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Dear People of God gathered at St. Andrew’s,

This is the last week of Easter! 

And in this week’s Gospel, Jesus wants us to feel how close we are to the heart of God. “The glory that you have given me I have given them, so that they may be one, as we are one…”   “I made your name known to them, and I will make it known, so that the love with which you have loved me may be in them, and I in them."

We don’t often think about how much God loves Jesus – as much as God’s own self. And this is how much we are loved by God and also how we are to love others – to love your neighbor as yourself.

How are we doing on this, on this our most important task?

How are we loving our neighbor as ourselves here at St. Andrew’s? Is God showing us new and different ways? Are we paying attention?

May we be blessed this week as we work to discern what God desires for us, for St. Andrew’s, for this nation and for the world!

Heads Up

This week we give thanks for all the hard work and perseverance of our graduates! Please come and celebrate their accomplishments!

Also after service, we will also be showing Change, Not Charity -- a PBS Documentary that I was interviewed for. The documentary is about the history of the Disability Rights Movement and the work that led up to the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act that will celebrate its 35th anniversary this July 26th.

Blessings,

Pastor Cyndi

This Sunday - June 1st

7th Sunday of Easter

Worship Service

10:30 am

Sunday School

Nursery ages 0-3

Godly Play age 3-1st grade

Seekers 2nd-5th grade



Documentary Screening: Change, Not Charity

following the service at 12 pm

College Graduate

JT Richmond

I decided to go back to college to pursue my passion for psychology and will soon be graduating with Honors and a 3.7 GPA with an Associate Degree for Transfer in Psychology. I'm proud to share that I have been accepted into the University of California, San Diego, where I will continue my studies as part of Sixth College within the University.

My next step is to complete a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology at UCSD. Looking ahead into the future, I plan to pursue a Doctor of Psychology “PsyD” with a focus on clinical psychology.

To achieve this, I intend to transfer to the University of California, Irvine, which has a strong clinical psychology program aligned with my long term goals of becoming a licensed psychologist and ultimately helping people.

High School Graduates

Izzy Cadena

She spent her last two years at Northfield Mount Hermon School in Massachusetts.  She will be attending Hamilton College in Clinton , NY in the fall. She will row for their team. She has written for and is one of the editors on her school paper, “The Lamplighter.”

Kaden Miller

Graduating from high school and heading off to Cal Maritime!

Promoting from 8th Grade

Mackenzie

Jett

Elodie

Carter

Sam

Promoting from 5th Grade

Averie

Max

Promoting from Preschool

Emi

Luana

Documentary Screening: Change, Not Charity

June 1, 12-2 pm

St. Andrew's by-the-Sea



Come watch the PBS documentary about the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act, and then enjoy a Q&A with our very own Pastor Cyndi Jones, a central figure in the documentary.

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. Contact Becky for more information.

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

If you are unable to attend one of our listening sessions or would like to offer additional feedback, please fill out the form from the link below.

• Please complete by June 8th "Listening Session Link"

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

Free Concert at St. Andrew's on June 8th!

We have all heard Christ’s parables many times, but do we grasp their meaning? Learn how to grapple with these familiar, yet mystifying stories, by joining the School For Smarties! Several St Andrews congregants have enjoyed taking online classes with the SFS. This summer’s ‘Introduction to The Parables of Jesus’ is offered on Monday nights starting June 2 through July 7 for $150. 12 hours of teaching with a highly qualified and knowledgeable teacher for $150! See the attachment for full details on becoming a Smartie.

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:

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.

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 at the Cathedral at 3 pm 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.

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