Angels and Serpents and Dragons - oh my!

This Sunday we will celebrate the Feast of Saint Michael & All Angels, hearing stories from the Bible about God's messengers sent to do the work of God for the sake of justice and healing.

I wonder what you believe about angels?

It's not something we talk about a whole lot as Episcopalians. And the angels you may be picturing - blonde cherubs floating around on clouds - are definitely not the biblically-accurate angels we read about in scripture (pictured above).

Come hear a story about a dragon - yes, there is a dragon in the Bible!

peace,

Mother Mary Lynn

marylynn@standrewspb.org

This Sunday - September 29

Feast of Saint Michael & All Angels

10:30 am

Service of Holy Eucharist

Children and Youth

Godly Play 3 - 10 years old

Seekers 3rd - 5th grade

Nursery care for 0 - 3 years old available

Note: We make every effort to live stream the service each Sunday, but sometimes technical issues arise. If you would like to help make the live stream happen, please email Kari Robinson to join the tech team!

Listen: Sermons by-the-Sea

Miss church? Catch up on sermons preached at St. Andrew's by listening to our podcast, Sermons by-the-Sea. Find it on any podcast app, or click the image above. Happy listening!

Coming Up at St. Andrew's:

Rebel Women Bible Study - Wednesday Mornings

The Bible is full of kick-ass women who bucked the status quo. Come meet the real women of the Bible. No experience reading the Bible? No problem! We approach these stories with curiosity and encourage doubt, questioning,

and wrestling with the text.

This season, we’re exploring the stories of the women in the New Testament - our spiritual great-grandmothers whose faith shaped the Christian community from the beginning. Come connect with other women seeking support on their spiritual journey.

Join us Wednesday mornings in the sanctuary, 9:30-10:30, and connect with other women asking big questions about faith and wrestling with scripture.

Email Mother Mary Lynn for more information.

Pacific Beach Community Choir

1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the month, at 7pm

Want to sing with friends in a fun, non-pressure environment? Come meet new people and make music the first and third Tuesday of each month at 7pm at St. Andrew's. This choir is led by our parish musician, Katie Cavallo, and sings secular music just for the fun of it. Anyone in high school or older is welcome - no audition necessary! It's a great way to meet new friends and express your creativity - contact Katie with questions or to join.

Mark Your Calendar & Get Your Talent Ready!

It's almost that time for the THIRD annual St. Andrew's talent show! Friday, October 18, from 6-8pm on the lawn. Bring your own blanket, chairs and picnic dinner, and enjoy the show.

All ages and talent levels welcome! Music, poetry, spoken word, magic, movement - contact parish musician Katie Cavallo to sign up and share your talent. PLUS - enjoy hits from the 1970s played by Katie and the Killer Queens.



You don't want to miss this!

What's Happening in the Neighborhood:

Shoreline's Family Fall Festival

We love Shoreline! Come to this fun fall festival to support the organization that runs the Compass Station, the Community Care Crew (which uses space at St. Andrew's), and so much more. Volunteers are needed - contact Caryn if you're available to lend a hand. They are also looking for sponsors, so reach out if your business would like to sponsor this fun community event.

The Land is Not Empty: A Fall 2024 Virtual Book Study

September 30 - October 21

As a response to The Episcopal Church  Sacred Ground series and more recent LARK trainings, several EDSD congregations among others across the country have discussed the importance of honoring the First People whose sacred land was stolen from them. Some have composed a land acknowledgment; some have gone beyond a land acknowledgment to learn more about the country’s and church’s checkered past to find ways to grow in relationship with our Indigenous siblings and learn how to be in solidarity with them.

With Sarah Augustine’s The Land is Not Empty: Following Jesus in Dismantling the Doctrine of Discovery comes opportunity through a virtual book study.

“If insight is the prophetic task – and I believe it is – this book is prophecy. Beautifully weaving together her moving personal narrative, the narrative of destructive colonization, the narrative of courageous resistance and life of Indigenous Peoples around the world, and, through it all, the narrative of resurrection and Jesus’ promise of the world to come, Sarah Augustine engages your mind, your heart, and your future.” 

The Most Rev. Mark MacDonald, National Indigenous Anglican Archbishop of the Anglican Church of Canada.

Author Sarah Augustine, a Pueblo (Tewa) descendant, is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of The Coalition to Dismantle the Doctrine of Discovery. The book study will be moderated by members of EDSD congregations who share a desire to follow a path in relationship and advocacy with our Indigenous neighbors. For more information, contact dianelopezhughes@me.com.

New: Dances of Universal Peace at St. Andrew's

We are excited to announce that the San Diego Dances of Universal Peace group will be bringing their spiritual practice to the St. Andrew's sanctuary on the second Sundays of the month. Learn more about the Dances of Universal Peace here. What a blessing to share our sacred space with them. All are welcome to join and try out this spiritual practice of chant, live music, and movement.

Support Saturday Meal Service

Every Saturday morning, Jodie and her team of volunteers set up their folding tables in front of St. Andrew's and feed anyone who is hungry. This past Saturday, they fed 80 people a hearty breakfast.

Jodie and her team from small potatoes foundation have been serving meals on Saturdays at St. Andrew's since June 2024. Their organization is dedicated to offering nourishing and wholesome meals to those facing hardships.

Check out this note from Jodie:

"We deeply appreciate your generosity in allowing us to use your church lawn as a space to feed our guests. Your support truly helps us in our mission to serve those in need. We are dedicated to making a significant impact on the lives of our neighbors facing adversity and food insecurity. We believe a meal made with love is a tangible way to show compassion and understanding. If you’re able, please consider making a donation to help us continue feeding our neighbors in

need. Every contribution, no matter the size, brings us one step closer to making a lasting impact.

From our bustling kitchen, Chef Jodie"

Scan the QR code to give directly to small potatoes foundation. We're so grateful for Jodie and her team, and for the difference they make in our neighborhood.

Localized Anti-Racism Knowledge Workshop:

Sign Up Today

LARK (Localized Anti-Racism Knowledge) began as a challenge from Bishop Susan Brown Snook. In February 2022 she asked the Racial Justice and Reconciliation Task Force (RJRTF) to develop a localized anti-racism workshop. Since anti-racism trainings are usually designed in other regions of the country, they reflect their populations and histories. Our area has its own history, issues, and stories. LARK focuses on our local history and populations and deals with local issues and stories. The workshop includes practical tools and approaches for advancing racial reconciliation and justice within our diocese.

LARK is one part of a lifelong journey for racial reconciliation and racial justice. Whether you are a novice or veteran in the areas of racial justice and reconciliation, whether you are a Sacred Ground alum, current Sacred Ground participant, or have never even heard of Sacred Ground, this LARK workshop is for you! All are encouraged to attend, and all are welcome!

Mother Mary Lynn and two other St. Andrew's folks are already signed up - join us! Let's see how many from our congregation we can register!

Note: There is a $50 fee for the program. If this is a barrier for you, please email Mother Mary Lynn - we have church funds to cover the cost if needed!

When: Friday, Oct 11, 4-9 PM & Saturday, Oct 12, 9:30-4:30 PM

Where: Good Samaritan Episcopal Church, 4321 Eastgate Mall, San Diego, CA 92121

Photo by Aaron Burden on Unsplash

New Online Bible Course...for Smarties!

You’ve heard of The Bible for Dummies. Now, introducing The Bible … for Smarties! A chance to explore and learn about the Bible without dumbing it down. Going beyond your typical Bible Study, this seminar will be a university-level academic class focused on Nurturing Students towards a Nuanced, Critical Interpretation and Sophisticated Understanding of the Texts of the Bible. Dr. David Moseley will be the Instructor for this upcoming online course-offering which will be the first in a two-year cycle of classes covering the whole Bible in four semester classes. This fall, there will be a 12-week class on Christian Scriptures 1 (focused on the Historical Jesus and his World as portrayed in the Four Gospels ), starting on Monday 9th September. For more information, click here and email Dr. Moseley. Video Recordings of all the classes from Hebrew Scriptures 1 and 2, Christian Scriptures 2, and a preliminary short course on Hermeneutics (Biblical Interpretation), are also available.

Scholarships available: please contact Mother Mary Lynn if you need financial assistance to participate in this great course!

Call Your Representatives and Ask for Ceasefire in Gaza

“People of faith and goodwill can organize and address our governments to call for humanitarian aid to flow freely to those in desperate need in Gaza; for the release of all hostages; for an end to all targeting of children and other civilians; and for a de-escalation of violence in the West Bank and East Jerusalem.” - Presiding Bishop Michael Curry

As death, destruction, and violence continue in Gaza, we urge you to lift your voices and do everything possible to put pressure on all parties for an immediate and sustained ceasefire. 

We are not helpless in the face of the world's horrors. Takeon a new spiritual practice: every day, call your representatives and ask them to call for an immediate ceasefire, access to humanitarian assistance to end starvation and avert any further risk of famine, and urge the release of hostages.

You can click this link to go to the Episcopal Public Policy Network website, which has a script for contacting your representatives, as well as a form you can fill out right on the site.

Donations Needed for Border Ministry

Our diocese is continuing to respond to the needs of those seeking asylum at the US/Mexico border and being held in open-air detention sites and awaiting transport at the airport. The diocese prepares 200 sack lunches every Monday to be distributed, and are asking for the following:

• jelly
• packaged snacks like: potato chips, protein bars, fruit gummies
• brown paper bags
• sandwich bags

Please drop off donations at church on Sunday. Email Mother Mary Lynn if you are able to volunteer to assemble sack lunches every Monday at 3pm.

Volunteers Needed: 5th Tuesday Chefs

Did you know that St. Andrew's has hosted a weekly free community meal every Tuesday for over 10 years? We are looking for volunteers who are willing to cook the meal on the 5th Tuesdays of the months, which is only 4 times per year. Volunteers would be expected to take a food safety certification course, plan and shop for a meal, and cook for 50-60 guests. But you won't be doing it alone - our volunteer coordinator, Auburn, will be there to help you every step of the way, and our team of dedicated volunteers who show up weekly will help, too. Please email Auburn if you are interested in taking on this important (and fun!) work. We are so proud to be able to feed our neighbors, and this ministry depends on the dedicated service of so many. Join the fun!