St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, College Park

Welcome to St. Andrew's!

The mission of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church of College Park in the Diocese of Washington is to be a welcoming and supportive community of faith.

Which offers itself to the Lord Jesus Christ in corporate worship.

Which has a special care for all God's children in its neighborhood.

And which stimulates its members to be open to God's call to risk, to grow, and to use their gifts in service to others.

Announcements

Welcome the Rev. Dr. Carol Jablonski!

The Search Committee has concluded its work and the Vestry has called The Reverend Dr. Carol J. Jablonski to be the Rector of St. Andrew's, College Park. She will begin her ministry with us on Trinity Sunday, June 7, 2009. Please read the complete announcement for more information about our new Rector.

Bible Study

The Tuesday evening Bible study group will be reading the First Epistle of John starting Tuesday, April 21st. We meet in the Rectors' Lounge at 7:30 pm on alternate Tuesday evenings. Everyone is welcome. No previous Bible study experience is necessary. Contact Nancy Maestri at nemaestri@aol.com for more information.

Adult Forum (starting April 26)

The Resurrection in Art and Music
In early May, adult forum will focus on depicting the resurrection in art and music. On May 3, parishioner Leslie Reinhardt will lead a discussion of the resurrection in Baroque and Renaissance art; Leslie has a Ph.D. in art history from Princeton University. On May 10th organist Dr. Dale Krider will talk about music and the resurrection.

Letting a Little Do a Lot - Microlending
Microlending is the practice of making very small loans to people, usually people living in poverty who don't have access to traditional banking, that they can use as capital to start or expand a business. Microlending made the news in a big way in 2006, when a pioneer in the field won the Nobel Peace Prize. The Commission for Jubilee Ministry and the Stewardship Committee invite you to learn more about microlending and other forms of microfinance, how they help people in poverty become self-sufficient, and how you can participate

Coffee and Conversation
On May 24th Nancy Maestri will lead an informal session with "Coffee and Conversation." Come, have a cup of coffee and a bagel and help us evaluate our 2008 - 2009 program year. Give input about what you would like to see in the coming year, either during Sunday morning adult forum or in our various evening programs.

St. Andrew's Sunday morning nursery needs child care workers!

We are looking for one or two reliable, responsible adults to care for infants and toddlers on Sunday mornings from 9:00 am - Noon. The position is available starting May 24.
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Expressing Thanksgiving in 2009

We best express thanksgiving for God's gifts to us when we ourselves give gifts as well. Consider pledging a gift of yourself to St. Andrews for 2009. You can print a pledge card or an online form. You can also read messages from the vestry and the Priest-in-Charge. Read more...