St. Andrew’s Hosts ‘Tools For Sad Times’ Community Event
Mahtomedi, MN (PRWEB) December 10, 2014 -- In response to the large amount of grief and loss in the community, St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, in Mahtomedi, Minnesota, will host “Tools for Sad Times” from 6-7:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary on Wednesday, Dec. 17.
“Many people in our neighborhoods are surrounded by sadness as families and youth have lost parents, as well as suicides and tragic accidental deaths,” stated Lead Pastor Mike Carlson. “This is a way for us as a community to gather together and receive tools to support one another.”
The event is free and open to all ages and faiths, and it will feature a large gathering as well as break-out sessions, individual counseling, prayer, literature and other tools. It is sponsored by St. Andrew’s, Lutheran Social Services, and Bradshaw Celebration of Life Centers. Nursery is available.
“We want to help shine a light in the lives of those who are experiencing darkness,” Carlson said, “and to support people and give them hope. We want to provide real help and tools for individuals and the community to respond and support each other.”
St. Andrew’s is located at 900 Stillwater Road, Mahtomedi, Minnesota. More information is available at http://www.saintandrews.org or by calling 651-426-3261.
About St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church:
St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church is located at 900 Stillwater Road, Mahtomedi, Minnesota. The church was established in 1922. This 8,000-member congregation exists to give itself away in love so that the world may be more like the world Christ envisioned. In addition to vibrant traditional and contemporary worship, St. Andrew’s is known for a strong youth program including special services for troubled youth. Its community resource center provides emergency and long-term services such as counseling, emergency shelter for homeless families, assistance with job searches, a free weekly community meal and more. Mission teams work in Slovakia and Jamaica. Through a partnership with Presbyterian Homes, St. Andrew’s Village offers independent, assisted living and memory care facilities. For further information, visit saintandrews.org or call 651-426-3261.
Joe Holmberg, St Andrew's Lutheran Church, http://www.saintandrews.org, 651-762-9116, [email protected]
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