THIS WEEK'S ZOOM CALENDAR MEETINGS

GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE (ZOOM ONLY)

Good Friday commemorates the death of Jesus. It is a solemn service that traditionally ends in darkness and begins a time of waiting for Easter. This year, join us online for a short 30-minute time of reflection that includes music and readings. You are invited to bring a candle which you can light and blow out at the end of the service. We begin at 7pm. This is a Zoom-only service. Enjoy this service from the comfort of your home.

Zoom Link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87972637687?pwd=MmxOTjFEWk9Jb1dLdFZwWEoxcFdSQT09



Zoom Meeting ID: 879 7263 7687

Zoom Password: 03845275

SUNDAY SERVICE LINK

MARCH 31, 2024 AT 11:00 AM

EASTER EGG HUNT ON SUNDAY

CHILDREN'S MINISTRY THANKS YOU

Thank you to those of you that donated candy, stickers, and small toys so that we have fillings for the Easter eggs for our children. We received over 1,000 pieces of candy. The Easter egg hunt will be following the 11:00 service this Sunday. For children who don't bring a basket we have some to share. Please meet at the entrance to the playground after the service. Thank you also to the youth group for "hiding" the eggs.

Thanks to the folks who came to help with the stuffing party: Nancy Ayers, Terri Berhman, Diana Graham, Leslie Harper, Erica Knisely, Shawnee Pinto, Linda Rowold-Brown, and Diane Toussaint.

Journey Into Wellness

1st Wednesday of the month via Zoom at 3PM (April 3rd) 

Journey into Wellness will help you to be in tune with your body, mind & spirit, and to discover what is healthy/nourishing/necessary/pleasing/good as we age. Our health care (or achieving optimal well-being or striving for optimal well-being) is a journey no matter what stage we are in. It is always time to take care of yourself. Our time together will illuminate the benefits of pairing science and intuition into our lifelong healing practices and to discover ways to thrive emotionally, spiritually, and physically. The goal is to be able to ask yourself genuinely what you need and desire every day to be as healthy as possible rather than just coasting on autopilot. Join Chris Divin, Family Nurse Practitioner, and Donna Rutherford, Congregational Nurse, on the first Wednesday of the month at 3PM, via Zoom. Join us for a time devoted to self-care and support of one another in the process.

St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Journey into Wellness

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83853514529?pwd=eXZGbVhYeHQ1SEF3eWFTV3JhZi9Tdz09

Meeting ID: 838 5351 4529

Passcode: 642996

ANNUAL IFTAR MEAL

During Ramadan, Muslims fast from dawn to sunset, and the Iftar (fast-breaking) meal is a truly sacred and happy event. Every year, we have been invited to share an Iftar Meal furnished, served, and hosted by Dialogue Institute Austin.

This year’s Iftar Meal is scheduled for Monday, April 1st, 2024, at 7pm, at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church. The food is delicious, and you will have the opportunity to meet and mingle with our Muslim hosts.

Your whole family is welcome, but nursery services will not be offered. As a courtesy to our guests, no food will be served until the iftar (Sunset is 7:52pm), so you may wish to eat a light snack before coming.

Please RSVP with total attendees to Martha Cole at [email protected], and enjoy this inter-faith event.

iACT Hands on Housing Spring Blitz

iACT’s Hands on Housing utilizes volunteers and skilled professionals to repair the homes of senior citizens and disabled individuals who are living in deep poverty. Their goal is to keep homeowners safe and help them remain in the homes and neighborhoods they love.

St. Andrew's B&G Committee has volunteered to participate in the Spring Blitz, on April 6th, in place of their regular meeting that day. Join our Spring Blitz Team to help paint and do minor repairs at a home in South Austin,

 under the direction of iACT.

Jeremy Hicks is coordinating our St. A’s Team’s efforts. You can get in touch with Jeremy at [email protected]. Use the button below to sign up! 

CELEBRATE EARTH MONTH

CELEBRATE EARTH MONTH with a musical nature walk to our creek after the second service next Sunday (April 7th). Award winning violinist, Will Taylor, will be fiddling us with poetry and mindful memories as we pick up creek litter. You might bring a hat, gloves, and a small litter bag.

Lunch for the walkers (only) will be provided.

You might even discover your gift for Our Earth Sustaining Us! See you there!

What’s Stress Got to Do with It?

What’s Stress Got To Do With It?

Mindfulness-Based Stress Release Class

With Margaret Hughes, LCSW

April 22nd from 12PM - 1PM - In Person Sunrise Room at St. Andrew’s

Class to begin on April 22nd (for four consecutive Monday's) to learn stress management techniques that work consistently to feel calmer and more peaceful. Learn the “go-to” strategies, that you can practice for the rest of your life. If you are feeling distracted, stressed, or anxious at various times of the day, spending longer than you’d like scrolling on distracting sites, or you're are having a hard time connecting with your calmer side....you are not alone. Margaret will guide you in person and it’s pretty easy.

Sign-up necessary via Donna Rutherford, Congregational Nurse

[email protected].

Limited to 10 participants

You will receive information about stress release backed by science

Guided Breathing Techniques

Guided Mindfulness Exercises.

Sign up today!!

CHURCH CAMPOUT

The St. Andrew's campout at John Knox Ranch is a little over a month away. If you love tent camping -- or are interested in trying it out -- we hope you'll join us on April 26-28! Some of you have already let us know you're coming -- if you're not already on this list there's still time to RSVP! Just email Erica at [email protected]. We've put together a helpful FAQ about the camping trip to answer some of your *burning* questions about what you need, what we'll do, and where exactly we're going. Check it out here.

Drivers Needed For Food Pantry (once per month)

• Driver needs a truck/van/SUV that will haul 1000 lbs

• One Friday morning per month, drive to CTFB (South Austin), load our food order, deliver to church

• Many thanks to our current drivers: Paul D, Larry H, and Bruce K

Talk to Laura for more info: [email protected], 

512-507-5177

COMMUNITY SAFETY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

NURSE DONNA SHARES GRIEF & LOSS RESOURCES

GUEST SPEAKERS IN JIM'S SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS

REV. PEGGY STOLL'S WEDNESDAY BOOK STUDY CLASS

This group is currently studying The Feminine Face of God: The Unfolding of the Sacred in Women, by Sherry Ruth Anderson & Patricia Hopkins. The class meets weekly, from 12-1, on Wednesdays, in the Agape Room, and is also accessible via zoom. You can start at any point in the book study. Peggy can be reached at [email protected].

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2796135456?pwd=eXB1b09GREkzb0MrZnNPeG42TS9GUT09

CONVERSATIONS IN LIVING

Two of the best groups at St Andrews are Conversations in Living and Jim's Sunday morning Sunday School Class. Both groups are discussion groups tackling similar topics in philosophy, religion and simply, how should we live. Sunday School is at 9:30 am every Sunday, and Conversations in Living or CIL meets Tuesdays at 10 am. Both meet in the Sunrise Room . Come join us in person, enrich your life, and make new friends."

For more information, contact Gaye Kopas at [email protected].

FREETHINKERS

Justin McCready is teaching New Testament beginning with the Gospel of Mark - the action figure Jesus! If you would like to hear a great story teller guide you through the Bible, join him every other Sunday! His class meets in the Welcome Room and is also conducted via ZOOM.



Join Justin's Zoom class here:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82634145388?pwd=Y2tPL1E2ek9nZkl3YTJ0bTE3REUwQT09

Meeting ID: 826 3414 5388

Passcode: 498200

Rev. Peggy Stoll continues leading the class in reading and discussing Taking Our Places: The Buddhist Path to Truly Growing Up by Norman Fischer. 

This class meets in the Agape Room and is also conducted via ZOOM at the link below:

Join Peggy's Zoom class here:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2796135456?pwd=eXB1b09GREkzb0MrZnNPeG42TS9GUT09

LOVE MOTHER EARTH

Eat less plastic

 Steer clear of fast foods, which are high in phthalates.

 Limit high fat foods – plasticizers are higher in fatty foods.

 Eat fresh, minimally processed foods

 Avoid plastic cutting boards, utensils and storage containers and don’t put them in the dishwasher.

 Use water bottles made of glass or steel.

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