The Net

The Net is St. Andrew’s weekly email newsletter. These blog postings feature the weekly parish letter. You can signup to receive the entire weekly email by using the form below.

The Rev. Andrew Van Kirk 6/25/26 The Rev. Andrew Van Kirk 6/25/26

A Food Drive & A Sword

In our gospel reading for this coming Sunday, Jesus says to his apostles, “I have not come to bring peace, but a sword.”

The Rev. Logan Hurst 6/18/26 The Rev. Logan Hurst 6/18/26

The Gospel Offers a Better Game

There is a game many of us play, though we rarely admit it. We look around at other people and assume they have things figured out.

The Rev. Logan Hurst 6/11/26 The Rev. Logan Hurst 6/11/26

Wherever You Go This Summer, God Is Already There

As summer settles in, many of us find ourselves moving at a different pace. School schedules give way to vacations, family visits, road trips, camps, and long-awaited opportunities for rest.

The Rev. Andrew Van Kirk 6/4/26 The Rev. Andrew Van Kirk 6/4/26

Hello from VBS!

I don’t know how your week is going, but I’ve been starting every day by donning a neon snowsuit emblazoned with the visage of a wolf and dancing (poorly).

Lisa Ostrowski 5/28/26 Lisa Ostrowski 5/28/26

Ways to Serve this Summer

As we embrace the joys of summer, we hope this season brings you moments of relaxation and connection with family and friends.

The Rev. Andrew Van Kirk 5/21/26 The Rev. Andrew Van Kirk 5/21/26

Pentecost is Sunday — plans have changed

This afternoon we made the unpleasant decision to cancel our 2026 Memorial Day Weekend outdoor service and picnic.

The Rev. Logan Hurst 5/14/26 The Rev. Logan Hurst 5/14/26

Young People are not Simply the Future of the Church

This Sunday will be a joyful day in the life of St. Andrew’s as we celebrate Youth Sunday and honor our graduates during the 9 am service.

The Rev. Andrew Van Kirk 5/7/26 The Rev. Andrew Van Kirk 5/7/26

The Whole of Mother's Day

When our kids were babies, Stephanie and I turned the observed differences of response to their parents into a little saying: “Dads are not so bad, but moms make us glad.”

The Rev. Logan Hurst 4/30/26 The Rev. Logan Hurst 4/30/26

Easter Hope for Anxious Hearts

“Do not let your hearts be troubled.” (John 14:1) I have found myself meditating on these words a lot lately.