The Rev’d Sarah West | visiolectio.com

Dear People of God gathered at St Andrew’s,

By the time you read this, I will be on vacation. Don’t worry you will be in good hands – Kari, Katie, Timi, Barbara and Deacon Daniel are available if you need anything. I’ll be back Wednesday, July 9th in time for Rebel Women.

This coming Sunday, June 29th, I have invited a longtime friend, The Rev. Paul Carmona to be your Preacher and Presider. Paul currently is the President of the Standing Committee, and has served on the General Convention’s Standing Commission on Liturgy and Music. He knows a lot about the new liturgies, so after the service, offer him a cup of coffee or tea and see where the conversation goes.

Then on July 6th , the Rev Jeff Martinhauk, a member of St Andrew’s and Chief Financial Officer for the Diocese, will be your Preacher and Presider. Jeff has been very helpful this year as we get everything in order for the Calling Committee to move forward.

Know that you will be in my prayers as I take this time away.

Blessings,

Pastor Cyndi

This Sunday - June 29th

3rd Sunday after Pentecost

Worship Service

10:30 am

Sunday School

One room Summer Sunday School during service

"Preparing the Faith: Stories of Female Presence"

Snacks, Sips and Surveys!

After church this Sunday and next, the Calling Committee will provide snacks

 and some beverages, and folks can fill out the CAT on their phone, laptop or

 hard copy.

Transition Updates

• Pastor Cyndi Jones began at St. Andrew's as our Interim Priest-in-charge on January 22nd.
• You can contact Pastor Cyndi at pastorcyndi@standrewspb.org.
• Timi Shields has stepped up into the role of Senior Warden.

• The Vestry has approved our Calling Committee slate:  David Carlson, Anne Cass, Alex Wu, Cathleen Flowers, Hans Kullberg, and a youth representative: Sam Carlson.
• The Vestry approved the "charge" for the Calling Committee & our Calling Committee was commissioned at church.

• The calling committee co-chairs, David Carlson and Anne Cass, met with Gwynn Lynch from the Diocese to review the calling committee process. 

• The Calling committee held two in person Listening Sessions to gather input from the congregation as well as collecting feedback via a web form.

• A detailed survey called the Congregation Assessment Tool (CAT) is now available for parishioners to fill out. Your feedback is invaluable to the committee, please take the time to fill out this important survey. You may also request a printed out version at church on Sunday. Please fill this out before July 6th.

As part of our Seekers Sunday school class, our students have spent the year learning about Holy Troublemakers and Unconventional Saints. They then planned and implemented a service project of their own! They wanted to spread awareness about the decline of the monarch butterfly and other needed pollinators. Please read what some of our 2nd-5th grade students wrote:

"Help Save the Monarchs:

Monarch butterflies are in danger right now. They are suffering from loss of milkweed, their main source of food, insecticide and herbicide use is hurting them, and habitat loss, and much more. You can help the monarchs by planting native milkweed, not tropical, because it throws off their migration cycle, and keeps them in one place too long. You can also help them by using natural repellents, not ones with chemicals, because it harms the animals. And you can help them by planting native milkweed. "

"-Plant more native milkweed.

-Caterpillars need milkweed plants to grow and develop into butterflies.

-Butterflies help pollinate the flowers."

Applications Open: Johnson-Wong Scholarship

If you are preparing to enter a full-time college or university this fall, you are eligible to apply for the Johnson Wong Scholarship! This fund is generously provided by St. Andrew's members who are committed to the education of our young people. It is awarded to St. Andrew's members or children of members who plan to attend a full-time accredited college in the next school year. Fill out this application to apply. This year's scholarship is for $2,000. Contact Becky for more information.

Registration now open for

St. Andrew's VBS 2025

July 21-25

Limited registration! Only 16 spots.

Open to kids entering 1st-entering 5th grades

Opportunities for youth volunteers

Rebel Women Bible Study

Every Wednesday 9:30-10:30 am in the Sanctuary



The Bible is full of women who bucked the status quo. Ruth, Naomi, Deborah, Jael - 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.

Discover that "biblical womanhood" is all about risk, strength, and justice for the marginalized.

Come connect with other women asking big questions and seeking support on their spiritual journey.

Email pastorcyndi@standrewspb.org for more information.

Happening in the Neighborhood:

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.

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.” - Previous 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.

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