St. Andrew's Episcopal Church

Choir Rehearsal
2025-10-22 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-10-01 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 8630 Refugee Road, Pickerington, Ohio, 43147, United States

Monday Morning Prayer
2025-10-20 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-10-13 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-10-06 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-09-29 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-09-22 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-09-15 10:00 - 11:00 | St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 8630 Refugee Road, Pickerington, Ohio, 43147, United States
Prayer Cards
Prayer Cards are in the back of the sanctuary.
To request a prayer, add your requests/thanksgivings and put them in the Prayer Box on the table.
Prayer Net
We pray when they are sent requests/thanksgivings.
Would you like to join us?
Please email Elaine at prayer@standrewspickerington.org.
Prayer During Worship
A “Prayer Warrior” is available in the Chapel in the back of the church to pray with you during Eucharist.
We need volunteers for this Ministry!
“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”
1 Thess. 5:16-1

Episcopal 101 – An introduction to the Episcopal branch of the Jesus movement
2025-10-16 18:30 - 19:30 | St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 8630 Refugee Road, Pickerington, Ohio, 43147, United States
An introduction to the Episcopal branch of the Jesus movement
Thursday evenings October 16, 23, 30
6:30pm – 7:30pm
Episcopal theology (what we believe),
Liturgy (what we do in Worship)
History of St. Andrew’s,
Beyond the Church walls (Living our faith in word and service)

Pet Blessings – Rescheduled Date
2025-10-16 16:00 - 18:30 | St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 8630 Refugee Road, Pickerington, Ohio, 43147, United States
In honor of St. Francis of Assisi, who’s Feast Day is Oct. 4th, Pastor Sally will be offering blessings to pets, pet pictures or stuffed toys on Thursday, Oct. 16th from 4 to 6:30 PM.
Please enter through the Refugee Rd. door.

Juliet's Journeys - Visiting the Decorative Arts Center - RSVP by 10/12/25
2025-10-15 10:30 - 15:30 | Decorative Arts Center, 145 E Main St., Lancaster, OH, 43130, United States
WHEN: Wednesday, October 15th, leaving the Church at 10:30 AM.
RSVP to Brenda’s email by Oct. 12th (and if you can drive, please let her know).
If you are not getting her email, please text her at 614-561-2444
WHERE: Decorative Arts Center, 145 E Main St, Lancaster, OH 43130.
Phone: (740) 681-1423 https://www.decartsohio.org/
Food for Thought: A Taste of the Canton Museum of Art
Kaleigh Pisani, Curator
September 27, 2025 – January 4, 2026
Food is woven into our everyday lives. Food for Thought: A Taste of the Canton Museum of Art Collection examines what we eat, how we eat it, and who we eat with, creating an intimate look at the role food plays in American art and culture. The pieces in this exhibit reflect a rich history of art, agricultural, and cultural traditions that have shaped how we engage with food today.
Come gather around our table and let’s celebrate the art of food!
LUNCH:
Provisions Bakery and Deli
135 W Main St, Lancaster, OH 43130
740-654-2253
Menu: provisionsbakeryanddeli.com

Community SING – Music That Makes Community
2025-10-14 19:00 - 20:30 | St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 8630 Refugee Road, Pickerington, Ohio, 43147, United States
Join us for a lively evening of singing and community building on Tuesday evening, October 14, from 7-8:30 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Pickerington, OH, in the Columbus metro area. Music that Makes Community Executive Director Conie Borchardt, MMC Board members Nancy Willbanks and Amy Steenson, and MMC facilitator Barbara Cates will lead the Community SING. No special talents required – just a love of music and fellowship. Singers of all backgrounds, ages, and experience levels are warmly welcomed to participate!
Admission
Suggested free-will offering of $5-20 per person, though no one will be turned away for lack of funds.
Click HERE to RSVP for the event and make a donation.

WHEN
October 14, 2025 at 7:00pm – 8:30pm

WHERE
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church
CONTACT

MMC Admin · events@musicthatmakescommunity.org · (612) 204-2235

Men’s Fellowship Night Out – Shade On The Canal
2025-10-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Shade on The Canal, 19 S High St., Canal Winchester, OH, 43110, United States
Bring a friend.
Remember to get extra money from your spouse or children for a quick walk across the street for ice cream at Johnson’s.

Knitting Ministry
2025-10-14 13:00 - 15:00 | St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 8630 Refugee Road, Pickerington, Ohio, 43147, United States

Dismantling Racism Training – October Series
2025-10-14 12:00 - 13:00 | Ohio
Receive the canonically required anti-racism certification by completing this course via Zoom with Miriam McKenney, Missioner for Beloved Community, and co-leaders. Miriam uses picture books in this training to discover, explore, discuss, and share stories. We’ll explore topics you may not have learned about in your formal education but are crucial to our understanding as we work to repair, heal, and see God in each other.
This course is on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday afternoons, October 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, and 23, from noon to 1 p.m. Eastern. Bring your lunch! We will share stories, scripture, and solutions to dismantle racism in our corner of God’s creation.
Attend all sessions for certification. You can make up a session in the future if you miss one.
Register for this training here.
Email Miriam McKenney to learn more.
If this training is full, sign up for the waiting list here.

Capriccio Jubilee Singers – Goin’ Home
2025-10-12 16:00 - 17:00 | Highlands Presbyterian Church, 6909 Smoky Row Rd., Columbus, OH, 43235, United States
Capriccio Jubilee Singers in concert at 4:00 pm
(Grant sings in this choir)!
Highlands Presbyterian Church,
6909 Smoky Row Rd, 43235
Price $22 adults; $17 seniors; $5 kids

Celtic Service at St. John’s, Worthington
2025-10-05 16:00 - 17:00 | St. John’s Episcopal Church Worthington, 700 High Street, Worthington, OH, 43085, United States
On October 5, the Celtic Service will begin its thirteenth year with its traditional October celebration of all creatures great and small in honor of St. Francis.
The Celtic service is a quiet, meditative service with music, prayers of concern with the lighting of candles, a time of silence, and affirmations of faith based on the liturgy of the Iona Abbey Worship Book. The service is 40 – 45 minutes long and is followed by a time of fellowship and hospitality. Please come and celebrate God’s creatures with us on October 5th.
Like in previous years, we would like to ask you to donate some spare change to purchase cat and dog food for the Worthington Food Pantry. They are always delighted to have food for the pets of their clients on hand.

St. Andrew's Annual Gathering
2025-10-04 09:00 - 2025-10-05 09:30 | The Procter Center, 11235 St. Rt. 38 SE, London, OH, 43140, United States
SAVE THE DATE!
Saturday, October 4 at 9am – Sunday, October 5 ending with worship at 9:30am.
Optional Pre-gathering on Friday evening October 3.
This year’s theme is from the book of Ecclesiastes.
This multi generational event for the St Andrew’s Community of faith provides an opportunity to get together away from our normal settings and spend time with our fellow sisters and brothers in the faith.

Watch for more details!

Proud Episcopalian – Parish Potluck & Gallery Tour
2025-09-28 11:45 - 14:00 | St. Stephen’s, 30 W. Woodruff Ave., Columbus, 43210, United States
Columbus-Area LGBTQ+ Affinity Group
Joining at St. Stephen’s (30 W. Woodruff, Ave, Columbus 43210) for their monthly parish potluck in Hobson Hall. Please bring a dish to share.
At 1 PM, we’ll walk to the Wexner Center for the Arts (1871 N. High St, Columbus 43210) to tour galleries (complimentary admission). You’re invited & welcome even if you’re only able to do one of activities.
The affinity group for LGBTQ+ individuals and allies in the Columbus area promotes on-going fellowship and conversation. For more information, contact Alex at lgbtq-columbus@diosohio.org.

150th Anniversary Celebration of the Diocese of Southern Ohio
2025-09-27 10:00 - 16:00 | The Procter Center, 11235 St. Rt. 38 SE, London, OH, 43140, United States
150th Celebration at Procter Center: Our official festive commemoration in our history as a diocese.
At Procter, we’ll pray, sing, play, and eat together as we share and remember our legacy as the Episcopal Diocese of Southern Ohio. Our day of celebration and storytelling will conclude with a special Eucharist with music from an all-diocese Pick-up Choir, the Gospel Choir at St. Margaret’s, Trotwood, and with excellent preaching from long-time Southern Ohioan and our missioner for Beloved Community, Miriam McKenney.
Register here: https://diosohio.org/dso150/

Adult Faith Formation – Fall 2025
2025-09-25 18:30 - 19:30 | St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 8630 Refugee Road, Pickerington, Ohio, 43147, United States
Sacred Worth:
The Church’s Call to Respond to Sexual Violence
Thursday evening, Sept 25, 6:30 -7:30PM
How can the church serve as a beacon of healing and hope for those impacted by sexual violence?
In this Bible study, we will explore how faith communities can affirm the sacred worth of all by recognizing, preventing, and responding to sexual violence.
Together, we will discover ways to cultivate a culture of compassion, foster self-worth in survivors, and embody Christ’s call to love and justice.
This Bible study will be facilitated by Staci Stought, a student at Luther Seminary (St. Paul, MN) and retired Sexual Assault Police Officer. Staci is the current Pastoral Care Minister at Messiah Lutheran Church, and a Trauma Chaplain for co-victims of homicide due to gender-based violence and oppression in the
Trauma Recovery Center at Grant Hospital.

Dismantling Racism Training – Session 3 of 3
2025-09-23 13:00 - 15:00 | Ohio
Receive the canonically required anti-racism certification by completing this course via Zoom with Miriam McKenney, Missioner for Beloved Community, and co-leaders.
Miriam uses picture books in this training to discover, explore, discuss, and share stories. We’ll explore topics you may not have learned about in your formal education but are crucial to our understanding as we work to repair, heal, and see God in each other.
This course is on Tuesday afternoons, September 9, 16, and 23, from 1–3 p.m. Eastern. Lunch or snacks are welcome. We will share stories, scripture, and solutions to dismantle racism in our corner of God’s creation.
Attend all sessions for certification. You can make up a session in the future if you miss one.
Register Here Today:

Adult Faith Formation – Fall 2025
2025-09-18 18:30 - 19:30 | St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 8630 Refugee Road, Pickerington, Ohio, 43147, United States
Sacred Worth:
The Church’s Call to Respond to Sexual Violence
Thursday evenings, Sept 18, 25, 6:30 -7:30PM
How can the church serve as a beacon of healing and hope for those impacted by sexual violence?
In this Bible study, we will explore how faith communities can affirm the sacred worth of all by recognizing, preventing, and responding to sexual violence.
Together, we will discover ways to cultivate a culture of compassion, foster self-worth in survivors, and embody Christ’s call to love and justice.
This Bible study will be facilitated by Staci Stought, a student at Luther Seminary (St. Paul, MN) and retired Sexual Assault Police Officer. Staci is the current Pastoral Care Minister at Messiah Lutheran Church, and a Trauma Chaplain for co-victims of homicide due to gender-based violence and oppression in the
Trauma Recovery Center at Grant Hospital.

2025 Episcopal Creation Care Gathering
2025-09-18 08:00 - 2025-09-20 17:00 | The Procter Center, 11235 St. Rt. 38 SE, London, OH, 43140, United States
Come join in conversation with those steeped in prayer, theology, the wild outdoors, agriculture and the front lines of pollution, climate change, biodiversity loss, and land use.
Take time to wander over the acres of the Procter Center.
Come ready to put your feet on the ground and get your hands dirty while contemplating the goodness of the earth and the wonders of creation, and listening to the Holy Spirit’s call to action.
This event is for church leaders, creation care advocates, gardeners, green team members, formation leaders, and all those interested in our care of all creation.
September 18-20, 2025
Convenes at 12:30 pm on Thursday
Concludes by 2 pm on Saturday
Procter Center
11235 St. Rt. 38 SE
London, OH 43140
proctercenter.org
Gracious God, the air sings with songs of glory, water flashes silver with creation, and the forests bloom with leaves for healing nations. May your light and love fill our hearts and souls and minds, that we may share your abundant grace with the world. Amen.
– Collect for the Healing of Creation, Season of Creation 2024

Men's Fellowship Night Out – A & J's Wingburgers
2025-09-17 18:00 - 20:00 | A & J Wingburger, 1134 Hill Rd, Pickerington, OH, 43147, United States
Sept 17th, 6 – 8 PM
A & J’s Wingburgers
1134 Hill Rd, Pickerington OH 43147

Dismantling Racism Training – Session 2 of 3
2025-09-16 13:00 - 15:00 | Ohio

St. Andrew's 40th Anniversary Guest: The Reverend Conrad Selnick
2025-09-14 10:00 - 11:00 | St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 8630 Refugee Road, Pickerington, Ohio, 43147, United States
On Sunday, September 14, our formal anniversary celebration, we will welcome
The Reverend Conrad Selnick who served as the mission developer for St. Andrew’s from 1985-1997.

40th Anniversary Celebration
2025-09-14 | St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 8630 Refugee Road, Pickerington, Ohio, 43147, United States
PARKING for the 40th – Sept. 14th
–leave main church lot for handicapped and guests.
Please carpool if you can!
Following Coach Joe Cessna, we invite congregation members, especially hospitality, vestry, choir, and parking attendants to please park across the street in the strip-mall spaces along Refugee or behind Grape Vine, or in the firehouse lot on Refugee.
(Drop off food or folks, then drive to outside lots.)
Questions or concerns, see Susan Smith.
On Sunday, September 14, our formal anniversary celebration, we will welcome:
The Rt. Rev. Wendell Gibbs, retired Bishop as Celebrant.
Ordained to the priesthood in 1987, Bishop Gibbs served congregations in the Dioceses of Chicago and Central New York, and was serving as Rector of St. Andrew’s, Cincinnati, when he was elected bishop in October 1999. On February 5, 2000, Wendell N. Gibbs, Jr. was consecrated as Bishop Coadjutor of the Episcopal Diocese of Michigan. He was seated as the Tenth Bishop of the Diocese on November 4, 2000. Bishop Gibbs resigned (retired) effective January 1, 2020. Bishop Gibbs now lives in the Columbus area and remains active within our Diocese as assisting Bishop.
The Reverend T. Conrad Selnick who served as the mission developer for St. Andrew’s from 1985-1990, as our Preacher.

And our own Deacon Gayland Trim will also be joining us!

Welcome ALL!

Adult Faith Formation – Fall 2025
2025-09-11 18:30 - 19:30 | St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 8630 Refugee Road, Pickerington, Ohio, 43147, United States
Sacred Worth:
The Church’s Call to Respond to Sexual Violence
Thursday evenings, Sept 11, 18, 25, 6:30 -7:30PM
How can the church serve as a beacon of healing and hope for those impacted by sexual violence?
In this Bible study, we will explore how faith communities can affirm the sacred worth of all by recognizing, preventing, and responding to sexual violence.
Together, we will discover ways to cultivate a culture of compassion, foster self-worth in survivors, and embody Christ’s call to love and justice.
This Bible study will be facilitated by Staci Stought, a student at Luther Seminary (St. Paul, MN) and retired Sexual Assault Police Officer. Staci is the current Pastoral Care Minister at Messiah Lutheran Church, and a Trauma Chaplain for co-victims of homicide due to gender-based violence and oppression in the
Trauma Recovery Center at Grant Hospital.

Dismantling Racism Training – Session 1 of 3
2025-09-09 13:00 - 15:00 | Ohio
