Sunday, July 17

The Ninth Sunday after Pentecost

 

8:00 am  Holy Eucharist | Church

10:00 am  Solemn Eucharist | Church

5:30 pm   Still Point: An Order of Worship for the Evening

 

Season of Renewal:  July

 

July 17 |  A Walk through Time continues

July 17 | From Diagnosis to Renewal: A conversation with  Brian Hyde on recreating life with Parkinson’s.

July 19  |  Yoga in the Sanctuary continues

July 22   | Family friendly Movie Night | 7:30
July 30  |  Parish Hike

July 31 |  Rediscover the St Andrews Website

 

This Week’s News in Brief

For additional information, events and announcements, please check the weekly “Fruits of the Tree”

To view this newsletter online please visit www.standrewdenver.org/church-newsletter

 

Are you receiving our weekly poetry reflection via email?  If not, request to be added  to the mailing list by emailing jeff@standrewdenver.org or calling 303-296-1712.

From Diagnosis to Renewal:  A conversation with Brian Hyde on recreating life with Parkinson’s

 Today following the 10am service in the Delzell Room
We are all familiar with the story of someone whose life has been reset by the diagnosis of disease.  This Sunday we welcome and encourage you to join in a conversation with our own parishioner Brian Hyde as he shares his journey with Parkinson’s Disease.  Through denial, trials, learning, re-learning, Brian has gained much insight as he continues to wrestle with recreating life in a new reality.
In this interactive dialogue, Brian will provide us with some facts on Parkinson’s, relate his story and invite us to consider our own lives in light of its trials and surprises.

 Walk Through Time with St. Andrew’s  

From a traditional, upstanding congregation in the 1950s to a more alternative type of community in the 70s and 80s, to a mission of St. John’s Cathedral, and finally the growing and thriving tree of life rooted in a growing and rapidly changing city that we know today: St. Andrew’s has a colorful and vibrant history. As part of our summer of Rest, Reflection, and Renewal, a Walk Through Time is taking place in the Undercroft this Sunday, July 17 during the coffee hours following each service. Everyone, short term and longtime members, young and old alike, are invited to add your memories and knowledge, impressions and stories to the wall that represents the Walk Through Time at Saint Andrews. You are encouraged to share your memories (whether first hand or something you’ve heard from others) about everything from baptisms to weddings, comings and goings, births and deaths, fires, concerts, priests’ tenures, and other special memories of the community. Short poems, sentences, impressions, pictures, cut outs, photos – anything you want to contribute to the wall will be welcome. Markers and crayons will be available. You can add to The Walk Through Time and marvel at its magnificence until it is presented to Mother Elizabeth upon her return in September. Anyone with questions can contact Bill Calkins at wjcalkins@yahoo.com.

When you go to coffee today after the service be sure to look for the Walk Through Time. As part of our summer of Rest, Reflection, and Renewal, this walk on the wall represents our individual and communal memories. Everyone is invited to add something.

 Picture Frames

 We are seeking donations of good-quality picture frames for an art project in the Undercroft. Frames should have secure hooks or picture wire. Maximum dimensions of frames should be 8 by 10 inches and minimum 3 by 5 inches. Donations of picture hooks would also be welcome. Please email Ruth Carver Bondurant at rucarver@gmail.com with questions or if you have a frame or three to donate – we’ll arrange for collection on an upcoming Sunday.

A Parish Soul Collage

As we continue into the heart of our season of renewal, the whole parish is invited to contribute to our soul collage.

 The squares can be expressive of the season’s theme – rest, reset, recreate – or can be a, playful, contemplative, joyous, way of doing the theme.

Art making as a process of self-discovery.  Art making as a way to worship.

The final piece will be a visual display of our depth, diversity and unity, unveiled at our RECONNECTION event to mark Mother Elizabeth’s return from sabbatical on September 4^th, 2016.

Squares are provided by the church and are available after each service and in the parish office throughout July.  For further information please contact:   Matt Bentley m.t.bentley@gmail.com or Kylie Schwartz kylschwartz@gmail.com /  303-875-2523.

Yoga in the Sanctuary Continues!

Tuesday, July 19, 10 – 11 am

Due to the success and following of our season of renewal yoga we are very pleased to offer another class in July.

Experience the beauty of the sanctuary as you are led through a series of easy yoga poses designed to invite stillness and surrender.

All are invited – experienced yogis and complete beginners – to rest and reset in this class led by parishioner, Kate Rosen.  Please bring your own yoga mat and large towel or blanket if you have one.  Some mats and blankets will be available for those without.

Child Care available by request.   For more information please contact Kylie Schwartz kylschwartz@gmail.com or Kate Rosen katebloomer@gmail.com

Do you have News in Brief to share? Please email to jeff@standrewdenver.org by noon on Wednesday for inclusion in the following Sunday’s announcements.  Expanded news appears each week in St. Andrew’s weekly eMinistry  – accessible via the homepage of our website: www.standrewdenver.org.

Season of Renewal Book Study

We Are Theologians: Strengthening the People of God (2004) by Fredrica Harris Thompsett

Led by Sue Torfin on Thursday evenings, 7:00-8:30, August 4, 11, and 18 in the Delzell Room

(Books available for $16 after services from July 17)

As our sabbatical season draws to a close we ponder the question of “what now?”

All are welcome in a time of reflection and discussion as we join together in this timely book study.  In her book, Thompsett credits the laity with the capacity to relate questions of belief and the insights of theology to the living out of our personal and professional lives.  She offers both a theology of the laity and a solid grounding in the history, theology, spirituality, and biblical foundations of Anglicanism, particularly the Episcopal Church.

Thompsett begins with what the Bible reveals about the distinct calling of the people of God.  She then considers the insights of the Reformation about the laity. Focusing on the particular contributions of the laity in the nineteenth century, she highlights the work of women in the mission of education and social work.  She explores different aspect of Anglican identity that are especially important to the lay calling, as well as lay movements of liberation in the global South.  In the final chapter, she points the way to strengthening the laity of the future.

As we journey through this book together, may our hearts be opened to a new and surprising way of seeing our place in the world.
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Loaves & Fishes Sunday, July 31

“…Taking the five loaves and the two fish, he looked up to heaven, and blessed and broke the loaves, and gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the crowds. And all ate and were filled…” – Matthew 14: 19 & 20

Just as this story of abundant sharing reminds us, we too are charged to feed the hungry! St. Andrew’s has a long tradition of supporting Metro Caring’s work to feed the hungry in Denver. On Sunday, July 31, we will be gathering Loaves and Fishes donations left at the alter after either service and delivering them to Metro Caring. Thank you!

St Andrew’s Mission and Outreach Committee

Metro Caring’s suggested shopping list includes:

3 cans of tuna fish

 2 jars of peanut butter
2 cans of fruit in a light sauce
1 jar of pasta sauce
1 package of whole wheat spaghetti
1 box of macaroni & cheese
2 cans of a hearty soup

Education for Ministry (EfM)

 

The Joint St. Andrew’s/Holy Redeemer EDUCATION FOR MINISTRY (EfM) Program is Recruiting for September, 2016

INFORMATIONAL MEETING  will be held:  July 17, 11:15 a.m., Community Room, Holy Redeemer, 2552 Williams

IT’S AN ALL NEW PROGRAM with new books and a new curriculum but the same great theological education/formation experience!  The joint St. Andrew’s/Holy Redeemer EfM class is recruiting new members for September 2016.

Are you:

…Interested in deepening your faith and your understanding of our Christian heritage, learning how to think theologically, and becoming more confident to be Christ’s minister in the world?

…Wondering “what’s next” after finishing Catechumenate?

…Or for you EfM graduates/participants—are you missing the small group intimacy and learning environment?  Thinking you didn’t “absorb” enough the first time around ?   If so, please consider joining our group.

EfM helps students encounter the breadth and depth of the Christian tradition and bring it into relevance with their experiences of the world today as they study, worship, and engage in theological reflection together.

The joint EfM group of St. Andrew’s and Holy Redeemer will begin a new year of study in September.  Students who have already committed to the group will be in their second and third years of study.  They and the co-mentors are inviting new students from both St. Andrew’s and Holy Redeemer to join the group.

If you are at all curious about EfM, please contact Selena Billington (303-494-8624; selena.billington@fitchfamily.org), Pennie Goodman, (303-913-2208; pjchubb@aol.com)   or Jennifer Macy (303-320-1276; macy.jennifer@comcast.net) and/or come to an informational meeting at Holy Redeemer, Sunday, July 17, in the Community Room after the 10:00 service (around 11:15).

Deadline:  Required paperwork and payment (or arrangements) must be submitted to Selena by Friday, August 5.  Scholarships and/or financial assistance may be available.

St. Andrew’s Annual Backpack Drive is here!

Every year, the list and cost of school supplies for families grows, often leaving schools in lower income areas without vital supplies for their students. Through Sunday, August 14th, the St. Andrew’s Children’s Ministry will be accepting commonly needed school supplies to help support needy children in Denver. Please consider donating pencils, pens, crayons, paper, etc. and place them in the boxes or bins in the undercroft. This event has grown every year and has been a wonderful way to integrate the children into the life of St. Andrew’s. Please direct any questions to Jason Parker theauthor01@gmail.com

Summer Sunday School

We give our regular Sunday School volunteers the summer off.  On six Summer Sundays we will have a One-Room Schoolhouse for children and youth (4-13 years) in the undercroft for those who don’t wish to sit through the 10am service (busy boards and books available for those who do and/or when there is no Sunday School). Please don’t miss our Summer Sunday School on August 7, 14, and 21.  We return to our regular schedule of Godly Play every Sunday for ages 4 to 4th grade and TSE every other week for 5th to 9th graders on September 11.

Summer Choir           

Through August, the choir is open to all comers.  The only requirement to sing the Sunday 10:00am service is to show up at 9:00am for rehearsal.  There is no vesting; familiar or easy anthems are the norm; and a quartet of staff singers insures competent coverage on every part, so there is no risk.  It is meant to be an opportunity for those who cannot commit to the rigors of the full choir schedule nevertheless to have the chance to participate in our fine music program.  Any and all are welcome.

Concert Recommendation by Brian Hyde:  Our daughter, Joanna, and her boyfriend, Tadhg, are visiting from Dublin. Joanna, Tadhg and her brother, Iain will perform at Swallow Hill (27 E. Yale) on Saturday, July 23 at 7pm – all are welcome, especially anyone that might like Irish, bluegrass, Americana, and Swing.

St. Francis Center needs:    Men’s underwear – Size 30–38 (boxers preferred!)  | Dollar Tree reading glasses |   Vaseline

Metro Caring invites you to Cornucopia– its signature fundraising event to support a food waste and hunger free Denver – held September 28^th, 5-8pm. This year’s event will feature keynote speaker, Dana Gunders, Senior Scientist at the Natural Resources Defense Council.  As a national leader in food-waste mitigation, Dana recently published her first book, the Waste-Free Kitchen Handbook, which offers a consumer guide to reducing wasted food from the grocery store to the kitchen. Kyle Clark of 9News will return as host. This is not an event you want to miss! An exciting challenge will be issued to the entire city of Denver. Visit www.MetroCaring.org to learn more and purchase tickets!

 

Season of Renewal

 

 

To Live in the Mercy of God
Denise Levertov

To lie back under the tallest
oldest trees.  How far the stems
rise, rise
before the ribs of shelter
open!

To live in the mercy of God.  The complete
sentence too adequate, has no give.
Awe, not comfort. Stone, elbows of
stony wood beneath lenient
moss bed.

And awe suddenly
passing beyond itself.  Becomes
a form of comfort.
Becomes the steady
air you glide on, arms
stretched like the wings of flying foxes.
To hear the multiple silence
of trees, the rainy
forest depths of their listening.
To Live in the Mercy of God

To float, upheld,
as salt water
would hold  you,
once you dared.

To live in the mercy of God.

To feel vibrate the enraptured

waterfall flinging itself
unabating down and down
to clenched fists of rock.
Swiftness of plunge,
Hour after year after century,
O or Ah
uninterrupted, voice
many-stranded.
To breathe
spray.  The smoke of it.
Arcs
Of steelwhite foam, glissades
of fugitive jade barely perceptible.  Such passion—
rage or joy?
Thus, not mild, not temperate,
God’s love for the world.  Vast
flood of mercy
flung on resistance.

 

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John Philip Newell – Returns to St Andrews!

John Philip Newell and the School of Celtic Consciousness is introducing a quarterly gathering and the first meeting will be at St. Andrews, Friday, June 24. This will be an ongoing community of prayer and practice using the teachings of John Philip Newell.  John Philip will lead this initial gathering focused on meditation, chanting and prayer.  The evening starts at 6pm with a light reception to follow.  No RSVP is necessary, but we are looking for volunteers to help usher, set-up and break-down the reception and sell books and CDs.  Please see Ally Dodge or send her an email at celticquarterly@standrewdenver.org

 Yoga:  Tuesdays, June 21, 28; 10 – 11 am

The Season brings an invitation to rest and restore your mind and body in a yoga class led by Kate Rosen.

Experience the beauty of the sanctuary as you are led through a series of easy yoga poses designed to invite stillness and surrender.

All are welcome – experienced yogis and complete beginners.  Please bring your own yoga mat and large towel or blanket if you have one.  Some mats and blankets will be available for those without.

Tuesdays, June 21, 28; 10 – 11 am.  Child Care available by request.  (Please contact Kylie Schwartz by the Friday before the Tuesday you will need child care).

For more information please contact Kylie Schwarz (kylschwartz@gmail.com) or Kate Rosen (katebloomer@gmail.com).

Book Study:  The Sabbath  
How do we bring about the elusive atmosphere that is the Sabbath?  We know what to do with space, but how do we shape sacred time?  As Mother Elizabeth journeys through her Sabbatical season, we join her in a time of rest and renewal.  Abraham Heschel’s book will help us enter into our season.

Join us Wednesdays at 7pm in the Delzell room for the discussion sessions.  The following topics will be the focus, but the conversation will certainly – and hopefully! – wander.

• June 22:   Ritual Observance
• June 29:   Re-engaging with the Sabbath at home and at St. Andrew’s

We only have a couple of books left, so if you’re interested and would like to purchase a copy or for other information, contact Matt Bentley or Kylie Schwartz

  Summer Choir           

Through August, the choir is open to all comers.  The only requirement to sing the Sunday 10:00am service is to show up at 9:00am for rehearsal.  There is no vesting; familiar or easy anthems are the norm; and a quartet of staff singers insures competent coverage on every part, so there is no risk.  It is meant to be an opportunity for those who cannot commit to the rigors of the full choir schedule nevertheless to have the chance to participate in our fine music program.  Any and all are welcome!

Summer Sunday School

We give our regular Sunday School volunteers the summer off.  On six Summer Sundays we will have a One-Room Schoolhouse for children and youth (4-13 years) in the undercroft for those who don’t wish to sit through the 10am service (busy boards and books available for those who do and/or when there is no Sunday School). Please don’t miss our Summer Sunday School on June 19, 26 and August 7, 14, and 21.  We return to our regular schedule of Godly Play every Sunday for ages 4 to 4th grade and TSE every other week for 5th to 9th graders on September 11.

 Silent Auction Update

 A BIG Thank You to all of the Bidders, Donors, and Volunteers who helped make the Bid and Brunch Silent Auction a Success!  The auction and bake sale will netted about $12,000 when all proceeds are received.

Team Coordinators: Chair, Judie James; Computer and Tabulation, Shelley Brown; Food. Nancy Weaver; Beverages, Reese Jameson; Bake Sale, Ally Dodge; and Children’s Activities, Zoe Cole.  Team: Teri Appell, Barbara Becker, Barbara Bomberger, Jonathan Culwell, Karen Davis, Richard DeTar, Betsy Hoover, Diane Jameson, Reese Jameson, Lucy Johnson, Tom Lentz, Betty Luce, Lucy McGuffey, Rita Osborn, Jeff Parrott, Susan Trickett, and Scott Weaver,

Please pay for your purchases during coffee hour following the 10 am services on June 19.  We will accept credit card payments, checks, or cash.  If you have questions, email Auction2016@standrewdenver.org , or call Judie at 720-626-5300.

Family Promise

 Family Promise is an organization that has a program that houses families for a period no longer than 60 days. During that time they are counseled for financial, resume and parenting. Many arrive with jobs, but are not able to obtain housing. By adhering to the rules of family promise, they have proved their stability for paying rent and being good tenants. The families are vetted for the program before being accepted. They have had a very high percentage of positive results for jobs and housing. Please consider helping at this critical time for the program.

The church that was to host the families for July 17-24 no longer participates in the program. First Unitarian Church stepped up to house the families as well as support their stay with food, etc. They have asked St. Andrew’s to continue its participation for a normal rotation for dinners on Wednesday 7/20 and Thursday 7/21, an overnight stay on Thursday 7/21 and breakfast on Saturday 7/23.

There will be a sign-up sheet on the coffee table on Sunday June 12. Please look at your calendars and sign up. These families are so appreciative of our contribution to their well-being and continuing process of getting housing and employment. Hearing their stories is a reminder that each of us could be in their situation, but there for the grace of God we are not.

Any questions please do not hesitate to email Lynne Valentine at lkval@yahoo.com or call 303 955 6911.

Brief Update on Frank and Lynn Huber for our “Beloved Community”.

 As some of you know, Frank had a bad right side (brain)/left side (body) stroke on May 28th. He’s in Swedish Acute Rehab unit, which is as good as it gets, and they are planning to keep him longer than normal because they believe he’ll be able to benefit (functionally) from the extra time–a very good sign.

We do not want food or visits. (Special diets for both of us, and Frank has more than enough people to deal with on the staff.) He would welcome cards, especially polite humor, and we both very much covet your prayers. If you want to know more details, please go to this link: https://www.dropbox.com/s/hlsjcp9z6qev2fi/2nd Update 6-7-16 NEW PAGES DOC.pdf?dl=0

FINALLY PLEASE DO NOT PUT ANY OF THIS ON SOCIAL MEDIA OF ANY KIND. Many thanks.

 

Do you have News in Brief to share? Please email to jeff@standrewdenver.org by noon on Wednesday for inclusion in the following Sunday’s announcements.  Expanded news appears each week in St. Andrew’s weekly eMinistry  – accessible via the homepage of our website: www.standrewdenver.org.

 

 

 

This Week’s News in Brief

For additional information, events and announcements, please check the weekly “Fruits of the Tree”

To view this newsletter online please visit www.standrewdenver.org/church-newsletter

Are you receiving our weekly poetry reflection via email?

 

If not, request to be added to the mailing list by emailing

jeff@standrewdenver.org or calling 303-296-1712.

 

Season of Renewal

 

Yoga:  Tuesdays, June 14, 21, 28; 10 – 11 am.

 

The Season brings an invitation to rest and restore your mind and body in a yoga class led by Kate Rosen.

Experience the beauty of the sanctuary as you are led through a series of easy yoga poses designed to invite stillness and surrender.

All are welcome – experienced yogis and complete beginners.  Please bring your own yoga mat and large towel or blanket if you have one.  Some mats and blankets will be available for those without.

Tuesdays, June 14, 21, 28; 10 – 11 am.  Child Care available by request.  (Please contact Kylie Schwartz by the Friday before the Tuesday you will need child care).

For more information please contact Kylie Schwarz (kylschwartz@gmail.com) or Kate Rosen (katebloomer@gmail.com).

 

Book Study:  The Sabbath  

How do we bring about the elusive atmosphere that is the Sabbath?  We know what to do with space, but how do we shape sacred time?  As Mother Elizabeth journeys through her Sabbatical season, we join her in a time of rest and renewal.  Abraham Heschel’s book will help us enter into our season.

Join us Wednesdays at 7pm in the Delzell room for the discussion sessions.  The following topics will be the focus, but the conversation will certainly – and hopefully! – wander.

• June 15th: Images of the Sabbath
• June 22nd: Ritual Observance
• June 29th: Re-engaging with the Sabbath at home and at St. Andrew’s

We only have a couple of books left, so if you’re interested and would like to purchase a copy or for other information, contact Matt Bentley or Kylie Schwartz

 

 Summer Choir           

Through August, the choir is open to all comers.  The only requirement to sing the Sunday 10:00am service is to show up at 9:00am for rehearsal.  There is no vesting; familiar or easy anthems are the norm; and a quartet of staff singers insures competent coverage on every part, so there is no risk.  It is meant to be an opportunity for those who cannot commit to the rigors of the full choir schedule nevertheless to have the chance to participate in our fine music program.  Any and all are welcome!

 

John Philip Newell – Returns to St Andrews!

John Philip Newell and the School of Celtic Consciousness is introducing a quarterly gathering and the first meeting will be at St. Andrews, Friday, June 24. This will be an ongoing community of prayer and practice using the teachings of John Philip Newell.  John Philip will lead this initial gathering focused on meditation, chanting and prayer.  The evening starts at 6pm with a light reception to follow.  No RSVP is necessary, but we are looking for volunteers to help usher, set-up and break-down the reception and sell books and CDs.  Please see Ally Dodge or send her an email at celticquarterly@standrewdenver.org

 

Silent Auction Update

A BIG Thank You to all of the Bidders, Donors, and Volunteers who helped make the Bid and Brunch Silent Auction a Success!  The auction and bake sale will net about $11,500 after subtraction of expenses.

Team Coordinators: Chair , Judie James; Computer and Tabulation, Shelley Brown; Food. Nancy Weaver; Beverages, Reese Jameson; Bake Sale, Ally Dodge; and Children’s Activities, Zoe Cole.  Team: Teri Appell, Barbara Becker, Barbara Bomberger, Jonathan Culwell, Richard DeTar, Betsy Hoover, Diane Jameson, Reese Jameson, Lucy Johnson, Betty Luce, Lucy McGuffey, Rita Osborn, Jeff Parrott, Susan Trickett, and Scott Weaver.

Please pay for your purchases during coffee hour following the 10 am services on June 12 or 19.  We expect to be able to accept credit card payment, but suggest that you bring a check, in case we have problems transmitting the card information.  If you have questions, email Auction2016@standrewdenver.org or call Judie at 720-626-5300.

 

Family Promise

Family Promise is an organization that has a program that houses families for a period no longer than 60 days. During that time they are counseled for financial, resume and parenting. Many arrive with jobs, but are not able to obtain housing. By adhering to the rules of family promise, they have proved their stability for paying rent and being good tenants. The families are vetted for the program before being accepted. They have had a very high percentage of positive results for jobs and housing. Please consider helping at this critical time for the program.

The church that was to host the families for July 17-24 no longer participates in the program. First Unitarian Church stepped up to house the families as well as support their stay with food, etc. They have asked St. Andrew’s to continue its participation for a normal rotation for dinners on Wednesday 7/20 and Thursday 7/21, an overnight stay on Thursday 7/21 and breakfast on Saturday 7/23.

There will be a sign-up sheet on the coffee table on Sunday June 12. Please look at your calendars and sign up. These families are so appreciative of our contribution to their well-being and continuing process of getting housing and employment. Hearing their stories is a reminder that each of us could be in their situation, but there for the grace of God we are not.

Any questions please do not hesitate to email Lynne Valentine at lkval@yahoo.com or call 303 955 6911.

 

Do you have News in Brief to share? Please email to jeff@standrewdenver.org by noon on Wednesday for inclusion in the following Sunday’s announcements.  Expanded news appears each week in St. Andrew’s weekly eMinistry  – accessible via the homepage of our website: www.standrewdenver.org.

 

 

This Week’s News in Brief

For additional information, events and announcements, please check the weekly “Fruits of the Tree”

To view this newsletter online please visit www.standrewdenver.org/church-newsletter

 

Season of Renewal
Book Study ­ The Sabbath, Abraham Heschel
How do we bring about the elusive atmosphere that is the Sabbath?  We know what to do with space, but how do we shape sacred time?  As Mother Elizabeth journeys through her Sabbatical season, we join her in a time of rest and renewal.  Abraham Herschel’s book will help us enter into our season.  “The Sabbath”, he writes, “renews the soul as we rediscover who we are”.

All are welcome in a time of reflection and discussion as we join together in this book study led by our Senior Warden, Matt Bentley. Commencing Wednesday June 8th at 7pm in the Delzell room, the study will run for four consecutive weeks and books will be on sale for $14, after both Sunday morning services starting this week in the undercroft.  For more information, please contact Matt Bentley or Kylie Schwartz.

 

St. Andrew’s Day at the Rockies returns this year on Sunday, June 12 at 200 pm.  The game will be the Rockies vs. the San Diego Padres. Tickets are $18. We have a block of tickets reserved in section U331 (behind home plate). Tickets will go on sale beginning this Sunday, May 1 at both services.  Chris Buri will be collecting ticket money after the 9:00am service and Debbie Courtney will be receiving ticket money after the 11:00 am service. Tickets will be for sale through the month of May – last day to get tickets will be Sunday, May 29.  Checks should be made payable to St. Andrew’s and marked “baseball” in the memo section. Checks may also be mailed to the church office – attention: Jeff.

 

Silent Auction!  Bid and Brunch!  June 5, following 10 am service.

 Please pick up your Bidder Number during coffee hour on May 29, at the Auction Table in the undercroft or request your number by email to Auction2016@standrewdenver.org.  Avoid standing in line on Auction Day for your number!

If you are unable to attend the Auction, obtain a bid number, identify the items that you want, and ask a friend to bid for you, up to the price limit that you set.

A partial list of items offered at the Auction is available on St. Andrew’s Homepage under Upcoming.

Bidding will begin right after the service and end at 1:15 to 1:30.  You will learn which items you won and pay for your purchases at the Auction table in the undercroft on Sunday, June 12 or June 19.

It’s not a fancy brunch.  Please come casual.  Shorts and T-shirts welcome.   Kids should come dressed to get wet and dirty (perhaps with a change of clothes) to enjoy a wading pool and other outdoor fun at the Kid’s Beach Party.

For more information see Judie James, or one of the other Auction volunteers at the Auction Table in the undercroft during coffeehour or email Auction2016@standrewdenver.org .

 

Summer Choir

Through August, the choir is open to all comers.  The only requirement to sing the Sunday 10:00am service is to show up at 9:00am for rehearsal.  There is no vesting; familiar or easy anthems are the norm; and a quartet of staff singers insures competent coverage on every part, so there is no risk.  It is meant to be an opportunity for those who cannot commit to the rigors of the full choir schedule nevertheless to have the chance to participate in our fine music program.  Any and all are welcome!

 

Cathedral Ridge Capital Campaign: Committee Forming

Cathedral Ridge is a ministry of the Diocese of Colorado, based outside of Colorado Springs.  This ministry of the Episcopal Church in Colorado represents an innovative vision for now and a long-term commitment to invest in the next generation.  A mix of a conference center, retreat center, event center and summer camp, it has touched the lives of St Andrew’s in many ways.  From parish retreats, to youth programs, Cathedral Ridge enhances the inner life of the Spirit and equips people with leadership skills that they can faithfully draw on and put to work in our communities.

But Cathedral Ridge is in need of significant repairs and infrastructure investment in order to meet the needs of the diocese and reach the full potential of it’s mission.  St. Andrew’s, like every parish in the Diocese, has been called upon to pledge funds to support the needed improvements for Cathedral Ridge to fulfill its fullest potential.  Ally Dodge and Meg North will co-chair this important initiative for St Andrews.  Last Sunday, we held information sessions after both services with an overview of the campaign and a Q&A session about our commitment.  We will be forming a committee to identify fundraising options over the course of the summer.  If you have questions or would like to participate on that committee, please contact Ally Dodge at allyincolorado@gmail.com or Meg North.  For more information, please visit http://cathedralridge.org/

 

 Assistance needed at Irving Street Residences for Women:  We need 2 or 3 people to assist in sorting and stocking food and serving items on Tuesdays from 9:45 to 11:45 a.m.  Interested individuals should be able to engage in moderate lifting.  Our current team of Rusty Pickard and Tom Woodward are looking for some support and will be happy to train any interested in this ministry.  Please email Deacon Wib at wibgarfield@hotmail.com or talk with her after service.

Garage Sale

We are considering an All Parish Summer Garage Sale to raise funds for our general fund.  Last year, we had great support for our Garage Sale, with a good variety of items.  Before we get organized for this summer, we wanted to reach out to confirm that parishioners have enough stuff to support another sale.  Please send Ally Dodge (allyincolorado@gmail.com) an email if you are interested with details on what you would be looking to donate.

 

Do you have News in Brief to share? Please email to jeff@standrewdenver.org by noon on Wednesday for

 inclusion in the following Sunday’s announcements.  Expanded news appears each week in St. Andrew’s

weekly eMinistry  – accessible via the homepage of our website: www.standrewdenver.org

Silent Auction!  Bid and Brunch! 

 

June 5, following the 10 am service.

 

Please pick up your Bidder Number during coffee hour on May 29 at the Auction Table in the undercroft or request your number by email to Auction2016@standrewdenver.org.  Avoid standing in line on Auction Day for your number!

 

Here’s a partial list of items offered at the Auction.  See posters in the undercroft for more information.

 

Social Events:

• July 17, Family Fun Picnic
• July 29. Backyard Hitchcock
• August 27. Badminton and Barbeque
• September 10. Cruising for Murder, dinner and mystery.
• September 25 . Festa Di Pomodoro.
• Prior to Oct. 1. Dinner and Wine at One Lincoln Park.
• October 1.  Beyond Mushy Peas and Monty Python, dinner and humour.
• October 8. Italian Dinner and Wine.
• November 5. Andrew’s Mystery II – Murder in the Mountains.
• November 12. Moroccan Dinner.
• November 25. Apres Thanksgiving Cocktail Party.
• February 10, 17, or 24. My Dinner with –Who?
• February 14. Valentine’s Cocktail Party.
• March 24. Spring Equinox Cocktail Party.
• April 8. Cheesy Paperbacks.

 

Activities

• June 6-10. School of the Poetic City
• June 28. Dance with Wonderbound (Again)
• September 17. Styling Colorado Bonsai
• Camping
• Silent Night Festival
• Dinner February 4 and Hike in Colorado National Monument May 6

 

Condos and Vacations

• One Lincoln Park
• Silverado II, Winter Park
• Winter Park

 

Services and Custom Items:

• Sewing/Mending/Alterations
• Homemade Kahlua
• English Trifle
• Felted Purse
• Knit Hats
• Linzer Cookies
• Ready to Bake Scones
• Pesto
• Salon Music for Bassoon and Cello
• Five Trays of Holiday Cookies

 

Tickets and Gift Cards

• Byers Evans House
• Pro Musica Colorado Chamber Orchestra
• The Rolling Pin Bakeshop
• Snooze
• St. Martin’s Chamber Choir
• Chocolates and Wine Pairing Class for Two

 

You will learn which items you won and pay for your purchases at the Auction table in the undercroft on Sunday, June 12 or June 19.

 

It’s not a fancy brunch.  Please come casual.  Shorts and T-shirts welcome.   Kids should come dressed to get wet and dirty (perhaps with a change of clothes) to enjoy a wading pool and other outdoor fun at the Kid’s Beach Party.

 

For more information see Judie James, or one of the other volunteers, at coffee hour in the auction corner of the undercroft or email Auction2016@standrewdenver.org .

Rector’s Sabbatical: A Word from Mother Elizabeth 

 

Dear Friends, On Monday, May 9, I begin a four month sabbatical. I will return to St. Andrew’s on Sunday, September 4. During my time away, I will embark on three journeys of discovery, where I hope to reconnect with stories and places and activities that have brought meaning to me in the past and promise fresh inspiration for the future. It is a special gift that my husband Alan will be able to accompany me on all three journeys. This sabbatical is funded entirely by a grant from the Lilly Endowment.

 

In June, we’ll make a pilgrimage to the Holy Land. We will stay mostly in Jerusalem, but will visit Bethlehem, Nazareth, and other sites as well. Our days of visiting sacred sites will be balanced by evening lectures on Judaism, Islam, and the current situation in Israel and Palestine. As you know from my preaching, entering the sacred story is of primary importance to me. This is a chance to see and hear and touch the story, not only in the imagination, but in “real time.”

 

In July, we will walk the Pennine Way, a 270 mile footpath that traces the “spine of England” from Manchester to Hadrian’s Wall and the border with Scotland. Many of you know that long distance walking is a passion for me and Alan. We find that days spent walking are “wonderfully clarifying to the mind,” and we love being outside and on the road all day.  We also enjoy arriving at a pub at the end of the day.

 

In August, we will spend a week at the Wooden Boat School in Maine. Sailing in Maine has been one of my heart’s joys for most of my life; I have spent many weeks on the water with my family of origin, and many happy times with my husband and daughter. This will be a chance to visit a remote and beautiful island that is the ultimate quest for those who sail in Maine waters.

 

These three journeys will be balanced by times of returning and rest, when I will enjoy my house and garden and help my daughter prepare for her wedding in October.  At the end of this time, I hope to return to you rested, refreshed, and ready for the time to come.

 

While I am away, the parish will embark on its own season of renewal. A team led by Kylie Schwartz will be planning fun events all summer. Watch for announcements about these. I also expect that a new and exciting opportunity — long a dream of mine for this place and people — may appear on the horizon while I am away. Stay tuned . . .

 

I am deeply grateful in advance to Mother Melissa, Deacon Wib, senior warden Matt Bentley, and all our staff and parish leaders for their faithful stewardship of this church while I am away. I leave the parish in good and capable hands, and I have complete confidence that with your support, they will meet any challenge that might arise.

 

Blessings to each of you during this summer of renewal.  I will keep you in my prayers!  Peace, Elizabeth

 

ELF:  Exploring Life and Faith

Please join us Thursday nights 7:15 until 8:30 for the events listed below.  Feel welcome to come for Evensong at 5:45 and meal at 6:30 and compline following.  For more information check out www.standrewdenver.org/elf.

 

• May 12:  Convergence of the United Nations and the Episcopal Church:  A framework of the Jesus Work with Cynthia Katsarelis presenting Sustainable Development Goals, a framework for the Jesus Work.
• May 12, 19, and 26:  The Power of Myth hosted by Ruth Carver Bondurant will use the PBS mini-series by Bill Moyers and a book by Joseph Campbell to explore how myth plays a role in our own lives and in our communities.
• May 19 and 26:  St. Andrew’s and the City with Greg Hoover will discuss St. Andrew’s guiding vision and mission, followed by a review of “The City in History” and its guiding visions.  It all ends with a review of the Denver Comprehensive Plan and its relationship to St. Andrew’s and our neighborhood.

 

Cathedral Ridge Capital Campaign: Committee Forming

Cathedral Ridge is a ministry of the Diocese of Colorado, based outside of Colorado Springs.  This ministry of the Episcopal Church in Colorado represents an innovative vision for now and a long-term commitment to invest in the next generation.  A mix of a conference center, retreat center, event center and summer camp, it has touched the lives of St Andrew’s in many ways.  From parish retreats, to youth programs, Cathedral Ridge enhances the inner life of the Spirit and equips people with leadership skills that they can faithfully draw on and put to work in our communities.

 

But Cathedral Ridge is in need of significant repairs and infrastructure investment in order to meet the needs of the diocese and reach the full potential of it’s mission.  St. Andrew’s, like every parish in the Diocese, has been called upon to pledge funds to support the needed improvements for Cathedral Ridge to fulfill its fullest potential.  Ally Dodge and Meg North will co-chair this important initiative for St Andrews.  Last Sunday, we held information sessions after both services with an overview of the campaign and a Q&A session about our commitment.  We will be forming a committee to identify fundraising options over the course of the summer.  If you have questions or would like to participate on that committee, please contact Ally Dodge at allyincolorado@gmail.com or Meg North.  For more information, please visit http://cathedralridge.org/

 

New! Auction Update – Bid and Brunch Auction is Sunday, June 5, after 10 am service.

RSVP:  Are you planning to attend?  Please stop by the auction table in the undercroft during coffee hour and RSVP, to help us plan the food.   You may also pick up your Bidder Number.

Dress:  It’s not a fancy brunch.  Please come casual.  Shorts and T-shirts welcome.

Kids’ Beach Party:  Kids should come dressed to get wet and dirty (perhaps with a change of clothes for later) to enjoy a wading pool and other outdoor fun.

Donation Deadline:  Donation forms are due Sunday, May 22.

Posters:  Please make a poster, 8-1/2” x 11” poster, to advertise your donation.  We can give you some examples from past auctions, if needed.

Calendar:  We have a calendar of Auction Events on the white board in the auction corner.  Please check dates to avoid conflicts!

Donation Forms Online:  Go to www.standrewdenver.org and go to Upcoming at the bottom of the Home Page.  Click on the link for 2016 Auction.

 

For more information about how to donate and bid, see Judie James, or one of the other volunteers, at coffee hour or email Auction2016@standrewdenver.org. 

 

Assistance needed at Irving Street Residences for Women:  We need 2 or 3 people to assist in sorting and stocking food and serving items on Tuesdays from 9:45 to 11:45 a.m.  Interested individuals should be able to engage in moderate lifting.  Our current team of Rusty Pickard and Tom Woodward are looking for some support and will be happy to train any interested in this ministry.  Please email Deacon Wib at wibgarfield@hotmail.com or talk with her after service.

 

Garage Sale

We are considering an All Parish Summer Garage Sale to raise funds for our general fund.  Last year, we had great support for our Garage Sale, with a good variety of items.  Before we get organized for this summer, we wanted to reach out to confirm that parishioners have enough stuff to support another sale.  Please send Ally Dodge (allyincolorado@gmail.com) an email if you are interested with details on what you would be looking to donate.

 

Visiting College Choir Sings Evensong

On Thursday, May 19, 5:45pm, the weekly Choral Evensong will be sung by the choir of Central College, Iowa, Mark Babcock, director.  A choir of 50+ voices, they will certainly raise the rafters!  Come and support this visiting choir.

 

The following week, May 26, is the final Evensong before the summer break.  Catch one of the remaining Evensongs of the season, Thursdays at 5:45pm.  St. Andrew’s is unique in the diocese – indeed, in the entire national church for a church its size – to offer this gem of the Anglican tradition weekly.

 

St. Andrew’s Day at the Rockies returns this year on Sunday, June 12 at 200 pm.  The game will be the Rockies vs. the San Diego Padres. Tickets are $18. We have a block of tickets reserved in section U331 (behind home plate). Tickets will go on sale beginning this Sunday, May 1 at both services.  Chris Buri will be collecting ticket money after the 9:00am service and Debbie Courtney will be receiving ticket money after the 11:00 am service. Tickets will be for sale through the month of May – last day to get tickets will be Sunday, May 29.  Checks should be made payable to St. Andrew’s and marked “baseball” in the memo section. Checks may also be mailed to the church office – attention: Jeff.

 

May Needs at the St. Francis Center

Please help!  St. Francis Center is in need of glasses.  The children, youth and Mission and Outreach Ministry will be collecting reader glasses (preferably 1.25, 1.5 and 1.75 strengths but all are welcome) and all other glasses in good condition.  Affordable reader glasses are easily obtained in multi-packs from Dollar Store, Costco, Target, King Soopers, Safeway, etc…  Please bring your glasses and put them in the St. Francis donation basket beneath the pulpit on Sunday May 22.  Other needs include: Vaseline, men’s underwear sizes 30 – 38, men’s white t-shirts – (underwear type), shoe laces, shampoo.
Mark your Calendar!  Free Special Screening Event Sponsored by Episcopal Peace Fellowship, Colorado Chapter
Salam Neighbor, Saturday, May 14, 4:00 p.m., St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church

“Salam Neighbor is a beautifully crafted story that delivers a powerful message. It will leave you touched and inspired to take action.  This film is a must-see.” – UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR)

The filmmakers’ say: “In an effort to better understand refugee life, we spent one month living alongside displaced families in the Za’atari refugee camp. As the first filmmakers ever allowed by the United Nations to be given a tent and registered inside a refugee camp, we were able to get a never before seen look into the world’s most pressing crisis. Our experience uncovered overwhelming trauma but also the untapped potential our uprooted neighbors posses. With the right programs we can support healing, ease the burden on host countries and even empower the disenfranchised by unleashing people’s creativity.”

This film has not been released in theaters yet.  For a link to the trailer, visit http://www.epfcolorado.org

 

 

Do you have News in Brief to share? Please email it to jeff@standrewdenver.org by noon on Wednesday for inclusion in the following Sunday’s announcements.  Expanded news appears each week in St. Andrew’s weekly eMinistry  – accessible via the homepage of our website: www.standrewdenver.org.

Calendar • May 1 to May 7, 2016

 

 

 

All Our Exploring: Lessons and Carols and Reception, Today at 5:30 pm

Learn about the Rector’s Sabbatical and Our Season of Renewal

This summer we invite the entire parish community into a season of renewal.  Our rector, Mother Elizabeth, will be on sabbatical from May 9 through September 4. Meanwhile, through a series of special events, the parish will reconnect with sources of meaning that have sustained this community for a hundred years and more — while having some fun!

Join us Sunday, May 1, at 5:30 pm, for a “lessons and carols” service called “All Our Exploring.” Afterwards, join us in the undercroft for a party. This will be a chance for Mother Elizabeth to tell us about her sabbatical journeys, for the group planning parish events to tell you what’s in store, and for Mother Melissa to tell you about plans for pastoral coverage.

 

All are welcome to worship, explore, inquire, and feast.  You are most welcome to come, whether or not you RSVP, but an RSVP would help us plan. RSVP to: http://evite.me/fZrEztbezy
This season of renewal for the parish is sponsored in its entirety by a generous grant from the Lilly Endowment.

 

Acolyte Training

Interested in serving as an Acolyte?  Contact Mike Kornelsen or any Acolyte for more information.  Training will be held Saturday, May 7 from 9:00 am until 11:00 am in the church.

 

Outdoor Spring Clean-up

Mark your calendar!  Saturday, May 7 from 8:00 am until 12 noon.  Contact Jeff Brown for more information at jbrown@wini.com or 720-630-0962.  Join us for coffee, bagels, fellowship all with a sense of accomplishment!

 

Cathedral Ridge Capital Campaign: Committee Forming

Cathedral Ridge is a ministry of the Diocese of Colorado, based outside of Colorado Springs.  This ministry of the Episcopal Church in Colorado represents an innovative vision for now and a long-term commitment to invest in the next generation.  A mix of a conference center, retreat center, event center and summer camp, it has touched the lives of St Andrew’s in many ways.  From parish retreats, to youth programs, Cathedral Ridge enhances the inner life of the Spirit and equips people with leadership skills that they can faithfully draw on and put to work in our communities.

 

But Cathedral Ridge is in need of significant repairs and infrastructure investment in order to meet the needs of the diocese and reach the full potential of it’s mission.  St. Andrew’s, like every parish in the Diocese, has been called upon to pledge funds to support the needed improvements for Cathedral Ridge to fulfill its fullest potential.  Ally Dodge and Meg North will co-chair this important initiative for St Andrews.  Last Sunday, we held information sessions after both services with an overview of the campaign and a Q&A session about our commitment.  We will be forming a committee to identify fundraising options over the course of the summer.  If you have questions or would like to participate on that committee, please contact Ally Dodge at allyincolorado@gmail.com or Meg North.  For more information, please visit http://cathedralridge.org/

 

ELF: Interfaith Dialogue:  Muslim, Jewish, Christian

Join us to deepen knowledge, connection and practice in individual faith traditions, to strengthen understanding and true relationship among all Abrahamic faith traditions, and to touch the spirit that underlies them all. This five-week series will conclude with all three presenters in a panel discussion on May 5, 2016.

 

• The Rev’d Elizabeth Marie Melchionna: Christian cleric and Priest at St. John’s Episcopal Cathedral; joining panel on May 5.
• For more information visit the ELF section of the St. Andrew’s website: https://www.standrewdenver.org/elf

 

Yes, Parishioners, there is an Auction this year!   The Bid and Brunch Silent Auction will be held during coffee hour, following the 10 am service, on Sunday, June 5, in the undercroft.  No off-site location or costumes this year, but there will be brunch treats and mimosas.  Activities for children are being organized to take place during the auction, so that parents are free to bid.  There will also be bake sale goodies to buy on auction day.

 

This auction focuses on the sale of our most popular items.  We are asking for donations of:

 

• Social Events (cocktail parties, theme dinners, game night, etc.),
• Services or Experiences (make a special cake, offer a weekend at a vacation home, etc.)
• Gift Certificates/Cards (restaurants, hair stylist, coffee shop, etc.)
• Tickets (museum, sports event, concert, etc.)

 

This year we are not selling furniture, knickknacks, baskets or other objects.  Donation forms are available in the undercroft or on our website at www.standrewdenver.org.  Please return completed form to Judie James, or another auction volunteer, at coffee hour, or by email to Auction2016@standrewdenver.org, by May 22.

 

Assistance needed at Irving Street Residences for Women:  We need 2 or 3 people to assist in sorting and stocking food and serving items on Tuesdays from 9:45 to 11:45 a.m.  Interested individuals should be able to engage in moderate lifting.  Our current team of Rusty Pickard and Tom Woodward are looking for some support and will be happy to train any interested in this ministry.  Please email Deacon Wib at wibgarfield@hotmail.com or talk with her after service.

 

First Quarter Contributions Statements
Contribution Statements have been printed and will be available today on the coffee table in the undercroft.  Look for them in a distribution file box.  Pick your statement up today!

 

Garage Sale

We are considering an All Parish Summer Garage Sale to raise funds for our general fund.  Last year, we had great support for our Garage Sale, with a good variety of items.  Before we get organized for this summer, we wanted to reach out to confirm that parishioners have enough stuff to support another sale.  Please send Ally Dodge (allyincolorado@gmail.com) an email if you are interested with details on what you would be looking to donate.

 

Visiting College Choir Sings Evensong

On Thursday, May 19, 5:45pm, the weekly Choral Evensong will be sung by the choir of Central College, Iowa, Mark Babcock, director.  A choir of 50+ voices, they will certainly raise the rafters!  Come and support this visiting choir.

 

The following week, May 26, is the final Evensong before the summer break.  Catch one of the remaining Evensongs of the season, Thursdays at 5:45pm.  St. Andrew’s is unique in the diocese – indeed, in the entire national church for a church its size – to offer this gem of the Anglican tradition weekly.

 

St. Andrew’s Day at the Rockies returns this year on Sunday, June 12 at 200 pm.  The game will be the Rockies vs. the San Diego Padres. Tickets are $18. We have a block of tickets reserved in section U331 (behind home plate). Tickets will go on sale beginning this Sunday, May 1 at both services.  Chris Buri will be collecting ticket money after the 9:00am service and Debbie Courtney will be receiving ticket money after the 11:00 am service. Tickets will be for sale through the month of May – last day to get tickets will be Sunday, May 29.  Checks should be made payable to St. Andrew’s and marked “baseball” in the memo section. Checks may also be mailed to the church office – attention: Jeff.

 

May Needs at the St. Francis Center

Vaseline, Eyeglasses, Men’s underwear sizes 30 – 38, Men’s white tee shirts – (underwear type), Shoe laces, Shampoo

 

Family Promise Update

In the past week we had four terrific teams that volunteered at The First Unitarian Church (FUCS) in the Family Promise Program. Thank you to the following: Al Grinestaff, Michael Van Cleave, Betty Luce, Ken Backensto, Susan Beale, Janice Woodward, Barbara Bomberger, Shelley Brown, Elayne Gallagher, Marilyn Morgan, Karen Mayer, Teri Appell, Judie James, and Nancy Weaver.  The families appreciated our food and care and the Unitarian Church is most grateful for our help in taking care of the families while they are housed at the church.  Let’s hope and pray that with our small contribution to their well-being these families will find their way to housing and gratifying employment. Thank you one and all. Lynne Valentine

 

Do you have News in Brief to share? Please email it to jeff@standrewdenver.org by noon on Wednesday

for inclusion in the following Sunday’s announcements.  Expanded news appears each week in St. Andrew’s weekly eMinistry  – accessible via the homepage of our website: www.standrewdenver.org

Yes, Parishioners, there is an Auction this year!  

The Bid and Brunch Silent Auction will be held during coffee hour, following the 10 am service, on Sunday, June 5, in the undercroft.  There is no off-site location or costumes this year, but there will be brunch treats and mimosas.  Activities for children are being organized to take place during the auction, so that parents are free to bid.  There will also be bake sale goodies to buy on auction day.

This auction focuses on the sale of our most popular items.  We are asking for donations of:

Social Events (cocktail parties, theme dinners, game night, etc.),

Services or Experiences (make a special cake, offer a weekend at a vacation home, etc.)

Gift Certificates/Cards (restaurants, hair stylist, coffee shop, etc.)

Tickets (museum, sports event, concert, etc.)

This year we are not selling furniture, knickknacks, baskets or other objects.  Use the link below to print a Donation Form.   For more information about how to donate and bid, see Judie James, or one of the other volunteers, at coffee hour or email Auction2016@standrewdenver.org.

Use this link to print a Donation Form:        Auction Donation Form 2016