St. Andrew United Methodist Church
Welcome home. We love you already.
Oh, the places you’ll go! is our summer theme.
We officially begin with our annual kick-off event May 31, 6:00 – 8:00 pm.
Summer calendar is coming soon to the Youth Zone.
Get set for lots of fun, service opportunities and ways to be God’s example of love in our world.
High school seniors, we want to celebrate you in May!
We’ll let you know specifics as it gets closer, but for now make sure to email Mary your digital photos – one senior picture and one from your childhood.
Virtual Kids Ministry
We’ve included some new surprises in our Bible lessons this week! We hope you join us and share with your friends too!
Virtual Kids Ministry
We’ve included some new surprises in our Bible lessons this week! We hope you join us and share with your friends too.
This week, our little ones wrap up this month’s theme of discovering that we can follow Jesus!
Join us for a virtual Lenten study via Zoom phone and video chat
Monday | March 23 – April 6 | 6:30 pm
For centuries, Holy Week and Easter have been the most sacred time in the Christian calendar. Join us for this year’s Lenten study to learn about the biblical and spiritual roots of this ancient tradition. We’ll learn about the Jewish history behind our Christian celebration, and we’ll learn how the services of Holy Week can help us participate in the journey of resurrection that leads to our own renewed flourishing.
Meeting ID: 779 459 684
Password: 428610
Class meets every week on Monday, until April 6, 2020
March 30, 2020 06:30 PM
April 6, 2020 06:30 PM
For links to all three classes, please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system. Click here
+1 253 215 8782 or
+1 301 715 8592
Meeting ID: 779 459 684
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Email Sarah Davis for more information or questions
As we are being encouraged to practice social distancing, St Andrew wants to ensure we are continuing to care for our family. If you have prayer requests, or need to speak to a pastor, email StAndrewCares@gostandrew.com and we will be there to support you.
Reach out to us if you need help: connecting to the Sunday worship livestream or St Andrew’s online giving, getting essential items through grocery or prescription medication delivery services and Amazon, or getting rides through services such as Lyft, or any other online services.
The St Andrew Care Department is working in collaboration with our Director of Outreach to keep up to date about services that are now shifting to social distancing practices, so that we can have the most current knowledge about how to best support you.
Know that we are in this together and St Andrew will continue to care for you as best we can during this time apart!
St. Andrew Family,
Because you are so awesome, many of you have reached out asking how to help make sure that lunches still get to the park and other vulnerable communities get the support and resources that they need. Here is what we want you to know!
1. We are working on providing resource lists and access for people and we will have more information on that in the coming days.
2. Your financial gifts always help us do work in our community as well. www.gostandrew.com/give
3. Donate food items to help us provide for our community. We have two drop-offs which are both no-contact, following CDC guidelines.
Items Needed:
peanut butter, jelly, bread, fruit cups, granola bars, chips, soups, oatmeal, spaghetti, sauces, rice, tuna, fresh fruits, hand sanitizer, wipes, and other dry food goods
Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday
10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Outside St. Andrew UMC
9203 S. University Blvd
Highlands Ranch, CO 80126
Showers For All
1173 S. Huron Street Unit
Denver, CO 80223
Drop Off Options throughout the week
Visit www.ShowersForAll.org for upcoming days/times
These items will be distributed to our local partners like AfterHours Denver, Denver Food Rescue, IFCS, DICP, and many other places.
We want to continue to provide lunches in the park and can’t do it without your help.
In light of the current situation with COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and out of an abundance of caution and care, we will completely conduct District Gathering on Saturday, March 28 remotely.
Below is the link to the District Gathering zoom call. We will be meeting for just the business portion of the meeting. We know zoom may be a new technology for some folks, here’s a quick tutorial.
Mile High Metro District is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Mile High Metro District Gathering – ZOOM
Time: Mar 28, 2020 09:30 AM Mountain Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/450031256
Meeting ID: 450 031 256
As we navigate building closures for COVID-19, know that we are working to find online spaces for you to connect with others who need continued community during this time of increased isolation.
Below is a list of online resources. If you have other resources you would like shared, please email Pastor Kendall and we can promote those as well.
Some of our active support groups are navigating different options for meeting. If you want to connect with one of those groups, email Pastor Kendall for contact information.
AA
Al-Anon
NA
SA
S-Anon
Grief Support Online
ALS Online Community
Depression Bipolar
MS
Parkinson’s
Updated March 16 – 3:30 pm
Dear St. Andrew Family,
Over the past week, we’ve been in contact with physicians, public health officials and other churches concerning the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), particularly as the number of confirmed cases in CO has continued to grow. We’ve seen a growing concern about large group gatherings, leading to the cancellation of major events both locally and nationally. Groups of more than 250 persons pose greater risk of transmission.
After continued prayer and honest conversation, and after seeking input from many of our lay leaders, we have made the call to suspend live worship services and offer worship online only. We will reevaluate on a weekly basis, but it is likely that live services will be suspended through the end of March.
I know that for many of you this decision will come as a disappointment. Worship is an anchor in our weekly routines, connecting us deeply with God and with our community. But “wellness” of body, mind and spirit is at the heart of our vision as a congregation, and now, more than ever, is the time to live into and embody that vision for our broader community. The safety and health of our members and staff and our broader community, and the responsibility to do our part in helping to slow or minimize the spread of the virus, has led us to take this necessary step.
We have designed a modified worship service for livestreaming. You’ll be able to experience many of the important elements that make our worship services so meaningful, including prayers and liturgy, preaching, special music and, of course, the invitation to make an offering.
Please understand that many of our classes and events over the coming weeks have been cancelled or moved to an online format. We’ll update you as we are able, but please be sure to check the website for the most current updates.
These are challenging times, but there’s no better time to be St. Andrew. Here’s what you can do:
• Practice faithful stewardship. Your giving is vitally important as we anticipate contributions to be greatly impacted by this decision. You can help ensure the financial health and vitality of St. Andrew by giving online or mailing your contributions to the church.
• Pray for those affected by this virus, especially those most at-risk for serious complications.
• Pray for physicians, nurses, first responders, and caretakers who will be working long hours to provide care and support in the days ahead.
• Be a good neighbor. If you know someone who may not have internet access, give them a call and share the information in this email. If the virus spreads through our community as expected, continue to reach out and care for one another through phone calls, emails and social media.
• Stay calm and remember that this is temporary. Our church continues to serve our members and our community. We’ll be in touch with you about how you can continue to grow, serve and connect with one another.
I am grateful for your understanding and support as we navigate these challenging times.
Yours in Christ,
Rev. Mark