Welcome to our newsletter.

We hope this information keeps you connected to our church family. 

We will be printing fewer bulletins in an effort to reduce our carbon footprint. We realize that using a device to read the bulletin may be a daunting task, but we have several congregants who are ready to help if you need it. If we are able to purchase less paper over time, we will donate the savings to our outreach efforts. If you don’t have a device to use, but are willing to share a bulletin with your neighbor, that helps us reach our goal too.

Pastoral Care

Sunday School News

Day care for infants and children 4 yrs old and younger during the 10:00 a.m. service will be provided by Samira Sameni, a preschool teacher at our Saint Andrew’s Children’s Center. Drop off is in the Kangaroo Room of the Children’s Center, whose entrance is located in the far left-hand corner of the courtyard (follow the sign). You may pick you child up anytime during or after the service.

Sunday School is on Summer Hiatus until Aug 31, but, just like last year, we will have activity/coloring pages books and art supplies on the bookshelf at the back of the sanctuary for children to use each week. The material is coordinated with each week’s reading and gospel. Extra activity books are stored in the back for grandchildren, cousins and friends who might be visiting church with you over the summer. If you have any questions about Sunday School, please email Tammy Smecker-Hane.



Book Group

The Virtual Book Group is currently on hiatus for the summer. The group will resume in September, exact date to be determined. To be added to the Zoom invitation please contact the office.

July Outreach

JULY

WELCOME TO THOMAS HOUSE FAMILY SHELTER

Inspiring, Empowering, & Creating Solution to End Family Homelessness

For over 35 years, Thomas House Family Shelter serves as a beacon of hope for families with children experiencing homelessness. Here, we don’t just offer shelter; we provide a comprehensive foundation of empowerment and transformation, featuring supportive services and educational programs designed to foster independence and stability.

We strive to serve those in need with compassion and respect, guiding them towards a brighter, self-sufficient future. Whether you’re looking for assistance or seeking to make a difference, Thomas House welcomes you. Discover how we create lasting change and how you, too, can contribute to or benefit from our unique approach to rebuilding lives.

From June 1st through the 18th of July, St. Andrew’s will be collecting backpacks and school supplies for the children at Thomas House. We are partnering with them this coming year to help homeless families in transition.

School supplies needed:

For more information or questions, please contact Grace. 

“We are truly God’s outreaching hands in the world.“



Spirituality in the Age of AI - July 12

Spirituality in the Age of AI

July 12, 2025 - 9 AM - 12:30 PM PT

In person (Orange, CA) or on Zoom

Join us for a morning of discovering the current state of artificial intelligence (AI) technology and what it could mean to our spirituality in terms of growth, challenges, and opportunities in the years ahead. This gathering will include input from the presenter, time for reflection, and facilitated small-group conversation.

Register to attend in person or Register to attend on Zoom

You Can Donate Using Zelle

If you wish to make regular payments on your pledge or even if you want to make a one-time donation to the Church, you can do so through your bank by using Zelle. The advantage of using Zelle is that there are no transaction charges for either you or for the Church and you do not need to write a check each time to mail or deliver to the Church. If you wish to set up a payment through Zelle from your bank account, the destination of your payment is office@standrewsirvine.org and the payee is St. Andrew’s. If you haven’t made a donation through Zelle before, you can use the QR code to get started. If you have questions please contact Kim at the office to assist you.

Pray for Peace in the Holy Land

The Rt. Rev. John Harvey Taylor asks us to pray for peace and keep in our hearts the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem and its archbishop, the Rt. Rev. Hosam Naoum. Bishop Taylor has written to him on our diocese’s behalf and invites us to make a gift to the American Friends of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem, which supports the Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza City. Archbishop Naoum calls on all to unite in prayer for reconciliation.

Saint Andrew's Episcopal Church | 949-559-4699

The Very Rev. Peter Browning, Rector

office@standrewsirvine.org | www.standrewsirvine.org

 Office Administration Hours:

 In-office: Monday and Thursday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

 Remote: Tuesday and Wednesday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.