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Events at St. Andrew
A Brief Theology of the American Flag
Why is the American flag red, white, and blue? The answer turns out to be theological — but not in the way you might expect. Read more…
Happy Fourth!
Tree Walk in St. Andrew Woods & Wetlands
Join Don Nearhood as he leads an exploration of the eight acres of riparian forest and wetland behind St. Andrew on Saturday, July 11, from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm.
The walk will follow Johnson Creek, then wander off the beaten path to explore the wetlands and woods. There are some small logs to step over or duck under, and a small creek to scamper across. The journey will end by returning to enjoy the established wood-chipped trail to the Sanctuary of the Firs and view the beaver dams on the east side of the property. Come and see what a dedicated group of volunteers can do to restore nature and create a peaceful refuge for both humans and wildlife.
This walk is sponsored by Treekeepers of Washington County, so you must register by going to treekeeperswc.org/events and clicking the “Sign up” link for the event.
Why Is It So Difficult to Find a Primary Care Provider in Oregon?
Please join MACG for a Civic Academy where you will learn about some of the challenges of addressing this issue and explore what ways are possible to move forward.
This Civic Academy will be held on Sunday, July 19, 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm, at Havurah Shalom (825 NW 18th Ave) in Northwest Portland. Read more…
Young Adult Wildwood Hike
You are invited to join with other young adults from Cedar Hills United Church of Christ, Christ United Methodist Church Cedar Mill, and Spirit of Grace for a hike along the Wildwood trail in Forest Park!
Hikers will meet at Cedar Hills UCC (11695 SW Park Way) on Sunday, July 26 at 5:30 pm, and carpool from there to the trailhead. Food will be offered following the hike. If you’re interested in joining, please RSVP with Pr. Sam Holland at 336-485-5618, indicating whether you’d like to drive one of the carpools or just ride along.
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Worship
We worship in our beautiful Sanctuary, Chapel, and Sanctuary of the Firs. Worship is vital to our community; we worship together on Sunday mornings at 9:30, in person, on YouTube Livestream, and on Zoom. Click on the “Get Connected” button to receive the links for online worship.
Adult Education
“If adult education does not become a priority for a congregation, at some point that congregation will cease to exist because its members will simply not know or understand the purpose of the congregation and their role in fulfilling that purpose.” —Neal Boese, Blueprint for Change, page 83.
Children & Youth
Children are not the “future” of the church; they ARE the church. Our Director of Next Generational Ministry, Kyler Vogt, is continuing to connect children, youth, and adult mentors during this time when connection is more important than ever.
Doubt and Darkness
Fear is rampant today. It drives our society into a frenzy of traps we hope will bring us longed-for security and iron-clad safety. For many, our facile attempts to find answers or solutions in religion no longer work. There seems to be no permanently safe place to settle. But might it be that in the midst of our angst, in the places where we all hang on for dear life, new birth can take place?
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Recent Sunday Sermon
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Recent Sunday Worship
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