Update on Church Re-Opening
Latest on Re-opening the Church for In-person Service
June 28, 2020
It's been several months since we've all seen each other. We know how much the congregation is wishing to come back together and worship in the spirit of Christ once again. As most of you have seen that positive cases of COVID-19 are on the rise as the State is still in the first wave of the pandemic. With that in mind, the church leadership in conjunction with the worship committee have been meeting regularly and consulting the guidelines provided by the CDC and the Conference and will decide to re-open when it is appropriate and safe for everyone. In the meantime, continue to enjoy our virtual worship services here on the website or on our facebook page. Stay safe, love one another and be blessed until we can meet in person again.
Update on Coronavirus for the Church
Eventhough we cannot be together,we are together in each other's hearts.
Plans for opening the church for in-person worship were approved by the District Superintendent earlier this month. Unfortunately, with Sacramento County being placed back into the Purple Tier, which is the most restrictive, that plan is once again on hold. Our Church Campus remains closed. Please keep your faith strong and spirits up that we will be able to open safely in the future. Until then, stay safe and may the peace of the living Christ comfort you. Happy Holidays.
Interim General Secretary of GCORR Responds to Racist Attacks on Historic D.C. Black Churches
Click the link below to read the response from General Commission on Race and Religion, a body of The United Methodist Church, established in 1968 on recent events in the DC area.
COVID-19
Our Congregations Health and Safety is a Priority!
St. Andrew's family and friends. In response to the overwhelming circumstances of Covid-19, St. Andrew's UMC is suspending ALL church activities/worship services and support group meetings until further notice. Please visit this site and watch our facebook page for continued updates.
We will be posting and emailing the Sunday Worship Service bulletins and a written copy of the week's sermon for everyone to use at home for in-home worship/meditation/reflection.
Lord hear our prayers in this uncertain time.
2020 Scholarship
Application
The new 2020 St. Andrew's College Scholarship Form is now available. Deadline June 10, 2020. See form for more details.
Evening Service Has Returned
With the county moving into a less restrictive tier, cases in some areas decreasing and vaccinations occurring, St. Andrew's is on the path to re-open for in-person worship.
Last week, our 6:00 PM Evening Service resumed. Masks are required during worship at all times, social distancing is enforced and Hand Sanitizing stations are available.
Morning worship will also resume in the coming weeks. Stay tuned to this space for more information.
As always, all CDC guidelines will be observed when 10:30 AM worship resumes.
Photo by Tavi White on Unsplash
August 1st Sunday Worship Service Cancelled
As a precautionary measure, St. Andrews Sunday morning worship service on August 1st will be cancelled. The bulletin and sermon will be distributed via email and U. S. mail.
As of this moment, we expect to have Sunday worship on August 8th. It will be quite different as there will be no singing, no choir, no coffee hour and masks will be mandatory. You will be notified if it is decided to cancel this service too.
It is expected that Sunday worship will resume on August 15th.
Keep safe, stay healthy and let us keep one another in our prayers.
Our Events
Holidays 2021
First Sunday of Advent
November 28, 2021
Join us next Sunday, November 28,2021 as we start the new liturgical calendar and kickoff Advent.
United Methodist Women's Christmas Lunch
December 11, 2021 - 11:00 AM
The annual United Methodist Women's Christmas luncheon will in Moss Hall, Saturday, December 11th.
Space is limited: Setup your Reservation by December 5th. Call Judy Hyslop at 916-879-3671.
There will also be a collection of art supplies at Christmas gifts for the young LGBTQ community at Sacramento LGBTQ Community Center.
Christmas Eve Service
December 24, 2021, 7:00 PM
Celebrate the birth of Jesus with us at our family oriented Christmas Eve Service.
Food Closet Special Schedule
Our Food Closet will have special hours this week. Due to Thanksgiving, the closet will be open on Wednesday, 11 AM - 2 PM. See you there.
“Bravery does not equate always, however, with wisdom, and being wise as serpents and innocent as doves serves the believers well, as Jesus had advised in Matthew 10:16.”
Letter from the Pastor
David Park
2022 Scholarship Application
The Saint Andrew's United Methodist Church annual scholarship application is available. A $500 scholarship for members of St. Andrew's graduating in 2022. Please download the application from the button below. Applications must be completed in full and received in the church office with all required documentation and support by 5:00 PM Wednesday, June 15, 2022.
