Have you considered lending your creative talents to Saint Andrew’s Flower Guild?

The Reconciliation of a Penitent, or Confession, or Penance, is the sacramental rite in which those who repent may confess their sins to God in the presence of a priest and receive the comfort of pardon and the grace of absolution.

Confession is always available at Saint Andrew's by appointment to all who desire it. Contact Fr. Peter Helman to schedule a time to meet (rector@standrewsbham.org).

Saint Andy's Pantry will continue to offer school supplies for families with school-age children during Pantry Distribution Days on the first and third Saturdays as our supplies allow. We hope you'll contribute - We are taking donations through August 30, and we hope you’ll contribute.

We are organizing a series of classes this fall to explore the essentials of Christian faith and discipleship, an overview of the history and sacraments of the Episcopal Church, and the mission and ministry of Saint Andrew's.

Saint Andrew’s is pleased to share an article recently published in Episcopal News Service about parishioner Jack Drake's recently published memoir, Be Not Afraid: A Southern Journey Through Law, Liberty, and Civil Rights (University of Alabama Press, 2026). We encourage you to pick up a copy today! 

As ICE closes in, Ohio churches line up families to care for Haitian kids left behind.

Would you consider hosting Sunday Coffee Hour on the third Sunday of the month? If you’d like to try out being part of our Hospitality Guild, you can sign up to host one or more of the remaining four Third Sunday Coffee Hours before the end of the year. Thank you for considering!

In addition to the school supply drive currently underway with our food pantry, Saint Andrew’s is grateful for another opportunity to support our neighbors at Glen Iris Elementary School with their upcoming school supply drive.

On Sunday, August 30, during coffee hour, Saint Andrew's is hosting a screening of Life for Jeffery Lee, a documentary examining the case of Jeffery Lee, an Alabama man incarcerated on death row whose case raises serious questions about justice, mercy, and the value of redemption. 

All are most welcome, so please spread the word!

Mark your calendars for Friday, Feb. 5 – Sunday, Feb. 7, 2027, for a parish Lenten Retreat at Camp McDowell, the conference center of the Diocese of Alabama, as we prepare for Ash Wednesday on Feb.10.

Saturday, August 15, 8:30am - Distribution Day - Help Needed:

The Pantry is looking for volunteers to help with the Saturday, August 15 Distribution Day ( due to several volunteers attending the Jonathan Daniel’s Pilgrimage.) Volunteers will need to be at the church by 8:15am, and generally leave at 10:30am or after cleanup is finished.

If you have any questions or are interested in helping, please contact Bernard Hufft at 206-639-9652.

The August & September edition of “Word & Deed,” Saint Andrew’s new bi-monthly online journal, is out now! We post the journal to our website (www.standrewsbham.org) and on our parish Facebook page.

It includes articles about the history of Saint Andrew’s, financial updates, photos from the last couple months, and shares information about a host of upcoming events – opportunities for fellowship, worship, and formation.

Beginning Tuesday, Aug. 18, we will resume our regular midweek schedule of services of Morning Prayer (Mon. - Thurs., 8:00am) and the Holy Eucharist (Tues. & Thurs.,12:15pm).

Please join us for our final 2006 House Eucharist this Wednesday, August 19, hosted by Barbara Patterson!

Long Island bishop-elect reflects on faith journey as he prepares to become first Episcopal bishop of Arab descent.

Thursday, August 13, TBA - Stock the Pantry Day
Saturday, August 15, 8:30am - Distribution Day (Help Needed)

The Pantry is looking for volunteers to help on the Saturday, August 15 Distribution Day ( due to several volunteers attending the Jonathan Daniel’s Pilgrimage.) Volunteers will need to be at the church by 8:15am, and generally leave at 10:30am or after cleanup is finished.

If you have any questions or are interested in helping, please contact Bernard Hufft at 206-639-9652.

Our book study continues this Tuesday, August 11, after the noonday Healing Eucharist, as we discuss Garry Wills' book What Jesus Meant (2006). All welcome!

(1:15-2:30PM, TRINITY COMMONS, FOLLOWING THE TUESDAY HEALING EUCHARIST)

Please join us in supporting an exciting new ministry at Saint Andrew's to care for our animal companions.

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! for anyone interested in participating in Education for Ministry (EfM) 'Wide Angle', a one-year program of study and discernment for anyone wanting to deepen their faith and explore their baptismal calling.