Join Us for Worship

Sunday at 10 a.m.

Each Sunday we worship in person and online. We are always glad when you worship with us. Nursery care is available during worship, and we offer activity bags to keep little hearts and hands engaged. After worship, join us for Coffee & Conversation in the Parish Hall.

Learn about Our New Memorial Garden Landscaping

Come to a Meeting September 1 after Worship, in the Cloister.

This Sunday we will meet after worship to discuss new landscaping improvements for our Memorial Garden. This has been in process for a long time, and we look forward to being able to share the plans with you. Sandy Shelton, our Memorial Garden Committee chair, will lead the meeting in the Cloister. 

Our Youth Aren’t Hitting the Road for Next Summer’s Mission—We’re Hitting the Skies Instead!

Join Our Costa Rica Interest Meeting, September 4, at 7:30 p.m..

We will meet via Zoom!

We’ve loved our many years of missions in the North Carolina mountains, but this year we’re switching it up a bit by heading South instead of West. For summer 2025, we’ll be serving our neighbors in the Episcopal Church of Costa Rica. International mission and service trips are an incredible experience and opportunity, and we can’t wait to share the details with our current and recently-graduated youth and their families.

We can’t wait to talk through the who, what, when, where, and—most importantly—the why of this summer mission trip. 

Join us on Zoom September 4, using the link below, and password CostaRica (no space).

Hearing the Gospel Fall 2024

Starting September 4

Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.

Our Fall series of Hearing the Gospel Bible Study begins Wednesday at 10:30 am, in the Parish Hall. It lasts about an hour, closing with the service of Noonday Prayer. We read the Gospel for the coming Sunday and discuss what it meant in Jesus' time and how it relates to us today. No preparation is required, and all members of the Parish and visitors are welcome. This Fall, most of our readings will be from the Gospel of Mark If you have questions, please email Jill Lowe, our coordinator. 

Fall Foyers are Coming! Sign Up Today to Join Our Next Groups

Click here to Sign Up!

Or look for the sign-up sheet in the Parish Hall.

The Summer session of our Foyer Dinner Groups was grand fun, and we are now starting signups for our next round of groupings! Please join us by signing up online at the link above or on the signup sheet in the Parish Hall.

What are Foyer Dinners, you ask? They are a wonderful way to get to know fellow parishioners over monthly meals. Each group includes 6–8 members who enjoy informal monthly gatherings. Most groups meet where the host provides the main course and guests bring sides, appetizers, and desserts. Others choose to meet for burgers or pizza. The goal is to share a meal and have time to get to know each other outside of our parish life.

If you would like to learn more, look for Ralph and Laura Bricker (who are organizing the groups) after worship on Sundays. Or contact them at 843-263-3288 or by email.

Let’s Gather Together for Our Fall Kickoff and Parish Picnic

Sunday, September 8!

Mark your calendar for our Fall Kickoff Event on September 8. This is a joyous time to gather as a parish after summer vacation, meet new friends, and prepare for a fall season of fellowship, formation, and worship.

We will host an all-parish potluck picnic after worship with activities for kids, church tours, and a table for adding or updating your church directory listing and photo!

Hamburgers, hotdogs, and beverages will be provided, as well as a delicious cake made by parishioner Wendy Dodson, of Dessert du Jour. Please bring a dish to share, according to the first letter of your last name:

A–D: Dips & Chips | E–J: Desserts | K–Z: Sides & Salads

We look forward to sharing in a warm St. Andrew’s welcome as we begin a new program year.

Children’s Ministry Returns with Popsicles on the Playground

September 8 during 10 a.m. Worship

All pre-K through 5th grade children are invited to Children’s Ministry during 10 a.m. worship, starting September 8! Join us for a joyful procession out of church to tour the Godly Play and Kids of the Kingdom rooms, take a peek at what we’ll be learning about in Children’s Ministry this year, and then kick back on the playground with popsicles and pals. We will return to church during the announcements. Be sure to stay after church for our parish picnic with even more fun with friends.

Middle & High Schoolers, Have You Signed Up? EYC is Breaking Out, September 8

September 8, 5-6:30 p.m.

Breakout Games, 700 Carnegie Pl.

We’re kicking off what’s shaping up to be an amazing EYC year with an outing to Breakout Games (700 Carnegie Pl.), September 8, 5-6:30 p.m. All rising 6th–12th graders are invited to meet for an exciting evening of team building and connecting with new and old friends.

Signup is required in advance (click on the green "Sign Up" button). Contact Martha Chaires with questions. 

Share a Dish with Abundant Life Community Dinner

Dropoff September 8 & 10

Each month, St. Andrew’s partners with other Episcopal churches to cook for Abundant Life’s community dinners at the Church of the Holy Spirit. Our next turn is September 10, and we are now seeking cooks. To help, please fill a 9 x 13 disposable pan with a favorite dish, put it in the church kitchen freezer on the morning of September 8, or drop off at Barbara Cooke’s house on September 10 by 3:15 p.m. Thank you for helping us fulfill our mission of “feeding the hungry, welcoming the stranger, and being transformed by God.” Please sign up at https://bit.ly/AbundantLifeStA. Contact Barbara Cooke with questions at 336-521-0040 or by email.

Episcopal Church Women (ECW) Meetings Resume

Monday, September 9—2 p.m.

Wednesday, September 11—10:30 a.m.

• The St. Agatha & St. Mary Chapter ECW will meet at its new time beginning September 9 at 2 p.m. Join us in the Parish Hall for our program, led by Rev. Ginny. 

• The St. Ann’s Chapter ECW will meet September 11 at 10:30 a.m. in the Library. Eleanor Baker will lead the program. We will continue to support the Interactive Resource Center (IRC), but please hold off your contributions until later. We hope you can join us for our first meeting of the 2024–2025 year.

Daughters of the King (DOK) Classes Start September 11 

We are excited to announce that our Daughters of the King Chapter classes will begin September 11. If you plan to join this class, please add your name to the signup sheet on the bulletin board in the Parish Hall to make sure our roster is complete. If you would like to learn more about the Daughters of the King, please contact the Rev. Pamela Haynes. 

Sign Up for a Breakfast & Interest Meeting for the Brotherhood of Saint Andrew

Saturday, September 14, 9 a.m.

The Brotherhood of St. Andrew (BOSA)(the oldest lay ministry in the Episcopal Church) originated in Chicago in 1883 to help those living on the street. Its mission is focused on prayer, study, and service to create an environment for others to know and engage with Jesus Christ. St. Andrew’s will host an interest meeting for all men of the parish on September 14 at 9 a.m. (Note time correction.) We will begin with breakfast catered by the Brotherhood, followed by discussion led by Tom Martin (BOSA National 1st Vice President for Growth, Renewal, & Development), to provide information on BOSA as a potential parish ministry.

Sign up on the bulletin board in the Parish Hall. Contact David Stokes with questions.

Youth Confirmation Classes Begin September 15

September 15 after Worship, in Herman Hall (Downstairs)

Our confirmation classes will start on September 15. Join us for our first meeting in Herman Hall. To learn more about confirmation, please email Martha Chaires. We hope to see you there!

Hey, Parents of Children & Youth, Let’s Kick Off Fall with a Meal Together!

September 15, 5:00-6:30 p.m.

Let’s start the fall off right by spending time with other St. Andrew’s parents and enjoying a meal together. Parishioners Craig & Anna Taylor will host a parents-only kickoff at their home (117 S. Tremont St.) on Sunday, September 15, 5:00-6:30 p.m. Craig will serve up delicious smoked pork shoulder, and you can sign up to bring a side, drink, or dessert at the link below—or just bring yourself! Either way, come ready to connect with new friends, hang with old friends, learn about what we’re offering for children, parents, and families this year—and about how you can get involved.

Would You Like to Be Confirmed in the Episcopal Church? 

Please Let Us Know by September 15—Our Bishop’s Visitation is November 10

Confirmation is the sacramental rite through which persons confirm their baptismal vows and deepen their commitment to the Episcopal Church. Those wishing to join the Episcopal Church may do so through confirmation or, if confirmed already, through reception or a reaffirmation of their confirmation commitment. Persons already confirmed in other churches adhering to the apostolic succession (such as Roman Catholic and Lutheran) are not confirmed again but received into our communion. Those who are baptized and confirmed who wish to recommit themselves to a life of faith may reaffirm their baptismal vows.

Bishop Jennifer Brooke-Davidson will be with us on November 10, 2024. If you are interested in confirmation, reception, or reaffirmation, please contact the Rev. Ginny Bain Inman.

Start Reading for Our Book Study on A Voice in the Wilderness

First Meeting—September 15

In 2022, The Next Big Idea Club listed A Voice in the Wilderness: A Pioneering Biologist Explains How Evolution Can Help Us Solve Our Biggest Problems (Basic Books) by Joseph L. Graves, Jr., as one of its 26 best science books of the year. In May 2023, Christianity Today published a scathing review of the book written by the anti-science Discovery Institute. And a month later, the scholarly journal Black Theology hailed it for its “prophetic voice.”

A Voice in the Wilderness is an exploration of the scientific career of Dr. Joseph L. Graves, Jr., who is a St. Andrew’s parishioner. This fall, we will offer a three-week formation study to discuss the main themes of the book:

• racism within science and how Joe Graves became the first African American evolutionary biologist;
• how to have a productive dialog between faith and science; and
• what evolutionary science can tell us about how to solve some of our biggest social problems.

We hope you will put this on your calendar for Sundays, September 15, 22, and 29, right after worship, and start reading now. The book is available for order through local book sellers and online. Our study will focus on Chapters 1, 9, 10, and 14.

Just in Time for Labor Day, St. Andrew’s is Hiring for a Part-Time Facilities Manager

Do you love to answer “Yes, I can!” to every “Can you fix it?” ... Have you always dreamed of more house to take care of? ... Do you binge watch re-runs of “This Old Church?” ... Are you unflustered by minor flushing adjustments?

If you answer yes to one or more of these questions, St. Andrew’s would love to hear from you—by email, please! Send your resume and two references to Susan Frye, Parish Administrator, to apply for our new part-time facilities manager position.

The Part-Time Facilities Manager at St. Andrew’s will maintain and oversee the property, ensuring the church campus is clean, safe, and functional. This includes collaborating with clergy, staff, vestry, congregational leaders, and outside contractors. This is a part-time managerial and task-oriented role reporting to the Parish Administrator, with varying hours week to week, based on need.

Please see the job description at the link below, and share freely with potential candidates.

EfM is Seeking New Participants– Classes Begin in September

"What is my own ministry in God’s creation?”

Join us to explore this question and to learn together.

Education for Ministry or “EfM” might also be called Exploration for Ministry.In this small-group seminar program where everyone participates and contributes, you’ll explore the Bible, the history of Christianity and Christian theology, what YOU believe, and what it means to be a person of faith in today’s world. Through study, prayer, and a process called Theological Reflection, you’ll enjoy guided conversations on diverse topics that you rarely if ever have with others. The critical question we seek to answer is “What is my own ministry in God’s creation?” 

A new EfM class will begin this fall, marking the 17th year that St. Andrew’s has sponsored a group. While EfM is a four-year program, participants commit to only one year at a time, which runs September through May. In addition to learning and discovery, EfM offers a source of fellowship among its participants. We hope you will consider joining the class this fall.

If you would like to enroll or ask questions, please contact Brenda Swearingin (at 336-423-6876 or by email) or Marcia Moore (at 336-202-6516 or by email). 

Join Bishop Curry for Vote Faithfully: Episcopalians Engaging the U.S. Election

September 18, 1 p.m.

Click here to Register for this Online Event.

Join Presiding Bishop Michael Curry with guests from across the church exploring the meaning behind voting from a theological perspective that centers this civic action as one expression of caring for one another and God’s creation. Our panelists will offer framing for healthy, faith-based civic engagement from the theoretical to the tangible, including addressing why it is important for Episcopal churches to leverage our resources to help our broader communities vote. In an election full of increasing pressures—disinformation, the risk of political violence, disenfranchisement, environmental concerns, and more—come learn how to navigate challenges while remaining focused in our preparations to cast our votes in this fall’s election. Our panelists will provide an engaging discussion and direct attendees to resources that can help you encourage your parishioners and community to vote faithfully. 

Help Welcome Our Afghan Allies

Click here to learn more about how you can help.

Since the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan in August 2021, more than 97,000 Afghans, including those who worked alongside the U.S. military, diplomats, and aid workers in Afghanistan, have arrived in the United States seeking safety. Episcopal Migration Ministries (EMM) and other refugee resettlement agencies have worked to resettle Afghans who were able to leave Afghanistan. Many of these Afghans face an uncertain future without legal permanent status. As Christians, we have the opportunity to help the vulnerable and to extend welcome to those who seek refuge.

We have a particular obligation to help Afghans who worked alongside the U.S. government, as well as those who were most at risk when the Taliban returned to power. We are renewing our call for Congress to support the passage of the “Afghan Adjustment Act” (S.Amdt.2682 to S.4638) as an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 or as a standalone bill to create a dedicated path to permanent status for Afghans in the United States. Please join us and write your members today!

EYC Is Looking for a Few Good Leaders—Could You Be One?

Our EYC, the place to be on Sunday evenings for St. Andrew’s 6th–12th graders, is growing by leaps and bounds. So, this year we’re transitioning from meeting twice a month to meeting weekly. This means we need the support of our parish family to keep this ministry growing. If you have a heart for tweens and teens and a spirit for a whole lot of fun, fellowship, and spiritual development, this might be the place for you. The time commitment is only a few hours per month, and we promise that the payoff is worth every second. Spending time with this incredible group of youth and young adults is always rewarding and so much fun! Please contact Martha Chaires to learn more or sign up.

Take a Bag & Bring a Bag

We have received a new order of burgundy bags! Look for them this Sunday.

Thank you for remembering our burgundy Bag Ministry. Each Sunday you may leave bags in the church narthex or Chapel hallway and take a bag to fill in the coming week. Food is collected and distributed weekly to One Step Further food pantry by our Missions and Outreach Committee.

Especially needed are rice, pasta, beans (dried and canned), and canned vegetables, meats, and fish. Thank you for feeding the hungry in our community.  

Your Gifts Sustain Us

Thank you for your generous gifts to St. Andrew's. If you have questions about your giving, please email Ray Marsh, Bookkeeper or leave a message at 336-275-1651, ext. 3. Ray is in the office on Tuesday and Thursday mornings.

To make a new gift or pledge payment:

• Donate at abundant.co/standrewsepiscopalch/give.
• Use the “Abundant Giving” app, choosing "St Andrew’s Episcopal Church" in Greensboro.
• Mail a check to St. Andrew's Episcopal Church Bookkeeper, 2105 W. Market St., Greensboro, NC 27403.

Saturdays, 8a.m. - 12 p.m.

In the Kensington Parking Lot

The Corner Farmers Market delivers the goods each Saturday. Stay up to date on weekly offerings at their website (sign up for their newsletter!), and Facebook page.

Sunday, September 1

Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Summer Choir Rehearsal, 9 a.m. (Sanctuary)

Worship at 10 a.m. (Sanctuary)

Coffee & Conversation, 11:15 a.m. (Parish Hall)

Memorial Garden Update on New Landscaping, 11:15 a.m. (Cloister)

Monday, September 2

Labor Day Holiday

Tuesday, September 3

Staff Meeting, 10:30 a.m. (Cloister)

Chapel Open for Prayer, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Wednesday, September 4

Hearing the Gospel, 10:30 a.m. (Parish Hall)

Costa Rica Interest Meeting, 7:30 p.m. (Zoom)

Choir Rehearsal, 7 p.m. (Sanctuary)

Saturday, September 7

The Corner Farmers Market, 8 a.m.–12 p.m.

(Kensington Lot)

Sunday, September 8

Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost

St. Andrew's Fall Kickoff Sunday

Worship at 10 a.m. (Sanctuary)

& Children's Ministry with Popsicles on the Playground

All-Parish Picnic Potluck, 11:15 a.m. (Parish Hall)

Abundant Life Meal Dropoff (Kitchen)

EYC First Gathering, 5 p.m. (Breakout Games, 700 Carnegie Pl.)