Jun 22nd, 2009 by PK |
Saint Andrew Members prepare to receive the Governor's Award
St. Andrew was the recipient of the Governor’s Volunteer Award. We were nominated by Patti Fields of the United Way of Johnson County for hosting and coordinating hundreds of volunteers who have come to Johnson County to assist home and small business owners affected by the floods of 2008.
According to the Iowa Commission on Volunteer Service, “Each year regional Governor’s Volunteer Award presentation ceremonies are held across Iowa to recognize and thank hundreds of volunteers for the commitment, service, and time they donate to benefit others. continue reading » »
Jun 18th, 2009 by PK |
One hundred and twenty-one campers have joined our fantastic volunteers for a great week at Camp E.D.G.E. View Wednesday’s slideshow below to catch a glimpse of the fun, learning, and fellowship. If you want to view slideshows from Monday and Tuesday, go to our Children and Youth page at the “Ministries” link above! You may also click directly on the slideshow to take you to a larger version which allows you to order prints of your favorite photos.
Wednesday’s Photo Slideshow
May 25th, 2009 by Administrator |
Camp Noah is a free day camp aimed at children who were affected by the 2008 flood, but is open to all children in kindergarten-6th grade during the 2008-2009 school year. The camp helps children process the flood or other stressors in their lives, and teaches coping skills and how to be resilient in the face of adversity.
The camp, a program of Lutheran Social Services, will be held at Saint Andrew Presbyterian Church, 1300 Melrose Avenue, Iowa City, from July 20-24. Camp leaders will be a specially trained team of volunteers, including a local mental health professional. Camp Noah combines disaster recovery support for children with fun-filled recreation to form a unique and healing experience.
The day camp is from 9 am to 3 pm, with free childcare offered from 7:30 to 9 am and 3 to 5:30 pm. Lunch and snacks will be provided. continue reading » »
May 19th, 2009 by Matthew |
Sunday, May 17 8:30 + 11:00 worship
Lord, Make Me an Instrument of Your Peace
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May 18th, 2009 by Administrator |
To begin, according to the Presbytery of East Iowa, of which St. Andrew is a member, the typical pastor search process takes from between a year and a year and a half.
Since its inception in February, the PNC has been receiving comments from the congregation (via the St. Andrew website blog, notes, and conversations) and meeting regularly with its presbytery’s Committee on Ministry (COM) representative to create a seven page St. Andrew self-analysis, called a Church Information Form (CIF), which will ultimately be made available to candidates both on and off-line. At its next meeting this month, Session will rule on the most recent draft of this information. continue reading » »
May 13th, 2009 by Matthew |
A conceptual design that addresses conclusions from the February 22 Master Planning Workshop was presented to those in attendance on Sunday, May 3 between worship services by Neumann Monson and the ETT. Proposed rough sketches are available for viewing in the Narthex and your feedback is encouraged. You may read more about our capital campaign progress at
Our Place to Grow.
Click here to view the document handed out that day. If you would like to see the slides that were presented at the meeting by Neumann Monson just click this link:
Camp Cardinal Concept Presentation, May 3, 2009
The Expansion Timeline Team (ETT) would like your feedback on the proposed ideas. You may submit your comments in the box provided in the Narthex, by emailing the ETT, or by participating in the Master Plan Musings blog (below).
May 12th, 2009 by Administrator |
What is this?
* A virtual open space for all to share thoughts and dreams for the 40 acres
Saint Andrew Presbyterian Church recently purchased.
* An open way to kindle imaginations of mission and ministry prior to the all-
church Master Planning Workshop for this site on Sun.Feb.22nd from 2-5 p.m.
What are the ground rules of this blog?
1. On this Master Plan Musings blog, no judgments should be made of ideas. All ideas are welcome. There are no wrong answers. Narrowing of ideas enters the process later, but not here.
2. You are invited and encouraged to be creative in contributions. This blog is open to new, original and unusual thoughts. Every point of view and contribution is valuable. New, atypical ways of thinking may lead to improved and more effective ministry.
3. You are invited and encouraged to share a high quantity of ideas.
4. You are invited and encouraged to “hitch hike” on other ideas listed, adding new thoughts to them, building on them, synthesizing them.
How do I particpate?
That part is easy. Just click on the red title head above (”Master Plan Musings”) and you will get a page that has comments and a reply box. Then go ahead and write your ideas in the reply box below the comments. You will need to include your email address, but it will not be published. Your reply will not appear right away as all comments posted to our website are screened ahead of time (this is true throughout our website because of number of spam messages that target comments).
