Uncategorized Archives - Page 20 of 36 - St. Andrew's Episcopal Church

Cookies for Kairos!

The November 14-18 Kairos weekend is coming up at Nottoway Correctional Center in Burkeville. The team orchestrating the weekend for about 34 inmates includes Matt Deller, Joe DuRant, and Brad Norris from St. Andrew’s. This is a very involved Read more

Abundant Blessings stewardship talk given Sept. 30 by Dan Waddill

When the church asks us for a pledge, it joins a chorus of other charities, all worthwhile and deserving. I’d like to offer 2 reasons for us to make St. Andrew’s a priority. First, the future of our church Read more

Why I give to St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church

When I was a child our family went to church every Sunday. There was never any question or decision to be made week-to-week whether or not we were going – we were. As we took our seats, daddy would Read more

Pacing ourselves

Dear friends,

In our busy and chaotic world, with pressure to work ever-longer hours and accomplish more and more every day, with information assailing us from every direction and available 24/7, how do we pace ourselves? How do we Read more

Time, Talent and Treasure – to Whom Do They Belong?

Not to me! I know that my time, talent and treasure are gifts from God so it seems only natural that I give back to God. None of the three were mine to create; only to use to the Read more

September 9 Pulpit Swap: St. Paul’s and St. Andrew’s

On Sunday, September 9, St. Andrew’s will welcome the Rev. Bruce Cheney, rector of St. Paul’s Church, Newport News, as our preacher at both services. Anne Kirchmier and John Herbst will lead worship at St. Paul’s that morning. As Read more

Where does the time go?

As you look about your home, your yard, your neighborhood, or wherever you might be, do you ever say to yourself, “I can’t be as old as I am?” Luckily, some of us don’t feel as old as we Read more

Update from Senior Warden John Whitley

Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not rely on your own insight. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. Proverbs 3:5-6

I hope everyone is having a great summer. Read more

Prayers as new school year begins

During worship on Sunday, August 26, we will bless students and teachers as they begin a new school year. Meanwhile, here is a prayer for individual use: Dear God,

The beginning of a new school year should be Read more

August update from the Rector

Dear Friends,

Happy August! I hope and pray that the summer is going well for each of you and that you and your families are able to enjoy some restful and restorative time together before summer comes to an Read more