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Weekly eNews
January 29, 2026
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We Have Some Schedule Changes for this Weekend
Once again, we are watching the weekend weather. Here are the latest updates about scheduled events.
More details about all events are found in the announcements further down in this eNews.
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We plan to have Sunday Worship on February 1 in some form. We will make an announcement on Saturday afternoon if there is a worship schedule change. If we cannot offer in-person worship, we will make every effort to provide an online option.
- Our All-Parish Annual Meeting has been moved to February 8.
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EYC for February 1 has been canceled.
- Our Epiphany Women's Retreat planned for January 31 will now be a Lenten Retreat on March 14 (9 a.m.-12 p.m.), at St. Andrew's. (You will need to sign up again for the new date.)
- The funeral for Maria Wilmoth scheduled for Monday will be rescheduled. We will announce the date when it has been set.
- The Gun Violence Prevention meeting for today will be rescheduled. Please contact Kathryn Crowe if you would like more information.
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The Corner Farmers Market will be closed on Saturday, January 31. Please see their latest newsletter for details on how to contact their vendors while they cannot sell at the market.
Stay tuned to our website, social media pages, and eNews, where we will announce any further updates.
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Church Campus Conditions
Most of the remaining ice has now been cleared from our lots and sidewalks. If you need to be on campus, we urge you still to proceed with extreme caution.
If we have heavy snow this weekend, we cannot clear our parking lots until precipitation stops, and we are one of many clients who rely on our plowing service.
Please be safe and please continue to check in on each other.
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Join Us for Worship
10 a.m. Worship (Sanctuary)
Each Sunday we worship in person and online. We are always glad when you worship with us. Nursery care and Children's Ministry are offered, and activity bags are available at the church entrance to keep little hearts and hands engaged.
After worship, all are invited to enjoy Coffee & Conversation in the Parish Hall.
We will make an announcement on Saturday afternoon if there is a worship schedule change.
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Coffee & Conversation Needs Refreshments
Please Sign Up for a Slot!
Each Sunday we enjoy a variety of snacks during coffee hour, provided by members of our parish. The refreshments signup sheet is on the bulletin board in the Parish Hall—and we have several available Sundays coming up. Providing refreshments is a great way to celebrate a birthday, anniversary, or other special occasion. Please choose your Sunday and sign your name. Thank you!
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Death and Despair Do Not Have the Last Word
Letter from BIshop Sean Rowe
Sunday, January 25, 2026
An excerpt from Bishop Rowe's Sunday letter is shared here. Please click on the link below to read the full letter.
| | "...[W]e do not grieve without hope. The Christian story is full of people who lived in frightening and brutal times, and who followed Jesus’ call... . His proclamation turns us away from the fear born of sin and death and toward the kingdom of God, toward Christ’s ministry of justice, reconciliation, and love. 'From now on, therefore, we regard no one from a human point of view,' the Apostle Paul wrote to the church in Corinth (2 Corinthians 5:16), exhorting them to reject the divisions of their time in favor of being ambassadors for Christ." | |
Immigration Action Toolkit from The Episcopal Church
In its ongoing support of migrants, and those living in our communities who face uncertain futures, The Episcopal Church believes that obtaining and sharing accurate information is critical. An Immigration Action Toolkit provided by the Church is accessible at the link below.
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Join Us for Worship & Our Annual All-Parish Meeting
February 8, 2026
10 a.m. Worship followed by a Festive Gathering with
Delicious Food & Our All-Parish Meeting in the Parish Hall
We look forward to gathering for a joyful worship service, reception, and our all-parish Annual Meeting on February 8. Join us as we reflect on the ways we have been Walking in Love in our church, our community, and our world this year. Come give thanks for our outgoing vestry members and hear important updates about parish ministries and finances. You will have an opportunity to review our budget, and we will elect our four new vestry members. Our friends from A Special Blend will return with delicious coffee, and we will have treats from parishioner Wendy Dodson of Dessert Du Jour bakery.
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2026 Vestry Candidates Announced
We are pleased to announce our Vestry slate for the class of 2026. Thank you to the following nominees for their willingness to serve: Jack Garvey, Anne Geggie, George Hanna, and Elizabeth Troutman. You can read more about our candidates at the link below, or in the Vestry Slate 2026 Special Edition, emailed on January 21.
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Help Share God’s Love—Cook for Abundant Life by February 8
Many neighbors are struggling with winter heat bills, and one simple way we can help is by cooking for Abundant Life’s weekly dinners, where hospitality, fellowship, and good food abound. St. Andrew’s next turn is Tuesday, February 10, and we invite you to join the aproned faithful! Sign up now, using the link below, so that we know to look for your donation. Then prepare your dish, using a disposable 9x13 pan. Label it with your name and the name of the dish and freeze it at home. Then place the frozen dish in the church's pantry freezer by Sunday morning, February 8. Thank you!
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Lightbearers—Epiphany Formation
Right after Worship (Cloister)
February 15 ** Note Date **
Epiphany is the season of the church year when we celebrate the manifestation of Christ as light of the world and consider how we can share Christ's light in our lives. In our Lightbearers formation offering, we will explore what being the light looks like in practice with Mother Ginny and special speakers. Join us in the Cloister after worship.
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Start Collecting for DOK's Toiletry & Personal Care Items Drive
February 1–15
St. Andrew’s Daughters of the King (DOK) Deborah Chapter is collecting toiletries and personal care items for neighbors experiencing houselessness. Please begin gathering items at home and look for collection bins in the Parish Hall. We need:
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Soap & body wash
Toothpaste & toothbrushes
Disposable razors
Nail clippers & files
Sanitary wipes
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Hand lotion
Lip balm
Pocket tissue
Throat lozenges
Antiseptic wipes
Bandaids | Feminine hygiene products
Flashlights
Gloves & mittens
Socks
Beanies (unisex)
Granola & cereal bars
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All are Invited to Remember Our Saints in Light
Funeral for Carol Holden
February 11 at 11 a.m. (Chapel)
The Funeral for Maria Wilmoth
scheduled for February 2 will be rescheduled for a later date.
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Tickets Now Available for Our Annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper
February 17, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Join us on Shrove Tuesday, February 17, for a delicious breakfast for supper event. Tickets are $7 (individual) and $15 (family) at the door OR in advance after worship on Sundays. Takeout is available, and door prizes will be awarded—including Neese’s Sausage, which, along with fried apples, will be offered as sides to the pancake main course. Bring a friend and come to the Parish Hall for food, fellowship, and fun on February 17.
Please help spread the word and share our Facebook event!
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Sign Up for Our Rescheduled Women’s Retreat, “Grounded: Rooted Wisdom”
Saturday, March 14 (9 a.m.-12 p.m.)
Originally an Epiphany event, our Women's Retreat has been rescheduled for Lent. We are planning a special morning of reflection, conversation, and intention setting. Our Retreat will be led by Mother Ginny and parishioner Sarah Chowning. Signup is now open at the link below through March 9.
Please sign up again if you registered for the January event!
We will not transfer registrations from the January date to the new date. If you would like to attend on the new date, March 14, please use the link below to sign up.
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| Third Weekly Star Word Reflection for Epiphany | | | | We are offering reflection questions during Epiphany, encouraging each of us to hold, engage, and explore our star word closely over time. Here is the second invitation: | | Find a hymn or song that brings you to your word. Listen to different recordings or offerings of the music. Does it impact how you hear and understand your word? | | |
Thank You for Your Faithful Gifts and Pledges
Your gifts make St. Andrew's mission and ministry possible. If you have questions about your giving, please email Ray Marsh at the link below or call him at 336-275-1651, ext. 3. Ray is in the office on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
To make new or pledged gift online, use the button below. Checks may be mailed to St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Bookkeeper, 2105 W. Market St., Greensboro, NC 27403.
To make a pledge for 2026, use the button below or request a pledge packet from Ray. Every pledge matters.
| | Therefore, be imitators of God, as beloved children, and walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself for us, an offering and sacrifice to God. —Ephesians 5:1–2 | |
We Need Your Burgundy Bags!
Pick Up and Drop Off at Church and Chapel Entrances
Thank you for your faithful support of One Step Further Food Pantry's efforts to relieve food insecurity in Greensboro. Our Burgundy Bag food donations are a vital and ongoing part of our mission, and your donations are delivered to One Step Further weekly.
Most needed food items include: rice, pasta, beans (dried and canned), canned vegetables, and canned meats and fish.
Please contact Doug Sanecki with questions about this ministry.
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REMINDER: Text & Email Scams are Circulating
Do Not Buy Gift Cards
Check Our Website for Ways to Support St. Andrew's
Texts and emails from senders pretending to be Mother Ginny and our clergy and staff are circulating. Messages convey familiarity and lead to requests to purchase gift cards.
If you receive such a message: DO NOT respond, click on links, or purchase gift cards or information.
Please DO report the message as Junk to your cell phone carrier or email provider.
St. Andrew's clergy and staff will NEVER solicit for special assistance, gift cards, money, or personal details via a text or individual email message. If you want to support St. Andrew's, please visit our website to see current legitimate opportunities.
IF YOU DON'T KNOW if a message is legitimate, ask the office!
Start a NEW email message using the button below, or leave a voicemail message at 336-275-1651, ext. 1. We will respond during office hours.
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Anglican Cycle of Prayer: The Church of England
Diocesan Cycle of Prayer: Church of the Holy Comforter, St. John’s, and St. Martin’s, all of Charlotte
Those on our parish prayer list: Norma Bullock, Traci and Erik, Jeff Cummer, Betty Atwell, Mack Baker, Lauren, Martha and Jim Kaley, Nancy O’Donnell, Tina Sink Gangi, Heather, Victoria, Pauline Tatum, Jim Tatum, Pia, Katelyn Flowers, Jeannie Phillips, James, Madeline Colavito, Hilary Towle, Sarah Sellers, Sue Keith, Myra Stephens, Derek, E. MacKenzie, Carolyn Ritchie, Glenna Ohaver, Susan Seaton, Karl Towle, Heidi Dohmeier, Donnie Robertson, Barbara Van Cleve, Nancy Antrim, Bert and Bev, Mary Lou Strohl, Frank Tatem, Faye Thompson, Ethan Shoffner, Paul, Karen, Sabrina, John Bald, Keats, Alicia, Gloria, Jo, Julie Dameron, Lynn Hayworth, Gayle Aiken, Denise, Vicky, Barbara Cole, Patrick Miller, Terese Southern, Jordan, Laura Shinn, Bill Hill, Carl and Angie Smith, James R. Smith, Lauren Vasquez and family, Clare, Maggie, Ken Sisk, Ken, Doug Sanecki, Patricia, Anne Bell Batherson, Rhonda Weaver, Lee Martin, Charlyne Hanna, Linda Shablack, Julia Davis
Seminarian: Ryan Waide
Special concerns: The people of Gaza, Israel, Ukraine, Russia, and Sudan; all those impacted by recent storms
Those serving in our military: Tom Stauffer, Paul Zeigler, Stephen Johnson, Benjamin Phillips, Kenneth Gearhart, Alex Reyes, Michael McNeil, Jordan Payne, Catharyn Nosek
Those expecting: Sean and Olivia Toso, due March 2026
Birthdays: (Week of January 25) Molly Anderson, Brittany Collins, Harper Collins, Maeve Hollern, Steve James, Gail Walters, Fred Wilkerson, Anne Wilkinson. (Week of February 1) Kate Barrett, Evan Campbell, Judy Covarrubias, Harmony Cummings, Jim Dodson, Pam Hollern, Ginny Inman, Rachael Revell, Grady Scott, Evelyn Sellers
Anniversaries: (Week of January 25) Mike and Linda Van Ormer.
(Week of February 1) George and Virginia Haskett
| | Please send prayer requests to Susan Frye, Parish Administrator, by email or at 336-275-1651, ext. 1. Names remain on our parish prayer list for six weeks. Please let Susan know if you would like a name to continue to be listed. Please also contact Susan with birthdays and anniversaries for the bulletin. |
| St. Andrew's Weekly Calendar | | |
Saturday, January 31
Corner Farmers Market - CANCELED
Women's Retreat - RESCHEDULED for March 14
Week of February 1-7: Schedule Subject to Change
We will be watching weather and road conditions. If there are schedule changes, we will announce them via our eNews, website, and social media pages.
Sunday, February 1
Worship, 10 a.m. (Sanctuary)
Nursery & Children's Ministry Offered
Coffee & Conversation, 11:15 a.m. (Parish Hall)
Annual Meeting - RESCHEDULED for February 8
EYC - CANCELED
Monday, February 2
Funeral for Maria Wilmoth - POSTPONED
Tuesday, February 3
Staff Meeting,10:30 a.m. (Cloister)
Chapel Open for Prayer, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Deck the Halls Meeting, 2 p.m. (Parish Hall)
EfM Tuesday Class, 6 p.m. (Parish Hall)
Wednesday, February 4
Hearing the Gospel, 10:30 a.m. (Parish Hall)
Prayer Shawl Ministry, 2 p.m. (Library)
Choir Rehearsal, 7-8:15 p.m. (Sanctuary)
Thursday, February 5
EfM Thursday Class, 6 p.m. (Offsite)
Saturday, February 7
Corner Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. (Kensington Lot)
Sunday, February 8
Worship, 10 a.m. (Sanctuary)
Nursery & Children's Ministry Offered
Annual All-Parish Meeting with a Festive
Reception, 11:15 a.m. (Parish Hall)
EYC Most Sundays, 5-6:30 p.m. (Herman Hall)
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St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
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