St. Andrew's Lutheran Church

06/02/2026

Sunday's gospel text reminded us that after the resurrection, when the disciples met Jesus on the mountain, "They worshipped him, but they doubted." And, Jesus did not counter their doubts but rather sent them to baptize and make disciples. Doubts are not antithetical to faith. We are sent, exactly as we are, equipped by the Love of God, the Grace of Jesus, and the Communion of the Holy Spirit. Listen to Pastor Sonja's message below.

Matthew 28:16-20

06/01/2026

Part of being a Reconciling in Christ congregation is commitment to anti-racism. When we tell the stories of history we acknowledge the harm caused and commit to the ongoing work of rooting out racism in all its forms.

"Today, June 1, marks the day the guns went quiet in Tulsa's Greenwood District...but only after 18 hours of terror had reduced Black Wall Street to ash. Up to 300 people killed. Over 1,200 homes and businesses burned. 10,000 people left homeless and robbed of everything they had built.

The fires stopped on June 1, 1921. The racism that lit them did not.
No one was ever convicted. The massacre went unspoken in history books for decades — not by accident, but by design. What was erased was not just a neighborhood, but evidence of what Black excellence, safety, and self-determination could look like — and what white supremacy will do to destroy it.

We remember Greenwood not just as a tragedy, but as a testament. Remembrance is resistance. "

Today, June 1, marks the day the guns went quiet in Tulsa's Greenwood District...but only after 18 hours of terror had reduced Black Wall Street to ash. Up to 300 people killed. Over 1,200 homes and businesses burned. 10,000 people left homeless and robbed of everything they had built.

The fires stopped on June 1, 1921. The racism that lit them did not.

No one was ever convicted. The massacre went unspoken in history books for decades — not by accident, but by design. What was erased was not just a neighborhood, but evidence of what Black excellence, safety, and self-determination could look like — and what white supremacy will do to destroy it.

We remember Greenwood not just as a tragedy, but as a testament. Remembrance is resistance.

05/31/2026

Worship with us this Sunday at 10:30 am, either in-person or via Livestream.

You can access the Weekly E-Bulletin here:https://standrewsames.org/wp-content/uploads/05.31.26-bulletin.pdf

You can find the Livestream link at https://youtu.be/ROla_o7Y8Jo

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05/30/2026

In this blog, published originally in Gather magazine by Elaine Julian Ramshaw, she reflects on the words in Scripture and Julian of Norwich that remind us about God’s mothering love.

by Elaine Julian Ramshaw As truly as God is our Father, so truly is God our Mother. We were createdRead More

05/29/2026

This Sunday, Pastor Sonja will hold an informational session for those interested in learning more about St. Andrew's after worship. This is a chance to get to know one another and learn about opportunities to get involved and get to know others at St. Andrew’s, current ministries, hopes and dreams for the future, and answer any questions you have about what it means to be a "Lutheran" church. Read all about it and more opportunities in the Friday Flashhttps://standrewsames.org/wp-content/uploads/05.29.26-Friday-Flash.pdf

05/29/2026

Nearly two years after Hurricane Helene struck, communities across Georgia are still navigating the long and difficult road to recovery.

Read about how the Southeastern Synod ELCA Disaster Ministry Team continues to walk alongside survivors as they rebuild homes, restore stability and reclaim hope.

The ELCA Southeastern Synod continues to walk alongside Hurricane Helene survivors as they rebuild homes, restore stability and reclaim hope.

05/28/2026

On Sunday we celebrated Pentecost and the gift of the Holy Spirit that calls, gathers, enlightens, and sanctifies. We joined with congregations across the synod in hearing the sermon provided at synod assembly, considering how the Holy Spirit sends us, "ready or not!" into the world to bring God's transformative love to all.

John 20:19-23

05/27/2026

On May 17 we celebrated the 50th Anniversary of Ordination of Rev. Matthew Martens. We are reminded in the scripture that we are called to unity in the gospel. Pastor Sonja contemplated the ways Pastor Martens worked to create this unity throughout his ministry and how we are called to join in that work each and every day.

John 17:1-11

05/26/2026

On Sunday we celebrated Pentecost - the explosion of the Holy Spirit into the work of the disciples as they were sent to share the gospel aftger Jesus' ascension. Do you struggle to sense the Holy Spirit in your life? Check out this Faith+Lead video which invites us to consider where the Holy Spirit shows up and how we can recognize and embrace its boundry-breaking work to compel us outward into the world around us.

Lois Malcolm argues that the miracle of Pentecost is not primarily about what the disciples felt. It's about where they went.

05/26/2026

From ELCA Advocacy: As immigration detention surges across the United States, the private companies building and running detention facilities are reporting record profits. To learn more and take concrete steps to ensure the safety of all, visit http://resources.elca.org/.../public-witness-and-for.../ to download the ELCA Advocacy and ELCA Ammparo resource "You Shall Also Love the Stranger: Public Witness and For-Profit Immigration Detention."

As immigration detention surges across the United States, the private companies building and running detention facilities are reporting record profits. To learn more and take concrete steps to ensure the safety of all, visit resources.elca.org/advocacy/public-witness-and-for-profit-immigration-detention/ to download the ELCA Advocacy and ELCA Ammparo resource "You Shall Also Love the Stranger: Public Witness and For-Profit Immigration Detention."