A Stewardship Message from a Parishioner:
I did not choose Saint Andrews by choice, I actually grew up as a neighbor to Saint Andrew at Peace Lutheran! We shared a parking lot for all my youth and I was always curious as to what “that church” was like in reference to Saint Andrews as a kid. When My wife (Kate) and I moved back to Greencastle, she suggested that we go to Saint Andrews. My first experience was how I should hope all churches greet new faces. With open arms and genuine interest! And I got just that. BUT, it is not that that has made me stay. For the past few years I have learned that the reason I enjoy Saint Andrews is that this church leads, follows, and teaches to lead a life of Christianity through love. And I truly believe that is the foundation for this church.
Tim Jedele
A STEWARDSHIP MESSAGE FROM A PARISHIONER:
Our family started attending St. Andrew’s in the fall of 2022. Before that we had never attended church as a family; in fact, my whole previous churchgoing experience consisted of a short stint of small town Methodism forced on me as a teenager. Suffice to say, I’d had little direct contact with Christianity, and they were not especially fond memories.
There were many reasons we decided to start attending, none of them distinctly Episcopalian or even Christian. But the reasons we kept coming back were definitely particular to St. Andrews. They were (1) Reverend Jen, and (2) this congregation. We had heard via the youth grapevine the new priest at St. Andrews was “really cool” and through the adult grapevine that Reverend Jen had been a professor of Eastern Religions before coming to Greencastle. This was important to me. It meant I could expect her to be open to the questions I needed to ask as an “outsider” and that she’d be able to help me understand both the continuity of and the differences between Episcopal teachings and traditions and those of the wider world. As for the congregation, from the moment we arrived the community at St. Andrews offered exactly what was needed – an open, warm welcome that dispelled any concerns I had about whether I belonged here.
In the two years since, that sense of belonging has deepened, for those same two reasons. Among the highlights: Reverend Jen’s Episcopal 101 class helped me understand the breadth of ideas and questions that have always been part of this tradition. Participating with her in the 2024 Indy Pride parade gave me a chance to witness her inclusive loving values in action, as well as those of the Diocese as a whole. And the pilgrimage to northern England – through singing, walking, and learning – forged new friendships that continue to grow and to deepen our commitment to this community.
Though I’m still not at home with the language of worship, though I’m still learning and still giving back far less than I receive, I am coming to feel at home in this church. Thanks to all of you.
Jen Everett
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Rector’s Office Drop-In Time
Rev. Jen has set her office drop-in day as Wednesday of each week from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. for anyone who would like to stop in and visit. You are always invited to make an appointment for a time convenient for you. Mondays are her Sabbath day. NOTE: No drop-in hours November 13.
The Twenty-sixth Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 28B
In-Person Sunday Morning Worship Service, November 17, led by the Rev. Dr. Jennifer Oldstone-Moore, 10:15 a.m.
You can stream the service via St. Andrew’s Facebook Page. Click on this link to view the Live Stream. We will start the Live Stream 5 minutes prior to the start of the service.
Click here for the service booklet for November 17.
The Latest Updates
2025 PLEDGE DRIVE – WALK IN LOVE
Parishioner Pledge Drive packets for the upcoming year have been distributed. Let us know if you did not receive yours. Please prayerfully consider and return by Sunday, December 1. Thanks in advance for your time, talent, and treasure!
SACRED POETRY GROUP
Our Sacred Poetry began meeting again Wednesday, November 6 at 2:00 p.m. in Hamilton Hall. We are currently talking about the sacred poetry of John Donne. All are welcome!
TUESDAY BIBLE STUDY
The Book and Bible Group has begun again, meeting at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesdays with Evening Prayer celebrated at 4:00 p.m. We are beginning Abraham Joshua Heschel, “The Sabbath”, Prologue and Chapters 1, 2, 3. Our next meeting is Tuesday, November 19. NOTE: No Book and Bible Group November 12.
BAPTISM, CONFIRMATION, AND EXPLORATION OF CHRISTIAN FAITH
Our Confirmation classes are on November 24, December 8, December 22, and January 5. Please let Jen+ or Renee know if you are interested!
SAVE THE DATE-ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY
The St. Andrew’s Christmas Party will be on Sunday evening, December 8, at the home of Thom & Gwen Morris. More details to follow. All are invited!
VESTRY MEETING MINUTES
If any of you are interested in what your Vestry is doing, there are two copies of each month’s minutes on the top of the piano in Hamilton Hall. Feel free to read and return!
THIS WEEK’S SHOPPING LIST FOR NON-FOOD PANTRY
Please add baby wipes, disinfectant wipes, and Adult Depends (any size) to your shopping list for the NFP for the month of November. Meals and conversation in Hamilton Hall are going well. Patrons are now able to pick out items they most need. Your contributions help our budget go farther in helping meet the needs of those in Putnam County. The next Non-Food Pantry will be Saturday, November 23 from noon – 2:00 p.m. NOTE: No need to donate more women’s personal hygiene items such as pads and tampons at this time as we are fully stocked on those items.
FREE DAILY DEVOTIONAL
We have some large print Day by Day daily devotionals in the sanctuary that you are free to take home for your personal devotions–and if we know that people would like copies, we can order the right amount. Many of you may also appreciate the on-line version of Day to Day. Click here.
ON-GOING COVID PROTOCOL
We continue to respond to both our county’s current CDC designation and to the current variant. Masking is optional. Decisions on COVID policy have moved from the Reconvening Committee to Rev. Jen and the Wardens.
Prayers and Reflections for This Week
We have heard that the daily reflections and scripture readings provided during Lent were appreciated. The meditations are written by persons from Gobin UMC and Beech Grove UMC. They will be in the newsletter each week. Whether you enjoy these every day or as the Spirit moves you, may this resource continue to bring you spiritual food for the journey. Blessings!
Click here to view the readings and accompanying links.
Non-Food Pantry Latest
Saturday, November 23
• Noon to 2:00 p.m.
There will be a distribution in Hamilton Hall and light lunches will be served inside. We are grateful for all those who have worked so hard to obtain supplies for the Non-Food Pantry. Items are having to be purchased from a variety of sources making it much more expensive. Donations to help offset this extra cost will be gratefully accepted! NOTE: No need to donate women’s personal hygiene items such as pads and tampons at this time as we are fully stocked on those items.
Top 3 Needed Items
Your prayers are asked for:
Haile Bane, grandson of Joanne Haymaker
Toppy Beach, sister of Skip Sutton
Beth Benedix, friend to many at St. Andrew’s
Kim Frank, sister of Pamalee Smith
Katie Gleichman, relative of Jim & Cathryn Ensley
Carole Greenawald
Janet Jenks, friend to many at St. Andrew’s
Tom Kaiser, friend of Jen+ & Chris
The family of Lisa Breese Kincaid, daughter of Bob & Mimi Breese
Mary Mountz
Tom Mullen, father of Patti Harmless
Lucas Murray, grandson of Dave & Sue Murray
Marilyn & Leo Nelson, sister & brother-in-law of Joanne Haymaker
The family and friends of Kevin Sanders, friend of Mannon family
Elizabeth & Natalie Sheffler, daughter & granddaughter of Page & Narda Cotton
Skip Sutton
Karen Swalley, friend of Thom & Gwen Morris
Dwight Ziegler, uncle of Stephanie Gurnon
Diocesan Cycle of Prayer: St. James Church, Vincennes: Ms. Mary Theobald, Sr. Warden.
Our companion dioceses: The Anglican Episcopal Church of Brazil: The Most Rev. Mauricio Jose Araujo De Andrade, Primate of Brazil and Bishop of Brasilia. The people and Diocese of Haiti and Saint Andre’s in Mithon.
Anglican Cycle of Prayer: The Anglican Church of Southern Africa.
The Episcopal Church: Past Presiding Bishop Michael Curry and Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe.
Birthdays: None.
Anniversaries: None.
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