Community Life
Connect with a community that shares your values and interests.
Explore social groups, Social Justice groups, Men’s and Women’s groups, Music and Arts groups, and more.
Social Action Groups
Connect with others concerned about current events and the state of our world.
Earth Keepers
Monthly • Contact for more information
Earth Keepers seeks to address the climate crisis and other ecological impacts through education and action at home, church, and community. Join to work on making the community more sustainable, resilient, and prepared for the future.
Join leadership meetings at any time. Email below to learn more and connect to the meetings.
Justice Council
Second Tuesday • 6–8 pm • Monthly • Hybrid
Exploring oversight to the social justice branch, conversations and decisions around programming, education, and action, recommendations to other ministries, and opening the door to restorative justice.
Join at any time in person or Zoom. Email below for more information or learn more about Justice at St. Andrew.
Gun Sense
Monthly • Contact for more information
Join Gun Sense to look at gun violence within our community, the greater United States, and potential solutions and nuance.
Join at any time, email below to connect.
Women & Men
Join groups based on similar life experience.
Circle of Joy
Second Tuesday • 7–8:30 pm • Monthly
Experience fellowship, various programs, and community outreach projects. Circle of Joy supports the Ruth Goebel program (Colorado Coalition women’s housing) and provides Christmas stockings and various donations to The Crisis Center and IFCS in addition to other outreach projects and church activities and missions.
Join at any time, no registration needed! Childcare is available upon request. For questions or to connect please email below.
Covenant Groups
Various dates and times • Throughout the year
A covenant group is made up of 8 to 10 men who meet regularly to tell their life stories and share joys and challenges as a disciple of Christ. Covenant groups build closer friendships. Come try a group and deepen your walk with God and fellow Christians of St. Andrew.
Contact below to connect to the Men’s Ministry covenant groups.
The MomCo at St. Andrew
Second & Fourth Mondays • Every other week • Childcare provided • Morning session 9:45–11:45 am • Evening session 7–8:30 pm
MomCo Morning • Kids 0–5 | MomCo Afternoon • Kids 5–18
As moms, we belong together. We are a community of women who meet together to laugh, cry, and embrace the journey of motherhood. We believe that when we support one another, we all live happier and better equipped to thrive in our role as mothers. All groups enjoy guest speakers, content, and discussion on current parenting and relationship topics, crafts, community service, mom’s night out, and playdates.
Women’s Spiritual Growth Group
Wednesdays • 9:30–11:30 am • Weekly • September–May
Join a group of women creating a deeper connection between each other and God through reading and discussion.
Email for more information or to connect.
Music & Art
Join groups focused on creativity and bringing music and art to our community.
Alto & Soprano Choir
Wednesdays • 6–7 pm • Weekly
The Alto and Soprano Choir (also called St. Andrew Sisters) is for anyone who sings in this range. Join a group of talented singers for rehearsals, concerts, holidays, special events, and more.
Auditions required. Contact below for more information or how to get involved.
Bass & Tenor Choir
Wednesdays • 6–7 pm • Weekly
The Bass and Tenor Choir (also called Men of Note) is for anyone who sings in this range. Join a group of talented singers for rehearsals, concerts, holidays, special events, and more.
Auditions required. Contact below for more information or how to get involved.
Yarn for Others
First & Third Fridays • 10 am – 12 pm • Every other week
Join a group of knitters and crocheters who make and donate afghans, lapghans, scarves, and other items to those who need comfort. Anyone is welcome to join at any time – any level welcome.
No registration required. For questions or to get connected please email below.
Piece Makers
Second & Fourth Thursdays • 6–8:30 pm • Every other week
This ongoing group enjoys coming together to practice knitting and to make items for people in need. Finished items are donated to Knitting 4 Peace, an outreach organization that delivers handmade items to women, men, and children in local and global areas of conflict.
No registration required. For questions or to get connected please email below.
Ongoing Classes and Book Groups
Join in on classes that happen throughout the year and form a deeper connection with a group focused on learning about various topics, Biblical analysis, and more. For more information please email.
Contemporary Issues
September–May
Sundays • In-person & Zoom • 10:30–11:30 am
This Adult Sunday School class examines current world issues from a Christian Perspective. Discussions include book reviews, politics, analysis of the Bible, arts, and more. Come at any time for any topic!
Led by Steve B. For the Zoom link, please email.
Pastor’s Scripture Study
Special times throughout the year
Mondays • In-person & Zoom • 1:15 pm
Join Senior Pastor, Rev. Mark, for this weekly class that focuses on the upcoming Sunday sermon passage. Read the text and discuss the context and possible interpretations. Please have a Bible available.
Led by Rev. Mark. For the Zoom link, please email.
Journeys
September–May
Wednesdays • In-person & Zoom • 2–3 pm
Each September a new book is chosen to read throughout the year. Newcomers are welcome at any time!
Led by Ron D.
Earth Keepers: Book Group
Social Justice • Year-round
Mondays • Hybrid • 6:30–8 pm
Join Earth Keepers in reading about the climate crisis and climate solutions. Discuss current events and legislation as well as different cultural answers to various ecological issues. New books are picked every few months, but anyone is welcome to join at any time.
Led by Erika T. and Beth O.
Earth Keepers: Climate Conversation
Year-round
3rd Sundays • In-person • 10:30–11:30 am
Enjoy a monthly study to discuss current events, examine the climate crisis both at St. Andrew, locally, and around the world, as well as actions to engage. Various speakers and topics each month.
Led by Earth Keepers
Sister’s Bible Study
September–May
Wednesdays • In-person • 9:30–11 am
Join the ongoing Bible Study group for women. This group reads various books to deepen understanding of God and The Bible.
Led by Rev. Amy
Spiritual Seekers Book Study
September–May
1st and 3rd Tuesdays • In-person • 12–1:30 pm
Discuss various books and grow in knowledge and faith. New books are picked every few months, but anyone is welcome to join at any time.
Monday Noon Book Group
September–May
Mondays • In-person • 12–1 pm
This is an ongoing book group for women. Reading fiction and non-fiction books throughout the year. Newcomers are welcome at any time!
Led by Rev. Amy
Soul Sisters
September–May
2nd and 4th Tuesdays • In-person • 4:30–6 pm
Join a group of women to discuss current events, the weekly sermon, and various books.
Support Groups
St. Andrew Congregational Care Ministry offers opportunities for hope and healing. This community helps to decrease a sense of isolation, while giving people coping skills and a sense of comfort, hopefulness, strength and inspiration.
Social Groups
Relax, discuss, and connect with people across generations, spiritual stages, and more. Explore groups and connections.
Dinner with Friends • Groups will reopen in May – join the waitlist below!
Monthly • Various times
This is a great way to share a meal, meet new folks, and share an evening of connection. once a month.
How does it work? 6-8 people get together at one of their homes or restaurant and share a meal. If sharing a meal in homes, the host home prepares the main course, and the others bring one of the following: appetizer, salad, or dessert. Every month the home changes to offer others the opportunity to host the dinner and give the rest the chance to provide different courses. The alternative is to meet at a local restaurant to share a meal – there is an opportunity to share your preference in the sign-up form.
Wednesday Beer Group
Wednesdays • 4:30–6:30 pm • Various locations
Join the Beer Group to make new friends and try unique beers across the Highlands Ranch and south Denver area! Led by community members, the group meets on Wednesday evenings at different breweries to enjoy craft beers and conversation.
Drinking not required.
Reach out below to be added to the contact list with each week’s location.
LGBTQIA+ Dinner • Groups will reopen in May – join the waitlist below!
Monthly • Various times
This is a great way to share a meal, connect with other LGBTQIA+ community members, and share an evening once a month.
Similar to Dinner with Friends, folks get together at one of their homes or restaurants and share a meal. If sharing a meal in homes, the host home prepares the main course, and the others bring one of the following: appetizer, salad, or dessert. In the following months the home changes so that others have the opportunity to host the dinner and give the rest the chance to provide different courses. The alternative is meeting at a local restaurant to share a meal.
*Prime Time
Second Friday • Monthly • 11:30 am – 1:30 pm • For our 55+ community
Winter and Spring, 2024: January 12 • February 9 • March 8 • *April 19 • May 10
*note date change for April
Enjoy a healthy, tasty lunch and an entertaining program on the second Friday of each month, September through May. Entertainment is everything from music to discussions, and more.
Must register by Tuesday (end of day) the week of the lunch. Register online below or call 303–351–0096
Friday Coffee Chats
Fourth Friday* • 9–10:30 am • Monthly • For our 55+ community
Join us for a casual time for coffee, donuts, and friends. Each coffee chat will include a 10-minute TED talk on a topic of interest.
*Third Friday in November and December