When people spend money on things they do not really need, they begin to want more things they do not need. Instead of satisfying their desires, they only increase them. Giving should begin with the tithe. All your money belongs to God. Use 100% of your income as God directs.  -- John Wesley

On Sunday we welcome as our guest preacher the Rev. David A. Madison, D.Min. Executive Director of the National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES). He joined the staff in 2021 and began his tenure as Executive Director on July 1, 2022. Prior to his work with NAES, Fr. Madison was the Executive Director of the Southwestern Association of Episcopal Schools (SAES). After earning a bachelor’s degree from Austin College and a law degree from Baylor University, Fr. Madison was admitted to the State Bar of Texas and practiced law during his early career. He then attended seminary at Nashotah House in Wisconsin, graduating cum laude with a Master of Divinity degree. Soon thereafter, he was ordained as a priest. A pastoral appointment in Christian education led David to embrace his true gift of teaching. He went on to serve All Saints’ Episcopal School (Fort Worth) as the Director of Religious Studies and Chaplain before being appointed Assistant Head of School and Head of Upper School. He completed a Doctor of Ministry degree in educational leadership at Virginia Theological Seminary in Alexandria, Virginia. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated a personal commitment to the Anglican tradition of excellence in education and has embodied the term “lifelong learner.” Through his work with school boards and vestries, he is characterized as a servant leader whose diplomacy skills have smoothed many a troubled sea. He serves as someone who has a lifetime of first-hand experience with the transformational work of Episcopal schools—as student, priest, teacher, and administrator.

The Season of Creation runs from September 1 (the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation) to St. Francis' Day on October 4. Churches across the world take this month as a special season of prayer, reflection and focus on Creation Care. Please consider joining us in prayer online every Wednesday at noon starting September 3.

Why is it important to mark the Season of Creation?

• Because of our Gospel call to grow in faith as we affirm that God in Christ loves, redeems and sustains the whole of Creation, not only human beings.
• Because of the urgency of climate and ecological crisis and the need for a bold, prophetic response.

This year the Season of Creation officially begins on September 1st!

We'd like to come together as a community to pray for different local parts of creation. Use this prayer calendar to learn about native trees, plants, wildlife, ecosystems, and some organizations that work to protect them. Use this calendar to pray as individuals and together as families.

Saint Andrew's Fall Grant Applications Now Being Accepted through October 15th

The Saint Andrew’s Church Community Grants Program uses the Echo Shop profits to give community outreach grants to Santa Clara County non-profit agencies that support children and adults who are experiencing hunger, homelessness, abuse, physical and/or mental illness and incarceration. The process to determine Fall 2025 grant recipients is now underway and applications will be accepted through October 15th. The ECW grant guidelines and application are available on the Saint Andrew’s Episcopal Church website, www.st-andrews-saratoga.org/Grants. If you have any questions, please contact Kate Maher of the Grants Committee at kate.vanwickle@gmail.com.

Saint Andrew's Book Club

Tuesday, October 14th - 12:00 p.m.



Our Next Book Discussion:

Before and Again

by Barbara Delinsky

Saint Andrew's Book Club meets online the 2nd Tuesday every month. Everyone is welcome to join us. Questions? Contact Pat Braithwaite at (408) 253-6093.

Join the meeting on Zoom

Meeting ID: 873 7095 6071

Passcode: 831726