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Dear friends,
The story of Absalom Jones is a powerful reminder of faith shaped by perseverance and hope. Born into slavery, Jones purchased his freedom and became a lay leader at St. George’s Methodist Church in Philadelphia. There, he and other Black worshippers experienced repeated discrimination, including being required to sit in the gallery—and, in one painful moment, being pulled from their knees while praying. In response, Jones and others walked out, later founding the African Church, which became the African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas. In 1802 he was ordained a deacon, and in 1804 a priest—the first African American ordained in The Episcopal Church. His life bears witness to a faith that refused exclusion and remained rooted in worship, courage, and hope.
This month at St. Andrew’s, we have opportunities to engage that same tradition of truth-telling and faithful witness. In particular, I hope you will join us for Scarlett: Slavery’s Enduring Legacy in an American Family, a searching exploration of history, memory, and the ways the past continues to shape the present, and for God’s Trombones, James Weldon Johnson’s powerful poetic rendering of African American preaching, which proclaims the gospel with beauty, imagination, and moral clarity. These offerings invite us not only to learn, but to listen—to voices that deepen our understanding of faith, justice, and the hope God holds before us.
Peace,
Paul
| | Don’t miss this special coffee hour celebration after the 10:00 am service this Sunday, February 15! We’ll have a pancake breakfast with sausage, applesauce, coffee, and orange juice; great live music, mask making and parade, games for kids, a cake walk, and plenty of fun for all ages. | If you’d like to help by donating a cake for the cake walk please contact Linda Hastings. |
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Sunday, February 15
God's Trombones
CHORAL SUNDAYS
4:00 pm | Church
The St. Andrew’s Adult Choir and the Saint Andrew’s Players combine to present a creative alternation of various settings of African American Spirituals with readings from Negro sermons in verse written by James Weldon Johnson.
This performance will be available to livestream on our YouTube channel.
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Please join us on February 18 at 7:00 am (Chapel), 12:15 pm, 4:30 pm (Family Service), and 7:00 pm for Holy Eucharist and Imposition of Ashes.
Can't be with us in person on Ash Wednesday? The 7:00 pm service will be livestreamed on our YouTube channel.
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Monday, February 23
Scarlett: Slavery's Enduring Legacy in an American Family
BY LESLIE STAINTON
7:00 pm | Sanctuary
Please join us for an evening of conversation with parishioner Leslie Stainton about her new book Scarlett: Slavery's Enduring Legacy in an American Family, which traces the long shadow of slavery through her family, weaving together history, memory, and personal reflection to explore how the past continues to shape the present.
Leslie will be joined in conversation by fellow parishioner Chris Watson. They will speak for about an hour, including Q & A, followed by book signing.
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Thursday, March 5, 12, 19
For Such a Time as This: An Emergency Devotional
BY HANNA REICHEL
5:30 pm | Chapel
Barb Kelly and Fr. Paul invite you to read along and discuss For Such a Time as This: An Emergency Devotional by Hanna Reichel, a 2025 devotional offering short reflections rooted in Scripture for living faithfully in extraordinary times. On March 5, 12, and 19 we'll gather for thoughtful discussion and shared reflection on the book.
Please RSVP to Paul at pfrolick@standrewsaa.org.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS & UPCOMING EVENTS
Around the Parish
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Devotions & Meditations for Lent
Looking for a way to stay grounded in prayer this Lent? Take a look at some of the devotional resources available in print and online to help you your journey:
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PRINT
Love Outpoured:
Devotions for Lent 2026
We’ve purchased copies of Love Outpoured: Devotions for Lent 2026 for parishioners who would like to use them during Lent. The booklets offer brief daily scripture readings, reflections, and prayers to support a simple, prayerful Lenten practice. Copies are available in the narthex and lobby of the church.
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SOCIAL MEDIA
20-Second Reflections from @standrewsaa
Throughout Lent, "20-Second Lenten Reflections" will again appear daily on our Instagram Stories and Facebook. Follow us and pause to pray and reflect—even in the midst of a busy day.
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DIGITAL
Episcopal Relief & Development:
"Holy Habits" by Sister Monica Claire
"Written by Sister Monica Clare, an Episcopal nun, author and unlikely TikTok star, our 2026 meditations offer an invitation to rediscover—or deepen—holy habits of prayer, worship and engagement with Scripture. These "holy habits" provide a path to a life that is given shape, meaning and direction by being rooted in a deeper relationship with God."
- Episcopal Relief & Development
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February Events
FEBRUARY 15 Carnivale | 11:15am | Parish Hall
FEBRUARY 15 God's Trombones | 4pm
FEBRUARY 18 Ash Wednesday | Services: 7am | 12:15pm | 4:30 pm | 7pm
FEBRUARY 19 Book of Ruth Discussion | 5:30pm | Chapel
FEBRUARY 20 Our Town | 7pm
FEBRUARY 22 Our Town | 3pm
FEBRUARY 22 Rotating Shelter Starts
FEBRUARY 23 Leslie Stainton Book Event | 7pm
FEBRUARY 26 Book of Ruth Discussion | 5:30pm | Chapel
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March Events
MARCH 1 Compline | 6:30pm
MARCH 1 Music for Meditation: Christa Rakich | 7pm
MARCH 3 Glacier Hills Service | 3:30pm | Glacier Hills
MARCH 5 + 12 + 19 Book Discussion: For Such a Time as This | 5:30pm | Chapel
MARCH 7 First Meeting: Wizard of Oz | 10am | Rainbow Room
MARCH 18 AED/CPR Class | 1-5pm | Chapel Call the Office to register!
MARCH 29 Palm Sunday
MARCH 29 Compline | 6:30pm
MARCH 29 Music for Meditation: Sarah Simko | 7pm
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PARISH PHOTOS
Winter Highlights
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