Sep 15 Vestry Reflections by Giorah Bour As I write this piece Covid-cases are on the rise again. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of… by David Tinsley Read More Sep 14 Getting ready to gather indoors by Mary Boyce, Parish Nurse Almost 2 months ago the Re-Gathering in Worship Committee (RGC) was formed. Since then we have read guides from the… by David Tinsley Read More Sep 13 St. Andrew’s masking ministry goes international by Naomi Shiga Happy Summer! What is your most important item these days? Yes!!! Masks! I hope you have a mask to wear… by David Tinsley Read More Sep 13 Shelter for the Unsheltered by Jeffrey Boyce In the last 19 months, I have worked on getting a Bill (ESHB 1754) through our State Legislature. This Bill… by David Tinsley Read More Sep 12 In Memory of William H. (Bill) Abbott (1934-2020) Our friend and pillar of St. Andrew’s, Bill Abbott, born October 3,1934, in Coshocton, Ohio, passed on August 25, 2020,… by David Tinsley Read More Sep 12 Join us on your phone for Evening Prayer this Sunday at 5:00 p.m.! St. Andrew’s offers Evening Prayer by phone (conference call) every Sunday at 5 p.m. No computer or internet connection is… by David Tinsley Read More Sep 03 ZOOM in for our Tuesday Bible studies Fr. Martin offers our weekly Bible study on ZOOM every Tuesday from 11:00 a.m. to 12 Noon. Here are the… by David Tinsley Read More Aug 08 Planning ahead for indoor worship: issues to consider Throughout the past five months of the coronavirus pandemic, one thing has been consistent: change. As Pierce County entered Phase… by David Tinsley Read More Aug 03 In spite of COVID, St. Andrew’s Outreach works globally and locally – by Kendall Burch The St. Andrew’s Outreach Committee met on July 12th. In addition to allocating funds for the agencies the congregation is… by David Tinsley Read More Aug 02 Living God’s Mission by Pam Tinsley Teresa of Avila’s “Christ has no body now on earth but yours” is one of my favorite prayers. For me… by David Tinsley Read More Aug 01 Second outdoor worship service a rousing success More than forty masked and worshipful souls gathered on Sunday, August 23, for St. Andrew’s second outdoor worship service during… by David Tinsley Read More Jul 26 Our third “Coffee Circle” a pleasant encounter A small but significant group of under-caffeinated parishioners assembled in our Circle Drive on Sunday, July 26, after our Livestream… by David Tinsley Read More Jul 20 COVID kindness is more widespread than you think This wonderful story comes from Don and Judy White, via our prayer chain: Yes there are still Angels! Judy and… by David Tinsley Read More Jul 20 The Transfiguration of Jesus by Fr. Martin This Sunday is the Feast of the Transfiguration, when Jesus took Peter, James and John up on a mountain and… by David Tinsley Read More Jul 09 A helpful resource in these times of the pandemic – by Fr. Martin I would like to suggest an accessible theological book that I have just read: God and the Pandemic – A Christian… by David Tinsley Read More Jul 08 Thoughts on the quarantine by Pam Rhodes The stay-at-home orders have offered a unique opportunity to consider some things about our lives that we might not have… by David Tinsley Read More Jul 08 The perfect COVID-19 activity by Ken Rhodes Many of us are going a little stir-crazy these days with home quarantines and lack of opportunities to get out… by David Tinsley Read More Jul 07 Your life can bloom during COVID-19 by Reberta Skinner Through a neighbor I found out about Food is Free, Tacoma, which is a community food-sharing program. My neighbor… by David Tinsley Read More Jul 06 Strange Times by Jessica Richards When I initially signed up to write this column for The Tartan, I was thinking ahead to the end of… by David Tinsley Read More Jul 04 Celebrate St. Andrew’s at coffee hour this Sunday We are gathering this Sunday, July 26, beginning at 11:30 a.m. for a BYOJ – “Bring your own Joe” Coffee… by David Tinsley Read More Jul 03 Adaptability by Pam Tinsley The headline of Elizabeth Heath’s article “Adaptability may be your most essential skill in the covid-19 world” caught my attention.… by David Tinsley Read More Jul 02 The return of Father Ed to our Livestream This Sunday, July 5, Fr. Ed. returned to co-preside and proclaim the Gospel at our celebration of Holy Eucharist. You… by David Tinsley Read More Jun 11 St. Andrew’s honors five scholarship winners for 2020-21 June is the normal month for graduations. Here at St. Andrews it is also the month for celebrating new and… by David Tinsley Read More May 15 A Message from Father Ed We are the church family of St. Andrew’s, as well as being members of the wider Christian family. You, yes,… by David Tinsley Read More Apr 30 Senior Warden update – by Judy Nelson While we are not able to meet in person, or talk face to face during this time of social distancing,… by David Tinsley Read More Apr 30 Vestry Ramblings – by Ken Rhodes Never, in my wildest dreams, would I have thought that the last two months of confusion and apprehension is a… by David Tinsley Read More Apr 25 Eastertide reflections – by Pam Tinsley Dear Friends in Christ, It’s hard to believe that it’s been over two months since we’ve been able to worship… by David Tinsley Read More Apr 24 Meditations on God’s mercy – by Fr. Martin Here is something that I came across this week that has stirred my thoughts. This is part of a weekly… by David Tinsley Read More Apr 11 Reaching out in this time of isolation – by Pam Tinsley I pray that this message finds you in good health and discovering new ways of being connected with one another… by David Tinsley Read More Apr 07 Help our St. Andrew’s phone tree grow! – by Mary Boyce Within days of hearing that we may not gather in person for a period of time, many of us started… by David Tinsley Read More Apr 06 Building community even though we are home – by Tom Egnew We are living in interesting, if not frightening, times. The outbreak of COVID-19 has impacted all of us, pulling us… by David Tinsley Read More Apr 05 Help fund your education through the St. Andrew’s Scholarship Fund St. Andrew’s Outreach Committee’ s Scholarship Fund for promoting educational activities is available once again. Any currently enrolled or potential… by David Tinsley Read More Apr 04 Parish Nurse Report: What you can do from home The first Sunday without church, March 15th, Jeffrey and I watched the National Cathedral service on the computer. Bishop Curry sang… by David Tinsley Read More Apr 04 Vestry Viewpoint by Judy Nelson February 2019 was the start of the year for St. Andrews vestry. We held our first meeting, and began the… by David Tinsley Read More Mar 26 Jackson St. Food Bank is closed until further notice It is with supreme regret that we inform you that our Jackson Street Food Bank will be closing indefinitely after… by David Tinsley Read More Mar 08 St. Andrew’s Outreach works locally and globally Saint Andrew’s tithes ten percent of undesignated income to the community each year. The Community Outreach Committee distributes these funds… by David Tinsley Read More
Sep 15 Vestry Reflections by Giorah Bour As I write this piece Covid-cases are on the rise again. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of… by David Tinsley Read More
Sep 14 Getting ready to gather indoors by Mary Boyce, Parish Nurse Almost 2 months ago the Re-Gathering in Worship Committee (RGC) was formed. Since then we have read guides from the… by David Tinsley Read More
Sep 13 St. Andrew’s masking ministry goes international by Naomi Shiga Happy Summer! What is your most important item these days? Yes!!! Masks! I hope you have a mask to wear… by David Tinsley Read More
Sep 13 Shelter for the Unsheltered by Jeffrey Boyce In the last 19 months, I have worked on getting a Bill (ESHB 1754) through our State Legislature. This Bill… by David Tinsley Read More
Sep 12 In Memory of William H. (Bill) Abbott (1934-2020) Our friend and pillar of St. Andrew’s, Bill Abbott, born October 3,1934, in Coshocton, Ohio, passed on August 25, 2020,… by David Tinsley Read More
Sep 12 Join us on your phone for Evening Prayer this Sunday at 5:00 p.m.! St. Andrew’s offers Evening Prayer by phone (conference call) every Sunday at 5 p.m. No computer or internet connection is… by David Tinsley Read More
Sep 03 ZOOM in for our Tuesday Bible studies Fr. Martin offers our weekly Bible study on ZOOM every Tuesday from 11:00 a.m. to 12 Noon. Here are the… by David Tinsley Read More
Aug 08 Planning ahead for indoor worship: issues to consider Throughout the past five months of the coronavirus pandemic, one thing has been consistent: change. As Pierce County entered Phase… by David Tinsley Read More
Aug 03 In spite of COVID, St. Andrew’s Outreach works globally and locally – by Kendall Burch The St. Andrew’s Outreach Committee met on July 12th. In addition to allocating funds for the agencies the congregation is… by David Tinsley Read More
Aug 02 Living God’s Mission by Pam Tinsley Teresa of Avila’s “Christ has no body now on earth but yours” is one of my favorite prayers. For me… by David Tinsley Read More
Aug 01 Second outdoor worship service a rousing success More than forty masked and worshipful souls gathered on Sunday, August 23, for St. Andrew’s second outdoor worship service during… by David Tinsley Read More
Jul 26 Our third “Coffee Circle” a pleasant encounter A small but significant group of under-caffeinated parishioners assembled in our Circle Drive on Sunday, July 26, after our Livestream… by David Tinsley Read More
Jul 20 COVID kindness is more widespread than you think This wonderful story comes from Don and Judy White, via our prayer chain: Yes there are still Angels! Judy and… by David Tinsley Read More
Jul 20 The Transfiguration of Jesus by Fr. Martin This Sunday is the Feast of the Transfiguration, when Jesus took Peter, James and John up on a mountain and… by David Tinsley Read More
Jul 09 A helpful resource in these times of the pandemic – by Fr. Martin I would like to suggest an accessible theological book that I have just read: God and the Pandemic – A Christian… by David Tinsley Read More
Jul 08 Thoughts on the quarantine by Pam Rhodes The stay-at-home orders have offered a unique opportunity to consider some things about our lives that we might not have… by David Tinsley Read More
Jul 08 The perfect COVID-19 activity by Ken Rhodes Many of us are going a little stir-crazy these days with home quarantines and lack of opportunities to get out… by David Tinsley Read More
Jul 07 Your life can bloom during COVID-19 by Reberta Skinner Through a neighbor I found out about Food is Free, Tacoma, which is a community food-sharing program. My neighbor… by David Tinsley Read More
Jul 06 Strange Times by Jessica Richards When I initially signed up to write this column for The Tartan, I was thinking ahead to the end of… by David Tinsley Read More
Jul 04 Celebrate St. Andrew’s at coffee hour this Sunday We are gathering this Sunday, July 26, beginning at 11:30 a.m. for a BYOJ – “Bring your own Joe” Coffee… by David Tinsley Read More
Jul 03 Adaptability by Pam Tinsley The headline of Elizabeth Heath’s article “Adaptability may be your most essential skill in the covid-19 world” caught my attention.… by David Tinsley Read More
Jul 02 The return of Father Ed to our Livestream This Sunday, July 5, Fr. Ed. returned to co-preside and proclaim the Gospel at our celebration of Holy Eucharist. You… by David Tinsley Read More
Jun 11 St. Andrew’s honors five scholarship winners for 2020-21 June is the normal month for graduations. Here at St. Andrews it is also the month for celebrating new and… by David Tinsley Read More
May 15 A Message from Father Ed We are the church family of St. Andrew’s, as well as being members of the wider Christian family. You, yes,… by David Tinsley Read More
Apr 30 Senior Warden update – by Judy Nelson While we are not able to meet in person, or talk face to face during this time of social distancing,… by David Tinsley Read More
Apr 30 Vestry Ramblings – by Ken Rhodes Never, in my wildest dreams, would I have thought that the last two months of confusion and apprehension is a… by David Tinsley Read More
Apr 25 Eastertide reflections – by Pam Tinsley Dear Friends in Christ, It’s hard to believe that it’s been over two months since we’ve been able to worship… by David Tinsley Read More
Apr 24 Meditations on God’s mercy – by Fr. Martin Here is something that I came across this week that has stirred my thoughts. This is part of a weekly… by David Tinsley Read More
Apr 11 Reaching out in this time of isolation – by Pam Tinsley I pray that this message finds you in good health and discovering new ways of being connected with one another… by David Tinsley Read More
Apr 07 Help our St. Andrew’s phone tree grow! – by Mary Boyce Within days of hearing that we may not gather in person for a period of time, many of us started… by David Tinsley Read More
Apr 06 Building community even though we are home – by Tom Egnew We are living in interesting, if not frightening, times. The outbreak of COVID-19 has impacted all of us, pulling us… by David Tinsley Read More
Apr 05 Help fund your education through the St. Andrew’s Scholarship Fund St. Andrew’s Outreach Committee’ s Scholarship Fund for promoting educational activities is available once again. Any currently enrolled or potential… by David Tinsley Read More
Apr 04 Parish Nurse Report: What you can do from home The first Sunday without church, March 15th, Jeffrey and I watched the National Cathedral service on the computer. Bishop Curry sang… by David Tinsley Read More
Apr 04 Vestry Viewpoint by Judy Nelson February 2019 was the start of the year for St. Andrews vestry. We held our first meeting, and began the… by David Tinsley Read More
Mar 26 Jackson St. Food Bank is closed until further notice It is with supreme regret that we inform you that our Jackson Street Food Bank will be closing indefinitely after… by David Tinsley Read More
Mar 08 St. Andrew’s Outreach works locally and globally Saint Andrew’s tithes ten percent of undesignated income to the community each year. The Community Outreach Committee distributes these funds… by David Tinsley Read More
