Celebrate Pentecost with Us this Sunday

Rain or Shine!

Potluck Picnic, Church Tours, & Festivities for Kids of All Ages

Our Pentecost Party & Potluck is this Sunday! Barbecue will be prepared and provided by Sandy Shelton. And there will be plenty of delicious sides and treats, plus fun activities for kids young and old. We will be offering church tours as well as an opportunity to participate in our Parish Online Directory. See you after church!

• Homemade barbecue will be served.
• Bring a dish to share. Drop it off in the Parish Hall before church. Last names beginning A–G bring Salads & Vegetables; H–P, Desserts; Q–Z, Chips & Sides.
• Wear red!
• Bring a lawn chair or picnic blanket if you want to sit outside.
• Take a church tour.
• Update your photo for the Parish Directory--or add / update your listing!

Last Call for Gift Cards for Baby Yusra

Collection through May 28

The Safi family from Afghanistan recently welcomed the birth of a baby girl, Yusra. We are invited to celebrate this arrival and assist with the family’s needs with donations of Walmart gift cards. Please put your card (in an envelope labeled “Baby Yusra”) in the labeled basket in the office, or hand to Doug Sanecki. You may also give cards to Doug Sanecki at church or call (732-546-5934) or email Doug to arrange for pickup. Our collection is through this Sunday, May 28.

Summer Term of Hearing the Gospel Group Bible Study Starts May 31

Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m., Parish Hall

Our Hearing the Gospel Summer Session will begin May 31 at 10:30 a.m. in the Parish Hall. Each week we read the Gospel for the coming Sunday and follow with group discussion of its meaning in Jesus’ time and how it applies to our lives today. No preparation is required, and all members of the Parish and friends are welcome. Sessions last about an hour and close with Noonday Prayer. To learn more, contact summer facilitators, Charles Kelshaw and Julia Davis, or join us one Wednesday!

Come to a Welcome Breakfast June 4 and Learn about St. Andrew’s

June 4 at 9 a.m.

RSVP by May 30

Want to learn more about St. Andrew’s and how you can connect with our mission? You are invited to a Welcome Breakfast on Sunday, June 4, from 9:00–9:45 a.m. in the Parish Hall. Meet fellow parishioners and ministry leaders and get insight into our mission and outreach. We will answer questions and provide information about the groups and ministries that make St. Andrew’s a vibrant community of faith. And breakfast will be served! Click below to RSVP to Jon Anderson / Jennifer Jones by May 30. We hope to see you there.

Our Next Children’s Chapel Sunday is June 4

Our next Children's Chapel will be Sunday, June 4, in celebration of the Season of Pentecost. During worship, children will process out of the church as usual during Children’s Ministry Time, but this time we will head downstairs to our Children’s Chapel for a story, thanksgiving, and music with Mr. Riley. We will return during announcements.

It's a Flash Drive! Support the EYC

Now through June 11

Our youth mission trip is just over 2 weeks away. One of the agencies they will assist during their work in Western NC is Housing First, which has helped to reduce chronic homelessness in Asheville by 75%. Even so, when folks move into their new homes, they often lack basic supplies for living in them. Here's where we, the St. Andrew’s parish family, can help! Please sign up below to bring an item (or two!) to fill a Welcome Home Pack for a Homeward Bound family. Then bring donations to church on Sunday or during office hours and put them in the labeled baskets. If you bring them June 4 or 11, you can hand them to our youth who will be outside before church to collect them and personally thank you.

Being Prepared: Safety at St. Andrew’s

June 11 at 9 a.m.

All are invited to a preparedness presentation at St. Andrew’s on June 11 at 9 a.m., beginning in the sanctuary. We will touch on some of the most common emergencies and issues that occur in church life, discuss how we can respond, and highlight available resources. Ushers, vestry members, and ministry leaders are encouraged to attend.

Poverty and Community Disparities: The History of Racism and Redlining in Greensboro

June 11 after Worship

Plan to attend a special presentation in our Adult Formation offerings by Dr. Stephen Sills, Senior Vice President at the Research, Policy & Impact Center. Look for more information in the coming weeks.

For High School Grads, Do Just One Thing ...

As you celebrate your seniors’ milestones, be sure to do “Just One Thing” and help them connect with the faith community wherever their next steps take them. It takes only a minute to fill out the short form at the link below. The benefits of being a part of their new community can last a lifetime.

Diocesan Offering: Introduction to Dismantling Racism

June 23–24 via Zoom

Racial healing and reconciliation are fundamental to our ongoing spiritual formation. This interactive workshop is designed to deepen our spiritual commitment to dismantle racism as participants in the Jesus movement. Through presentations, prayer, story sharing, videos, and small group discussion, we will explore how the sin of racism impacts all of our lives. We will ground our work together biblically and sacramentally by renewing our baptismal vows—to seek and serve Christ in all persons and to respect the dignity of all human beings. Registration is required (click below).

St. Andrew's Youth in Pictures

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 Generosity Sustains St. Andrew's

We are grateful for your gifts and pledges that sustain St. Andrew’s ministry and our impact in our community. To make a new gift or continue your pledge:



This Week at St. Andrew’s



 Sunday, May 28

Pentecost Sunday

Worship (In-Person & Online) and Children's Ministry, 10 a.m.

Potluck Picnic & Party with Church Tours, 11:15 a.m.

Monday, May 29

Memorial Day Holiday

Tuesday, May 30

Staff Meeting, 10:30 a.m.

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

EfM, 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, May 31

Hearing the Gospel, 10:30 a.m.

Choir Rehearsal, 7:15 p.m.

Thursday, June 1

Adult Formation Team Meeting, 10 a.m.

Handbell Rehearsal, 2 p.m.

Saturday, June 3

Corner Farmers Market, 8 a.m.–12 p.m.

Sunday, June 4

Trinity Sunday

Welcome Breakfast, 9-9:45 a.m.

Worship (In-Person & Online) and Children's Chapel, 10 a.m.

EYC Workday at Peacehaven Farm, 2 p.m.