Pre-Thanksgiving Blood Drive

This Saturday, November 18, at the Corner Farmers Market

Our national blood supply is in a state of crisis. In response, St. Andrew’s and The Corner Farmers Market are doing what we do best and have teamed up to sponsor a blood drive at market on Saturday, November 18, 7:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Community Conversation: Reducing Gun Violence

November 19, after Worship

in the Parish Hall

Please join us after church this Sunday for an important community conversation around reducing gun violence. Sara Smith, the Statewide Community Organizer for North Carolinians Against Gun Violence and a member of our diocesan task force, will join us to provide information and offer suggestions on how we can put our thoughts and prayers into action. After her presentation, we will have time for table discussions about concrete ways we can be instruments of God’s healing and peace.

EYC Rake & Run & Pizza this Sunday

Sunday, November 19

Meet at church at 5 p.m.

All middle and high schoolers are invited to a special EYC night of Raking Beyond Borders, this Sunday. We’ll meet at church at 5, have a friendly competition to see which team can rake the most unsuspecting yards, then celebrate with a cheese pizza dinner at church. Winning team goes first in line for pizza! 

If You Would Like to be Confirmed or Received—Bishop Sam Will Be Here December 3

Contact Rev. Ginny by November 19.

Confirmation is the sacramental rite through which persons confirm their baptismal vows and deepen their commitment to the Episcopal Church. Those wishing to join the Episcopal Church may do so through confirmation or, if confirmed already, through reception or a reaffirmation of their confirmation commitment. Persons already confirmed in other churches adhering to the apostolic succession (such as Roman Catholic and Lutheran) are not confirmed again but received into our communion. Those who are baptized and confirmed who wish to recommit themselves to a life of faith may reaffirm their baptismal vows. Bishop Sam Rodman will be with us on December 3, 2023. If you are interested in confirmation, reception, or reaffirmation, please contact the Rev. Ginny Bain Inman by November 19.

All Are Invited to Funeral for Virginia (Ginny) Morton

November 27 at 11 a.m.

Virginia Ann "Ginny" Morton, a beloved member of St. Andrew's, died Friday, November 10, 2023. Our love and condolences go out to Vince Morton and to their family. The funeral for Ginny will be held in our sanctuary on Monday, November 27, at 11:00 a.m., and a reception will follow, in the Parish Hall.

Congratulations, Cecil Haynes, Lay Preacher

Join us in congratulating Dr. Cecil Haynes, who was among a group of 30 lay preachers to complete the inaugural curriculum for the Lay Preacher Training Initiative. The lay preachers celebrated their new ministry at a noon service of Holy Eucharist in the Bethlehem Chapel of Washington National Cathedral on Saturday, November 11, 2023. The Rev. Phillis Spiegel, Bishop of Utah, officiated. (And the Rev. Pamela Haynes was in attendance as a proud wife!)

This weekend, Cecil will be commissioned by Bishop Sam Rodman for the NC Diocese, during the annual diocesan convention. We are happy to celebrate this achievement and Cecil's lay preaching ministry.

The Lay Preacher Training Initiative, funded by a generous grant from Trinity Episcopal Church, Wall Street, is a local formation experience designed to prepare effective, confident, and passionate licensed lay preachers for our Church. Six pilot dioceses, including the Diocese of North Carolina, have taken part in the initial two-year rollout of the program, raising up two local trainers and up to six lay preachers in training each for regular study of scripture and theology, exegesis strategies, and practical homiletics. The cornerstone of the program is preaching to feedback, both to peers within the cohort and regularly in their local congregations.

Learn more about the Episcopal Preaching Foundation and the Lay Preacher Training Initiative here.

Hot Breakfast for 150—Please Support the Tuesday Morning Episcopal Breakfast at GUM

Sponsor a Tuesday breakfast at Greensboro Urban Ministry (GUM) and the Tuesday Morning Episcopal Breakfast Crew pictured above will cater it, preparing and serving 140–150 shelter guests and people who have no housing. Your contribution of $312 will cover the food costs for breakfast on the Tuesday of your choice.

To sponsor a breakfast, send your check with memo “Episcopal Breakfast” to Greensboro Urban Ministry, 305 W. Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27406. Or donate at greensborourbanministry.org/donate. Gifts may be made in honor or in memory of loved ones or favorite cooks. The TMEB Crew thanks you!

Save the Date for Christmas Stocking Delivery

December 17, 2 p.m.

The St. Andrew’s Deborah Chapter of the Daughters of the King would like to thank you for supporting our Christmas Stocking Drive for the houseless. We will be distributing them at 2:00 p.m. on December 17 at LeBauer Park in downtown Greensboro. Please join us as we serve those who are in need. This will be an ongoing ministry for the Deborah Chapter. Contact Deacon Pam to learn more.

Here's Your Call to Deck the Halls

Many hands make light work! This is a great opportunity to get to know other parishioners and work toward our common goal of support for mission and outreach. Whether you are new to St. Andrew’s or have volunteered many times before, we need your help. Submit your name by emailing us (see button), to or see a Green Apron Helper after church on Sunday.

Preview Night with a Celebration of Mack & Eleanor Baker

Friday, December 1, 4:30–6:00 p.m.

The dedication and enthusiasm of our volunteers makes Deck the Halls in all its iterations, past and present, possible. This year, we will hold an informal, heartfelt Celebration of Mack and Eleanor Baker, who have exemplified the spirit of giving with a unique combination of generosity and dedication. We don’t know the exact number of years that Mack Baker has offered his wonderful woodworking gifts in service of parish fundraisers, but it’s a lot of years! We want to pause in the midst of our preparations to say, “Thank you.” There will be time to share memories and stories of Mack’s treasures and you can bring Mack’s wooden crafts that night for a blessing. This is a time to extend gratitude to the Bakers who have helped us become a giving community.

Come Celebrate Advent with Us

St. Andrew’s Advent and Christmas Calendar

Dec. 3, Sun. First Sunday of Advent

Worship and Bishop’s Visitation

Advent Children’s Chapel

Advent Event (after church)

with Cake, Advent Wreath Making, St. Nicholas Visit, Blessing of Angel Tree Gifts, and Daily Devotionals

Dec. 5, Tues.

Angel Tree Gift “Last Chance” Dropoff (10 a.m.–2 p.m.)  

Dec. 10, Sun. Second Sunday of Advent 

Worship & Advent Service of Lessons and Carols

Adult Formation: Music, Art, & Poetry of Advent (after church)

EYC Light Balls Walk, Firepit, & Hot Chocolate Bar (5:30 p.m.)

Dec. 17, Sun.  Third Sunday of Advent

Worship & Children's Ministry

Birthday Party for Jesus (after church)

Adult Formation: Music, Art, & Poetry of Advent (after church)

EYC Christmas Party (5 p.m.)

Dec. 24, Sun. Christmas Eve Worship at 10 a.m. & 6 p.m. 

10 a.m. Worship with Children’s Pageant

6 p.m.  Festive Eucharist

Advent is the special season of the church year when we prepare for the coming of Christ. On December 3, the First Sunday of Advent, we will welcome Bishop Sam Rodman by gathering in the Parish Hall after worship for cake and fellowship and St. Andrew’s Advent traditions. Here are our plans for this special day.

• Advent Children’s Chapel All of our children are invited to a special Children’s Chapel during 10 a.m. worship in celebration of the start of Advent. We’ll have a story, a special offering, and—best of all—music and movement with our beloved music leader, Mr. Riley, to celebrate the season. 

• Advent Wreath Making Everything you need to make your own Advent wreath will be provided, and we’ll enjoy fellowship and conversation while we build our wreaths together. A donation of $10 per wreath-making kit is suggested but not required. Please RSVP to Martha Chaires so we can reserve a wreath kit for you!

• A Visit from St. Nicholas  Read more about this visit in next announcement. 

• Hope for the Holidays—Sign Up Now for Angel Tree Gifts to bring December (or Dec. 5) We are once again joining with Hope for the Holidays, an annual gift drive for children in foster care, sponsored by the Children’s Home Society. For many years we have engaged in this ministry in conjunction with our celebration of St. Nicholas who blesses the gifts we send off for these children. Please sign up for an Angel Tree Gift using the green button.

Advent Formation for Adults

Sunday Mornings, December 10 & 17—11:15 a.m. in the Cloister

Hymns, anthems, and chants; ancient and contemporary; lyrical and instrumental—music helps us more deeply experience the waiting and watchfulness of Advent. Assistant Choir Director Sean Toso will lead an exploration of the meaning and beauty of the season of Advent, as expressed in music. Join us in the Cloister for two Sundays set aside for Advent listening, participation, and reflection.

This Advent season we are happy to offer a printed daily devotional book as well as online resources for reflection. 

Living Well Through Advent 2023: Practicing Wonder with All Your Heart, Soul, Strength, and Mind, from Living Compass



Printed copies of this booklet will be available at church beginning December 3, and you can also download the booklet or sign up to receive the devotions as daily emails at livingcompass.org/advent.

First Moravian Invites You, Too!

Did you know that First Moravian Church is holding its annual Candle Tea on Dec. 1-2?

They have promoted our Deck the Halls to their congregation and asked us to do the same for their Candle Tea. Make a day (or 2!) of it on December 1-2, and visit both events.

The Candle Tea has been First Moravian’s Christmas gift to the Greensboro community since 1962. You can expect:

• Live music in the Sanctuary, as well as brass-band, the Guilford Courthouse Fife & Drum, and the Grimsley Madrigal singers. 

• Refreshments in the Tavern, Moravian craft demonstrations (star-making, beeswax candle-making, pottery-throwing, blacksmithing, and more), and of course, the Putz. 

• Opportunity to purchase your favorite holiday treats, including chicken pies, lighted Advent stars, and Moravian baked goods such as sugarcake, stollen, and apple dumplings.

Hours: 

• Friday, December 1st (2:00-9:00pm) and 

• Saturday, December 2nd (10:00am-12:00pm). 

To Market, To Market

Saturdays, 8 a.m.–12 p.m.

W. Market St. at Kensington Rd.

The Corner Market delivers the goods each Saturday in our Kensington parking lot. Stay up to date on weekly offerings using the links below to their website, where you can sign up for a wonderful weekly newsletter, and Facebook page.

Help Us Feed the Hungry



Thank you for continuing to pick up a burgundy bag and bring it back the following week with your food donations. Items that are especially in demand include:

• dried beans, rice, pasta
• canned vegetables, beans, meats, fish

Your Gifts Sustain Us

We are grateful for your continued giving that sustains our ministry and our impact in our community.

If you have questions about your giving, please contact Ray Marsh by email or at 336-275-1651, ext. 3.

This Week at St. Andrew’s

Sunday, November 19

Twenty-Fifth Sunday after Pentecost

Worship & Children's Ministry, 10 a.m.

Coffee & Conversation, 11:15 a.m. 

Loving Our Neighbors—Community Conversation: 

Reducing Gun Violence, 11:15 a.m. (Parish Hall)

EYC Raking Beyond Borders, 5 p.m.

Tuesday, November 21

Staff Meeting, 10:30 a.m.

Chapel Open for Prayer, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

EfM, 6 p.m. (Library)

Wednesday, November 22

Parish Office Closed

Hearing the Gospel, 10:30 a.m. (Parish Hall)

Thursday, November 23

Thanksgiving Day

Parish Office Closed

Friday, November 24

Parish Office Closed

Saturday, November 25

Corner Farmers Market, 8 a.m.–12 p.m.

Sunday, November 26

Christ the King Sunday

Worship & Children's Ministry, 10 a.m.

Coffee & Conversation, 11:15 a.m.