50th Anniversary News
As we approach the final year of our two year celebration, we will continue to recognize the remaining ministries and culminate 2011 with a memorable Honoring Veterans Celebration on Saturday November 12, which will include rededication of a new flagpole. On Sunday November 6, we will commemorate the groundbreaking that took place 50 years ago for the church. On June 16, 2012 we will culminate our celebration with a commemorative service marking the 50th anniversary of the laying of our cornerstone with a reception to follow. A video presentation of the past fifty years will be a highlight. The historical documentation of the first fifty years of St. Andrew's is being written and will be available in June 2012.
Anyone interested in working on any of these upcoming events, please contact Maggie or Charlie Walden or call 203-318-5045.
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ANNUAL REPORT AVAILABLE ONLINE
You can download the 2011 Annual Report for St. Andrew's church. Financial information is not included in this copy of the report but can be obtained at the Annual Meeting on January 29 or in the church office. This file requires the freely available Adobe Reader in order to view. To download Adobe Reader, please click here.
Madison Youth invited to YSOP New York City Trip
High school students in grades 9-12 are invited to be a part of a group that will travel from Madison to the Youth Service Opportunities Project (YSOP) in New York City, sleeping on church floors, eating with those we are helping, and performing community service. This project is organized by local youth leadership of the First Congregational Church, St. Margaret's Catholic Church, St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, and the Shoreline Unitarian Universalist Society.
Scholarships are available. Students need a YSOP student form (see below) as well as a St. Andrew's Medical Release and Permission Form (available on the St. Andrew's web site "Youth Group" page) if they do not already have one on file.
Download the following PDF documents for a YSOP informational flier and adult or student permission forms. These files require the freely available Adobe Reader in order to view. To download Adobe Reader, please click here.
Bauer Lectures and Other Events Scheduled for 2012
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church will host three free 2012 Bauer Series programs at 10 a.m on the following Saturdays:
- February 4: Live bird presentation by "A Place Called Hope" with Christine Cummings-Secki and Todd Secki.
- February 11: Live Amphibian Show by Ranger Russ Miller, Director, Meigs Point Nature Center in Madison.
- February 18: Exotic & Tropical Creatures by Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo.
On February 25th a Guided Geology and Native American Land Use Hike led by Gary Nolf, World Atlatl Association, and Don Rankin will meet at Meigs Point Nature Center at 10 a.m.
And, as part of St. Andrew's Lenten Series, the highly acclaimed film "Journey of the Universe" will be shown on February 29th at 7 p.m. The film was written by evolutionary philosopher Brian Thomas Swimme and Yale University historian of religions Mary Evelyn Tucker. You can view a film trailer or get more information about the film and the accompanying book here.
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'Growing in Faith' Adult Ed Program
G.I.F.T. -- "Growing In Faith Together" -- is a new adult education program at St. Andrew's on Sundays, from 4:00 to 5:30pm. This is an ongoing time of discussion and fellowship in an informal, small group format. Discussions will center on faith-related topics and will include works by folks such as Andy Stanley, Philip Yancey, and others. Child care will be provided at a nominal fee.
All adults are welcome to join us on Sunday nights for a good time of talk and fellowship. If you have any questions, please call Father Steve at 203 245-2584, or Lisa and Dave Preikszas at 203 421-8431. RSVP, if possible.
Come to the Couples Retreat
Please join us for a couple's retreat on Saturday, January 28 (8:30am - 5pm). It will be at The Guest House in Chester. Couple communication and spirituality will be the focus. The presenters will be Father Steve and a marriage/family therapist. Hopefully the weather will cooperate this year and everyone will make it! Any questions, call Lisa Preikszas 203-421-8431.
Check out the VBS Video
Here's a link to a 45-minute video taken at this year's Vacation Bible School finale. Check out the fun and good times enjoyed by all the enthusiastic participants.
Enjoy the show! Special thanks to Florie Earle for her job coordinating the K-4 program and to Michael Greene for leading our drama team!