St. Andrew's Episcopal Church

For Episode 1 of Discovery, we explore our Anglican identity and what that means in the greater context of Christianity. Fr. John presents the history of The Episcopal Church and aspects unique to Anglican Tradition.

Deacon Adam offers a thought-provoking perspective on the world-shattering impact of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks in light of The Fifteenth Sunday After Pentecost. In his reflection, he delves into how the tragedy has transformed our society in the past twenty-two years and ponders what reconciliation with God could look like as we move forward in healing as a community. Lesson: Ezeki...

On The Fourteenth Sunday After Pentecost, Fr. John offers his perspective on Matthew 16:21-28 and Romans 12:9-21 . He reminds us that following Jesus is no walk in the park and what we have to do to overcome evil. For more information on St. Andrew's, check out our linktree: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/standrewskc ⁠ At St. Andrew's , we seek God's healing love and share that love with all by growi...

As we launch Season 2 of St. Andrew's Spotlight, Fr. John Spicer joins Dcn. Adam James and Jen Sackhoff to reflect on his sabbatical experience. He shares his insight on the spiritual experiences of pilgrimage and resting. Presiding Bishop Michael Curry calls for "Rest" as one of his recommended spiritual practices for a Jesus-centered life. Learn more here: The Way of Love For more...

On The Thirteenth Sunday After Pentecost, Mtr. Jean reflects on busy schedules at the beginning of the school year, and she examines Jesus when he asks his disciples, "Who do you say that I am?" Gospel: Matthew 16:13-20 . For more information on St. Andrew's, check out our linktree: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/standrewskc⁠ At St. Andrew's , we seek God's healing love and share that love...

For The Twelfth Sunday After Pentecost, Fr. John returned from his sabbatical. He reflected on Isaiah 56:1,6-8 and Matthew 15:21-28, where we hear difficult scripture about Jesus initially ignoring a woman from a different place and culture. In this sermon, Fr. John asks us how we similarly are afflicted with turning away "the others" in our lives. For more information on St. Andrew'...

In Celebrating The Feast of St. Mary the Virgin, Dcn. Adam offers his reflection on how the Mother of God is the example of saying "yes" to God's call and the most remarkable example of servant ministry. Gospel: Luke 1:46-55 . For more information on St. Andrew's, check out our linktree: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/standrewskc ⁠ At St. Andrew's , we seek God's healing love and share...

Session 4 is our final conversation for our all-parish read for this year,  ⁠⁠⁠ What's so Amazing about Grace ⁠⁠⁠ , by Philip Yancey. What is grace anyway? Are grace and justice incompatible? Why are some Christians so willing to accept grace for themselves and yet reluctant to extend it to others? If you want to join in-person or online, Trailside Thursdays begin at 5:30 PM at  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HJ'...

For the Transfiguration of Our Lord Jesus Christ, Mtr. Jean Long shares her thoughts on Luke 9:28-36 and how Jesus' transfiguration can also happen in our own lives. For more information on St. Andrew's, check out our linktree: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ linktr.ee/standrewskc⁠ At St. Andrew's , we seek God's healing love and share that love with all by growing in relationship with God, each other, and...

Session 3 for our all-parish read for this year,  ⁠⁠ What's so Amazing about Grace ⁠⁠ , by Philip Yancey. What is grace anyway? Are grace and justice incompatible? Why are some Christians so willing to accept grace for themselves and yet reluctant to extend it to others? If you want to join in-person or online, Trailside Thursdays begin at 5:30 PM at  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HJ's Youth and Community Center⁠...

In this final episode of Season 1 for St. Andrew's Spotlight, we revisit the popular summer series at Trailside Thursdays: Creation Care, Nature’s Healing Power. Susan MacDonald Bray, a St. Andrew’s parishioner and retired Sr. Naturalist at Lakeside Nature Center in Kansas City, Missouri, sits down with our Adult Formation Coordinator, Jen Sackhoff . She discusses the importance of native gard...

On The Ninth Sunday After Pentecost, Mtr. Rita Kendagor reflects on the comfortable words St. Paul writes in Romans 8:26-39 and how many things threaten to separate us from the love of God. Gospel: Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52 . For more information on St. Andrew's, check out our linktree: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/standrewskc ⁠ At St. Andrew's , we seek God's healing love and share that love with al...

Session 2 for our all-parish read for this year,  ⁠ What's so Amazing about Grace ⁠ , by Philip Yancey. What is grace anyway? Are grace and justice incompatible? Why are some Christians so willing to accept grace for themselves and yet reluctant to extend it to others? If you want to join in-person or online, Trailside Thursdays begin at 5:30 PM at  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HJ's Youth and Community Center⁠⁠⁠⁠...

On The Eighth Sunday After Pentecost, Mtr. Jean Long reflects on the Parable of The Weeds among the Wheat and how we tend to quickly exclude what we don't like just because it is different. Gospel: Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43. For more information on St. Andrew's, check out our linktree: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ linktr.ee/standrewskc⁠ At St. Andrew's, we seek God's healing love and share that love with...

Session 1 for our all-parish read for this year,  What's so Amazing about Grace , by Philip Yancey. What is grace anyway? Are grace and justice incompatible? Why are some Christians so willing to accept grace for themselves and yet reluctant to extend it to others? If you want to join in-person or online, Trailside Thursdays begin at 5:30 PM at  ⁠⁠⁠⁠HJ's Youth and Community Center⁠⁠⁠⁠  wit...

This summer, we're highlighting several parishioners who strive to live out this conviction of going deeper in their relationship with God and sharing that relationship with the broader community. Join us for the latest edition of St. Andrew's Spotlight as we explore how two of our young adult parishioners, Ben Wake and Benton Glaze, are living into their faith. Both Ben and Benton grew up...

For The Seventh Sunday After Pentecost, Mtr. Rita Kendagor contemplated the Parable of The Sower and what Jesus means by planting your seeds in good soil. Gospel: Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 . For more information on St. Andrew's, check out our linktree: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/standrewskc⁠ At St. Andrew's, we seek God's healing love and share that love with all by growing in relationship with God,...

In the fourth and final session of our Creation Care series, The Rev. Gar Demo, the Rector of St. Thomas the Apostle, Overland Park, KS, joined us to discuss the implementation of solar panels as a desire to reduce their parish's carbon footprint. Trailside Thursdays is a weeknight offering of worship, fellowship, and learning from St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in Kansas City, Missouri. If...

For The Sixth Sunday After Pentecost, Fr. John Coil reflected on how the God of the Old and New Testament loves us. Gospel: Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 , Lesson: Zechariah 9:9-12 , Psalm 145:8-15 , Epistle: Romans 7:15-25a . For more information on St. Andrew's, check out our linktree: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/standrewskc⁠ At St. Andrew's, we seek God's healing love and share that love with all by...

This summer, we're highlighting several parishioners who strive to live out this conviction of going deeper in their relationship with God and sharing that relationship with the broader community. Join us for a fascinating conversation with parishioners Craig and Karen Lundgren – how they have heard God's call to become involved in various ministries at St. Andrew's. Craig is the HJ&#3...

On July 2, we celebrated Independence Day and Mtr. Rita meditates on Matthew 5:43-48 and what it means when Jesus tells his disciples, "to be perfect, just as God is perfect." For more information on St. Andrew's, check out our linktree: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/standrewskc⁠ At St. Andrew's, we seek God's healing love and share that love with all by growing in relationship with God, e...

For the Fourth Sunday After Pentecost, Mtr. Jean reflects on how Jesus challenges us in Matthew 10:24-39 , where we are called to discipleship. For more information on St. Andrew's, check out our linktree: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/standrewskc⁠ At St. Andrew's, we seek God's healing love and share that love with all by growing in relationship with God, each other, and our neighbors.

In the third session of our Creation Care series, Brookside Farmer's Market volunteer Gina Heise, outreach coordinator Sarah Tepikian, and local producer Riley Buckman presented information on the topic of local and sustainable foods and natural food safety. Trailside Thursdays is a weeknight offering of worship, fellowship, and learning from St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in Kansas City, M...

Join us for an engaging conversation about St. Andrew's outreach partnership with Haiti's St. Augustin's Episcopal Church and school with parishioners Kathy Shaffer and Kate Banks. In this edition of St. Andrew's Spotlight, they share the history of our relationship, along with their experiences of traveling to Maniche, Haiti, where they have immersed themselves in the community, w...

For the Third Sunday After Pentecost, Mtr. Jean reminisces about Father's Day in her youth and how her father modeled Christian Stewardship as Jesus commanded in Matthew 9:35—10:8(9-23) . For more information on St. Andrew's, check out our linktree: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/standrewskc⁠