On Good Friday, we’ll gather in the church to walk the Stations of the Cross. It’s an opportunity to meditate on our Lord’s suffering as we symbolically follow in his footsteps along Jerusalem’s Via Dolorosa, the Way of Sorrow. At stations marked by shadow boxes, we’ll remember the 14 most significant events of Jesus’ journey, […]
We’ll offer the Solemn Liturgy of Good Friday. This service is like no other – a time to put ourselves face to face with the cross, the instrument of bloody death and ultimate salvation, and contemplate the deep mystery of God’s own sacrifice for us. Watch online at standrewkc.org/watch.
We’ll mark the time our Lord’s body lay in the tomb and his followers mourned what they thought was the end of hope and promise. This very brief service in the chancel (where the choir sits) includes just a few readings and prayers. (After this service, the church will be prepared for Easter.)
As the sun sets, come celebrate Christ’s journey from death to resurrection with the Easter Vigil. This is Christianity’s most ancient worship, and its power to tell the story of our faith is still astounding. We begin outside, under the porte-cochere, kindling a new fire to symbolize how the evil of the cross can’t extinguish God’s […]
We’ll welcome this happy morning with our Festival Eucharists of Easter, complete with a chamber orchestra. The “alleluias” will return (including the chance for all of us to sing the Hallelujah Chorus) as we celebrate the joy of Christ’s resurrection and the joy we know in our own new lives – foretastes of the eternal life […]
VBS theme: Stellar - Shine Jesus’ Light We will launch kids on a cosmic quest where they’ll have a blast shining Jesus’ light to the world. Kids will rocket on an out-of-this-world adventure that’s light years of faith-building fun. VBS runs from May 3 to June 2 from 9 a.m. to 12 pm. each day. […]
Join us for Taizé Worship, which includes prayer, simple music, a time for silence, and inspirational readings. Song refrains are sung many times over as a prayer of the heart. This will be offered on Tuesdays (June 13, June 27, and July 11). Testimonials: The Taize service last night was so holy and beautiful, thank […]
All are welcome to attend Healing Eucharist at Trailside Thursdays at HJ's Youth and Community Center. Mtr. Rita Kendagor will interview Fr. John Coil focusing on: Why do we pray for healing? What should we expect when we pray for healing? Are our prayers for healing always answered the way we want? In addition to […]
You're invited to enjoy an evening in the Caribbean at HJ's Youth and Community Center on June 23 at 6 p.m. Sip cocktails, munch on delicious appetizers, and jam to festive music. Our Haiti benefit supports the lunch program at our partner school and church, St. Augustin, in Maniche, Haiti. Read more about our Haiti partnership.
Celebrate the glory of the summer harvest and the crowning jewel of the "first fruit" with Evensong at St. Andrew's followed by a BLT buffet at HJ's Youth and Community Center. RSVP to St. Andrew's at 816-523-1602.
The root of prayer is interior silence. - (Fr. Thomas Keating) The format will include presentations, discussion, and opportunities to practice Centering Prayer. Facilitated by Rev. Rob Carr, a trained presenter of Centering Prayer. Pre-registration by August 9 via email to Mtr. Rita Kendagor. Continental Breakfast and Box Lunch Provided. Suggested Donation - $20 (To […]
We invite you to come and see your child's classroom and the awesome ideas we have planned for the new year. Food will be provided in the Jewell Room, along with snacks and other gifts for your kids. During this time, parents can register their child for the new year, sign-up for events, and volunteer. […]
