Join us as we dive into the basic questions of Christianity including "Who is Jesus?", "Why and How Do I Pray?", and "How Does God Guide Us?" Alpha is for anyone who wants to understand more about Christianity and have a deeper relationship with God. We will have an informational Celebration Dinner on Monday, September 19 at St.
Andrew Eden Prairie from 6:00–8:00 p.m. Classes start on Monday, September 26. Light dinner is provided each week and childcare is available for a small fee.
Leaders: Julie Samuelson (Juliemsam@aol.com) and Pastor Alan (pastoralan@standrewlu.org)
Start Date: Monday, September 26 from 6:00–8:00 p.m. at St. Andrew Eden Prairie Room 206.
Join Pastor Tasha in a causal setting to discuss where Christianity intersects with real life. September 20 we will be talking about what the Bible means to you. No preregistration needed; just come as you are. Young adults to prime timers welcome. Look for us on facebook.
Leader: Pastor Tasha (pastortasha@standrewlu.org)
Start Date: Every other Tuesday, September 20 at JJ's Coffee and Wine Bar in Eden Prairie from 7:30 p.m. to 9ish
If you believe that the Christian life should take seriously both our heads and our hearts, our doubts and our faith, and involves as many questions as it does answers, then we invite you to join us as we explore the heart of the Christian Faith. Books will be available in early September. This 9 week gathering will be offered three different times beginning the week of September 19th.
Leader: Gail Bach (gbach@standrewlu.org)
Start Dates:
Mondays, 7:00–8:00pm at SAW Conference Room beginning September 19
Wednesdays, 7:00–8:00am at St. Andrew Room 207, Beginning September 21
Wednesdays, 6:30–7:15pm at St. Andrew Room 207, Beginning September 21
A varied group of God's children, we like to have fun while discussing books and how they apply to our faith and personal experiences. We are learning about God, ourselves, and how we can be the best Christians we can be. This year our group will be reading a variety of Christian literature, which includes a book from the Bible, a memoir, and a fiction story. We will also do service projects.
Leader: Christy Gunnerud (Christy.Gunnerud@maritz.com)
Start Date: Thursday, October 6. We will meet the first and third Thursdays of each month.
Each session will open with a scripture–based devotion and close with prayer. Participants should be in generally good health and come to class with an empty stomach. Wear shorts or footless leggings and tights and bring a yoga mat or beach towel. Classes will be taught by certified yoga instructor Carole McMonigal.
Leader: Carole McMonigal (cmcmonigal@comcast.net)
Start Date: Wednesday, September 21 from 1:00–2:15 p.m. at St. Andrew Room 206. We will meet weekly.
For those who train for any endurance sport or simply enjoy working out this group will look to find parallels between physical and spiritual training. Young adults to Prime Timers welcome!
Leader: Doug Wiesner (dougwiesner@comcast.net)
Start Date: Weekly starting Thursday, September 22 at St. Andrew Eden Prairie from 6:30–8:00 p.m. in the Pastor's Conference Room
Join us as we gather for conversation and fellowship and discuss the book of the month. The book selection for October is The Latehomecomer by Kao Kalia Yang. Participants are welcome on a regular or drop–in basis. Future dates and books include:
November 14: My Antonia by Willa Cather
December 19: Resilience by Elizabeth Edwards
Leader: Mary Gustafson (mgustafson@subrad.com)
Start Date: Monday, October 17 at 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Join fellow Christian men each week as we examine how our faith affects our daily lives and relationships. Join fellow Christian men on service projects both locally and farther away. Join us as we grow and share as fellow Christian men.
Leader: Pastor Alan (pastoralan@standrewlu.org)
Start Date: Ongoing and weekly on Wednesdays at 6:30 a.m. in Room 206 and Saturdays at 8:00 a.m. in the Library. New members are always welcome!
One of the best gifts moms give themselves is the gift of time with others who are experiencing some of the same challenges, asking similar questions or who would enjoy the fellowship and support of other moms. If you have a child 5 years of age or younger and would enjoy a little spiritual nourishment, meet new friends or learn a few new parenting tips, we invite you to join one of these Mom's Fellowship Groups this fall. We'll use the book For Heaven’s Sake! by Marilyn Sharpe (parent educator, writer and speaker), as our guide for opening conversation. Childcare is available for a fee and advance registration.
Leader: Gail Bach (gbach@standrewlu.org)
Start Dates: We are offering two options:
Every Tuesday morning, 9:30–11:00am, beginning October 4th; or
Second Tuesday evening of each month, 6:30–8:00pm, beginning October 11th
The Tuesday evening Moms of Teens group includes women who have at least one middle/high school age child. We share experiences, wisdom, challenges, ideas, tears, laughs, and prayers, as single and married, working parents and Christian women! While sometimes learning and discussing a specific book or topic over a period of weeks or months, our group does not closely follow a specific agenda. We welcome moms of teens just as you are wherever you are in life each week.
Leader: Michelle Dunford (Dunford@comcast.net)
Start Date: Tuesdays starting September 13 at St. Andrew at 7:00 p.m. in the Trinity Room
This is for moms of teens as well as college age students. We meet twice a month at St. Andrew and once a month for a speaker series. We will discuss a book, laugh, share and pray for each other and our families.
Leader: Kathy Blackford (klblackford@comcast.net)
Start Date: Thursday, September 29 at 9:30 a.m. at St. Andrew Eden Prairie Room 206.
For parents with school–aged children looking to build connections and support each other as they strive to surround their children with Christian values. We will be joining Gail Bach for "Making Sense of the Christian Faith" for the first nine weeks and then choosing our own study as we continue into November.
Leader: Juli Hermanson (Juli.Hermanson@genmills.com)
Start Date: Wednesday, September 21, 6:30 PM at St. Andrew Eden
Prairie Room 207
This group is for couples of all ages who are looking for an opportunity to grow their faith through a book or Bible study and discussion, caring fellowship, and prayer with other St. Andrew couples.
Leaders: Doug and Vicki Grant
Start Date: October, 2011
Join us on Wednesday mornings for DVD/workbook study by Beth Moore. This course will study the life of John the apostle and his relationship with the One who loved him. The goal is to get to know John's heart as Christ's beloved disciple and as you travel with him, grow in your desire to follow Christ and to love Him with all your heart and soul and mind. Bring a Bible, pen, and $20 for the workbook. Childcare is available for a small fee.
Leader: Julie Samuelson (juliemsam@aol.com)
Start Date: Weekly on Wednesdays starting September 21 thru April from 9:30–11:30 a.m. at St. Andrew Eden Prairie Room 206.
This fall our Bible study will begin the year using this 16–week journey through the Gospel narratives called "Jesus". It is Augsburg's newest release from "The Greatest Story" series which was introduced last fall. Participants will journey through the Gospel narratives — Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John — in this exciting exploration of the life and ministry of Jesus. If you are looking for fellowship, prayer support and spiritual nourishment together with other women of St. Andrew, this is a wonderful place to start.
Leader: Gail Bach (gbach@standrewlu.org)
Start Date: Weekly on Thursdays starting September 22 with a special welcome back session and introduction to the fall. The study will begin the following week.
Come study the Word of the Lord with other women who are passionate about learning. We will be studying the lessons for the upcoming Sunday. Bring your Bibles. No preparations necessary. Women of all ages and walks of life welcome.
Leader: Judy Burke (pburkea@msn.com)
Start Date: Saturday, Sept. 17 in the St. Andrew Trinity Room at 8:30 a.m.