE
[email protected]
CONTACT: CHERRY HAISTEN CHERRYH@ SAINTANDREWSSEATTLE.ORG
CONTACT: CONNIE CARLSON CONNIEC@SAINTANDREWSSEATTLE. ORG
CONTACT: MARY KATKA
[email protected]
Showcase
Scrip Program
Donate items to our gift shop for parishioners and jubilee guests.
Buy gift cards after the 10 AM service to support the church.
CONTACT: MARGO SMITH
[email protected]
CONTACT: ALYSON STAGE
[email protected]
Communications
Coffee Hosts
Stained Glass
Help out in telling our church's story through our website, flyers and social media.
Provide refreshments with a team for Sunday coffee hour once or twice a year.
Create beautiful stained glass for our sanctuary.
CONTACT: JENNIFER KAUFFMAN
[email protected]
CONTACT: RUBY MCLACHLAN RUBYM@SAINTANDREWSSEATTLE. ORG
CONTACT: STU NOVAK
[email protected]
Choir
Join our choir. We rehearse on Thursdays. CONTACT: MICHAEL COOLEY MICHAELC@SAINTANDREWSSEATTLE. ORG
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Liturgical Ministries
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Outreach and Pastoral Care Ministries
Ushers
Flower Guild
The Center
Serve as an usher for Sunday worship.
Design flower arrangements to beautify Sunday worship.
Take part in seasonal series of classes on many topics.
CONTACT: ED KLEIN
[email protected]
CONTACT: MARIANNE MERSEREAU
[email protected]
Sunday Evening Worship
Attend our Sunday evening Taizé service.
CONTACT: CHERRY HAISTEN CHERRYH@ SAINTANDREWSSEATTLE.ORG
The Center-Counseling
Education for Ministry
If you need counseling, our counselors are here to help.
Sign up for a four-year course of study on scripture
CONTACT: MARCIA BARTHELOW MARCIAB@SAINTANDREWSSEATTLE. ORG
CONTACT: PAT SEAMAN
[email protected]
CONTACT: SUSAN CHOUPEK
[email protected]
Evening Worship Band
Liturgical Dance Troupe
Play an instrument or sing with the Taize music team.
Care to dance? Our group performs at major worship services.
CONTACT: ARTHUR LEE
[email protected]
CONTACT: MARIANNE MERSEREAU
[email protected]
Altar Guild
Offering Counters
Eucharistic Visitors
Join a group who prepares the altar and worship space for Sunday services.
Join our team that counts the Sunday collection.
Jubilee Dinner
Train to take communion to those unable to attend church.
Join the team that produces a plated dinner the last Sunday of every month for those in need.
CONTACT: CAROL GLASSER
[email protected]
CONTACT: SYDNIE SLIKER SYDNIES@SAINTANDREWSSEATTLE. ORG
CONTACT: CONNIE CARLSON CONNIEC@SAINTANDREWSSEATTLE. ORG
Knitting Ministry
Knit prayer shawls for people who are ill or in recovery. CONTACT: MARGARET MORI
[email protected]
CONTACT: LAURIE STEWART
[email protected]
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Outreach and Pastoral Care Ministries George Center for Community
Volunteer in a number of ways CONTACT: JONATHAN MYERS
[email protected]
Family Ministries Children’s Program
Children’s Chapel
Volunteer for our multi-faceted children's ministry.
Help lead worship for our children.
CONTACT: MORGAN SCHMIDT MORGANS@SAINTANDREWSSEATTLE. ORG
CONTACT: JON FOBES
[email protected]
Children’s Choir
Cancer Walk
Let your children join a singing group for major feast days at church.
Take part in our annual walk to fight Leukemia and Lymphoma.
CONTACT: MARGARET CASSADY
[email protected]
CONTACT: SYDNIE SLIKER SYDNIES@SAINTANDREWSSEATTLE. ORG
Friendship Circle
Join other elders on Thursdays for coffee & fellowship.
One World
Address social causes such as immigration and poverty.
Apple Tots
Children’s Library
This group gathers parents with toddlers for fellowship and play.
Help manage our children's library collection.
CONTACT: MORGAN SCHMIDT MORGANS@SAINTANDREWSSEATTLE. ORG
CONTACT: MORGAN SCHMIDT MORGANS@SAINTANDREWSSEATTLE. ORG
CONTACT: ELNA MORGAN 425-771-6445
CONTACT: DICK GILLETT
[email protected]
Teen Feed
Prayer Chain
Nursery
Cook or serve a monthly meal for homeless youth
Become part of a group that prays for people in need
A wonderful nursery is available during Sunday worship.
CONTACT: KATHY NICHOLS TEENFEED@SAINTANDREWSSEATTLE. ORG
CONTACT: JOY ROGERS
[email protected]
CONTACT: SASHA BOTOS
[email protected]
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Family Ministries Vacation Bible School
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Outreach and Pastoral Care Ministries Outreach Ministries reach out to those in need in our community.
Volunteer for our week-long summer program for children.
Pastoral Care Ministries are committed to assisting in times of illness, personal crisis, or spiritual need.
CONTACT: MORGAN SCHMIDT MORGANS@SAINTANDREWSSEATTLE. ORG
Church School Classes
Parish Camp
Join the teaching team for Our Sunday morning classes for
Join our annual fellowship gathering at Camp Huston.
CONTACT: MORGAN SCHMIDT MORGANS@SAINTANDREWSSEATTLE. ORG
CONTACT: NIKI LEPROHN
[email protected]
The Advent Giving Tree
Leading up to Christmas, donate to kids, families or seniors in need. CONTACT: JEWEL MCNEIL
[email protected]
The Shared Table
Jr. High Youth Group
Prepare meals for families after acute illness.
Active program for youth 6-8th grade. Friends welcome.
CONTACT: LAURA JAMES
[email protected]
CONTACT: MORGAN SCHMIDT MORGANS@SAINTANDREWSSEATTLE. ORG
Sr. High Youth Group
Acolytes
Active program for youth 912th grade. Friends welcome.
Your children can help lead the procession on Sundays.
CONTACT: MORGAN SCHMIDT MORGANS@SAINTANDREWSSEATTLE. ORG
CONTACT: PAULA PESSNER
[email protected]
Centering Prayer
Take part in silent prayer weekly on Wed. at 5:45 p.m.
CONTACT: CHERRY HAISTEN CHERRYH@SAINTANDREWSSEATTLE. ORG