Sunday, November 2

Music for Meditation: Music for All Souls

Sunday, November 2 | 7:00 pm | Church
The St. Andrew’s Adult Choir and Chamber Orchestra perform Jonathan Dove’s Missa Brevis and John Rutter’s Requiem under the direction of Deborah Friauff. This concert is free and open to the public.

Come early! Compline will be sung at 6:30 pm by the St. Andrew’s Early Music Ensemble and Compline Choir. Don't miss this meditative offering of thanksgiving to God for the blessings of the day and appeal for protection through the night! 

Upcoming Events

Centering Prayer & Psalms

Wednesdays | 10:00 am | Chapel & Zoom
Please join Fr. Paul on Wednesday mornings at 10:00 am in the Chapel. We will spend about twenty minutes in silence, read and reflect on a psalm together, and then return to silence. If you are unable to join us in person in the Chapel, you can join us on Zoom (meeting link ), or sit in silence at home. On Wednesday, November 5, we’ll read and reflect on Psalm 17:1-9, found on page 600 in the Book of Common Prayer. All are welcome.

St. Andrew’s Gets Outside Walking Group

Fridays | 8:15 am | County Farm Park, South Entrance
You’re invited to take a walk with us every Friday at 8:15 am - meet us at the south entrance of County Farm Park. If you want to leave after one lap of the park, you can still make it to work downtown by 9:00 am! If you want to keep going, we usually finish by 9:30 am. We are flexible, talkative, happy and manage to get in our steps for the day!

Holy Eucharist & Healing Prayers

Starting November 6 | 5:15 pm in the Chapel
Join for a quiet, contemplative service of Holy Eucharist with healing prayers. Laying on of hands and anointing are available for yourself or someone you carry in prayer—body, mind, spirit, relationships, and the world. All are welcome. Starting November 6, this service will be held weekly instead of monthly.

Young Adults and Young Families Meetup

Sunday, November 9 | 11:15 am in the Play-yard
Join us in the play yard after the 10:00 am service Sunday, November 9! Come have donuts and enjoy our new play structure. To learn more about this group and be notified of future events, contact Bill Bryan (williamabryan@gmail.com).

The ABC’s of Aging Concerns: From Geriatric Syndromes to Downsizing

Sunday, November 9 | 11:15 am | Chapel
Wondering how to make hard decisions as you age? Do you need help understanding the potential challenges, social needs, financial needs, and other questions you may face? Don’t miss this special presentation by Leslie Dubin, MSW. A clinical social worker for the University of Michigan Hospital’s Geriatric Inpatient Consultation Team, Leslie works closely with patients and families faced with health and cognitive issues related to aging. If you or someone you love have questions or concerns about aging, be sure to join us for this important Medical Decision-Making event!

Reimagining Justice through Restorative Justice

Sunday, November 16 | 11:15 am - 12:45 pm | Parish Hall
The Restorative Justice approach to crime brings together the people who are directly impacted (perpetrator and victim) to identify harms, needs and obligations created by the offense. Restorative Justice seeks to heal and put things as right as possible by encouraging communication, seeing other viewpoints, and taking responsibility. The roots of Restorative Justice are ancient and its applications are myriad, including in the criminal justice system and in personal relationships and community groups. Through presentation, discussion and role play, we will explore its use. EVENT FLYER

Outreach and Social Justice Book Discussion:
“Jesus Changes Everything” by Stanley Hauerwas

Tuesday, November 18 | 6:00 pm | Chapel
“Jesus Changes Everything,” is not just the book’s title, but the Gospel Good News. Each of the short essays offer insights into some of our contemporary cultural challenges and how we can respond as followers of Jesus.  Prof. Hauerwas is very clear that our responses must originate and be grounded in Christian community; we cannot follow Jesus alone.  He is unrelenting in his call to the Gospel’s integrity of love; and just as committed to repent of his own cultural sins of fear and doubt.  He truly believes that living publicly in Christian community, with Jesus, changes everything!

Coming Soon: The Children's Christmas Store

The Children’s Christmas Store, where the children make or buy (for free) and wrap gifts for their families, will be December 7. If you have any donations of little items, good for any member of the family, please put them in a box outside the office.

Community Events

Division Street Pipes

Thursdays, September 11 - December 4 | 12:15-12:45 pm in the Church
This event is free and open to the public.
Join the University of Michigan Organ Department for “Division Street Pipes,” a weekly series of 30-minute recitals at St. Andrew’s, featuring performances by UofM organ majors and professors.

Join us this Thursday, November 6, for a performance by Nathan Jeffery, a BMus student studying Organ and Sacred Music. Nathan grew up in Canada, and worked as the Associate Organist of St. James Cathedral in Toronto for several years. Now Nathan has moved to the U.S to study with Dr. Caroline Robinson as he pursues his BMus in Organ and Sacred Music. His program will juxtapose three traditions of music — the German Baroque, the German Romantic, and the 20th Century English — through the works of J.S Bach, Reger, and Howells.

This recital series is a unique opportunity to hear not only young, talented, and passionate organ students perform, but also the exceptional playing of their highly acclaimed professors!

Jewelry Sale!

Jewelry Sale to support the U of M Turner Geriatric Social Work and Community Programs! Friday, November 14 from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm at Turner Senior Resource Center (2401 Plymouth Rd. Suite C). Don’t miss this great opportunity to shop vintage and costume jewelry while you support a good cause. Cash or check only! Donations of vintage/costume/other jewelry are accepted year round for upcoming sales. Visit michmed.org/tswp for more information.

Announcements

Worshiping Virtually?

The 10:00 am Holy Eucharist will be livestreamed on our YouTube channel and the bulletin is available in the Publications section of this site.

November Rota

The rota for November is available. If you are unable to serve as assigned, please contact the scheduler for your group.

Rota: November 2025

Help Us Help You!

Please make sure the parish office is notified about hospital and nursing home stays and requests for pastoral care! If you have a request or update, please leave a voicemail at (734) 663-0518 or email Jonathan at jgardner@standrewsaa.org.

Sunday School Announcements

Music Notes

Hymn 560: Remember your Servants, Lord

Today as we celebrate All Saints Day, we sing great hymns honoring those who have gone before us in faith. This quiet, meditative communion hymn reminds us of the characteristics of those who follow the Jesus Way. The text is Scriptural: the request “remember me” was made by the thief who died next to Jesus (Luke 23:42), and the verses are a recitation of the Beatitudes. The music is used for this text in the Russian Orthodox liturgy and suits it perfectly. Peter Tchaikovsky quoted it in his portrayal of the siege of Moscow in the 1812 Overture where, instead of triumphalism, it depicts patience and fortitude in suffering. - Donna Wessel Walker

Requiem Aeternam

This morning’s anthem by John Rutter (b. 1945), is Movement I of his Requiem. The choir will sing the entire piece at its concert this evening. - Dennis Powers

Revised Common Lectionary (The RCL)

Sunday, November 2 - All Saints

Daniel 7: 1-3, 15-18   •   Psalm 149   •   Ephesians 1: 11-23   •   Luke 6: 20-31

Sunday, November 9 - Pentecost 22 | Proper 27

Job 19: 23-27a   •   Psalm 17: 1-9   •   2 Thessalonians 2: 1-5, 13-17   •   Luke 20: 27-38

Sunday, November 16 - Pentecost 23 | Proper 28

Malachi 4:1-2a   •   Psalm 98   •   2 Thessalonians 3:6-13   •   Luke 21:5-19

Sunday, November 23 - Christ the King

Jeremiah 23:1-6   •   Psalm 46   •   Colossians 1:11-20   •   Luke 23:33-43

Sunday, November 23 - Advent 1, Year A

Wisdom 7:24 - 8:1   •   Exodus 3:1-12   •   Isaiah 11:1-4a, 10   •   Isaiah 22:2-24   •   Isaiah 41:25; 42:1-7   •   Isaiah 33:20-22   •   Isaiah 7:13-14

Looking ahead?

Please visit The Lectionary Page. St. Andrew's generally follows Track Two.

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