Celebrating the Feast of Epiphany this Sunday

Rev. Jeff Martinhauk, a St. Andrew's parishioner, retired priest and the chief financial officer for the Episcopal Diocese of San Diego, will be preaching this Sunday.

This Sunday - January 12

10:30 am

Epiphany

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!

We've Gone Solar!

It's official - we've gone solar! We are so grateful to everyone who donated to our Raise the Roof campaign earlier this year, which allowed us to complete much-needed repairs to our sanctuary roof. As a community, we raised $35,000! Combined with funds that we have diligently saved over the past five years for building repairs, your generosity allowed us to complete this important project.

We had already been working with a non-profit, ReVolv, which helps other non-profits go solar, so our solar panels were installed immediately after the roof repairs were completed this summer. Because of some delays waiting for permits, the solar system was just connected on December 16th - and now it's working! Our campus is now solar powered. Thank you for making it happen!

Coming Up at St. Andrew's

Is God Calling you to Serve on Vestry?

The vestry of our church is similar to a board of a nonprofit. The vestry is the legal representative of the parish. We elect vestry members at our annual meeting in January. We have two wardens--a senior warden and a junior warden. We have a treasurer and a clerk. Our vestry defines and articulates our mission, supports the mission in word and deed, and ensures effective organization and planning, and managing resources and finances. All pledging adult members are eligible to run for a 3-year term on vestry. Vestry meetings take place once a month, usually on the third Sunday of the month from 12-2pm. Learn more by reading our vestry job description, and email Hans Kullberg for more information!

Youth Epiphany Camp 2025

Epiphany Camp for 6-12 graders at Camp Steven’s is a favorite every program year. The outdoors, the food, the friends from around the diocese—it is a weekend filled with fun and faith. This year’s theme will consider how we end our days. In a world that focuses on the practices that start your day, (Do you make your bed, have coffee, exercise?), this retreat provides the opportunity to consider how we close each day with a deep exploration of one of the prayers from Compline.

Photo by Bryan Rodriguez on Unsplash

Transition Updates

• The Episcopal Diocese of San Diego has identified an interim priest who could potentially start late-January; a committee of the St. Andrew's vestry has met with this candidate to ensure it's a good fit for the congregation.
• The canon to the ordinary reviewed the call process. She assured the vestry that St. Andrew's is in an excellent place for calling a rector - the church has a rectory (housing for a potential rector), and is healthy and happy

• Questions? Reach out to senior warden Cyndie Woodbury.

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 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!