Super Wednesday
September 16-December 2, 5:30pm-7:30pm
Super Wednesday offers something for people of all ages, and we invite you to join us this Spring.
Activities for Children
Nursery for infants & preschoolers, Room 102, 5:30-7:30pm
Noel Choir, grades K-1st, Children’s Choir Room,
Kirsten Trachsel, 6:00pm
Covenant Choir, grades 2nd-5th, Children’s Choir Room,
Kirsten Trachsel, 6:20pm
Recreation Grades K-1st, Malicia Curran, 6:20pm
Activities for Youth
Middle School and High School
Rec Center and The Den @ 6:00pm-7:30pm
High School Extended Time
Rec Center and The Den @ 7:30pm-8:30pm
Adult Studies
Chess: Play, Learn & Connect
Michael Ball
Room 207/209
September 16-October 21
Did you know that chess has been played for nearly 1,500 years? Whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced player, this six-week class is a fun opportunity to learn new skills, sharpen your strategy, and enjoy one of the world’s most timeless games together. Come join the fun!
Michael served as an elementary school counselor in Argyle for 31 years and led the school’s chess club for 19 of those years. Now retired, he coaches Kingdom Chess Club, his private chess program, as well as the Treehouse Chess Club here at St. Andrew. He also teaches chess classes at Selwyn School and Arrow Christian Academy.
Super Wednesday Women’s Group
Pondering Presbyterian Podcasts
Amy Cole and Amy Fair
This semester, the Women’s Book Study is pressing pause on reading a book and will try something new! Join us as we listen to and discuss podcasts produced by the PC(USA). Each week, we will listen to an episode and discuss it. Based on our previous book discussions, it’s sure to be a thoughtful and lively conversation! Anyone interested in participating is welcome to join us in the Library on Super Wednesday.
The Wave
August 19-November 25
Room 205
The Wave is our college-age ministry. Our mission is to explore, experience, and express our love of God. We welcome everyone, celebrating our differences while finding unity in Christ as we navigate the waters of life together. No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here.Ways to Get Involved
Sunday Worship: Join us for worship at 10:45am.
First Sunday Lunch: After worship, we meet in the narthex and head to a local restaurant for lunch and fellowship.
Surfing Lessons (Wednesday Night Class): Starting August 19, St. Andrew offers a free dinner for college students every Wednesday at 5:30pm. Afterwards, at 6:30pm, The Wave meets upstairs in Room 205 for faith engagement and discussion.
Theology on Tap: Held on the second and fourth Mondays of the month at 6:30pm at Denton County Brewing Company (200 E. McKinney St.). Join us for discussions on a variety of theological issues and questions. All thoughts, opinions, and ages are welcome!
Third Sunday Night: We will gather at a host home to enjoy fellowship and a home-cooked meal (location TBD).
Retreats: We plan to attend college conferences and retreats to nurture our faith and connect with others through worship, recreation, and critical conversations.
In Fellowship Hall
September 16 and September 23
Frontiers: Natural, Cultural and Scientific
Reid Ferring
Let’s explore different kinds of Frontiers past and present, using examples of how people created or encountered Frontiers. Ancient Egyptians maintained frontiers for 3,000 years. Roman frontiers ended with Hadrian’s Wall. Today, Frontiers separate nations, but also religions. Human curiosity has made frontiers of the oceans, the Arctic and the origins of life itself.
Reid Ferring is Emeritus Professor at UNT, where he taught geology and archaeology, and conducted research in Texas, Israel, Portugal, Ukraine and the Republic of Georgia. His research includes the peopling of the New World and the earliest dispersal of humans from Africa to Eurasia: both cases had inter-continental Frontiers!
September 30
Quirky Texas History
Steven Jent
This course will present a collection of curious events in the colorful history of Texas. Most Texans will have never heard of them, but they offer an alternative insight into the Texas mystique. Steven Jent has lived in Denton since early 2001. He received a BA in History from Rice University in 1973. He was employed by IBM in software development from 1976 to 1998. Since he left IBM he has written two books on Texas history.
October 7
Celebrating America’s 250th! Stories of Four Patriots
Emily Richardson, OLLI
As we enter a year of celebration focused on the American Revolutionary War and the history of our country, we will celebrate four patriots. From militia men to immigrants, to rangers and landowners, each man you will hear about is unique in their service to our country, but the stories begin to provide an understanding of how the events affected everyday citizens.
October 14
“Women of Denton County”
Peggy Capps
October 21
Ranch Dressing: The History of Western Wear
Jean Greelaw, University of North Texas
The history of western wear is filled with fascinating stories. Want to know how John B. Stetson came to create “The Boss of the Plains”? Levi Strauss came to create the iconic 501 jeans. And H.J. Justin created the western boot. Come dressed in your own western wear and learn of its history. Jean Greenlaw, PhD, is a Regents Professor Emeritus in the UNT College of Education. She has been a reviewer for decades and is the book review columnist for the Denton Record-Chronicle.
“Christians in a Dysvangelical World”
Richard B. Culp
Join us as we previwew Ted Foote and Alex Thornburg’s book that is the basis for the Fall Festival of Faith conversations. Copies of the book will be available for purchase before this class.
October 28
The Art of Georgia O’Keefe
Jane Scholz, Amon Carter Museum
Georgia O’Keefe made a path for herself as an artist with a unique style and as an independent woman long before feminism was a thing. Our presentation is based on the exhibition “Georgia O’Keefe and the Carter” at the Amon Carter Museum in Fort Worth. Jane Scholz is a retired journalist. She was a newspaper reporter, editor and publisher. For the last 25 years of her career she ran an international news service based in Washington, DC.
November 4
Why Should We Care About Black Holes?
Dr. Ohad Shemmer, University of North Texas
Black holes are fascinating objects. They stretch our thinking and pose observational challenges to astronomers. This course will place black holes in perspective and highlight their roles in the bigger picture of our Universe.Ohad Shemmer, PhD, is a Professor in the Department of Physics at UNT. He attended Tel Aviv University in Israel where he completed his Doctorate degree. His areas of research interest include astronomy. black hole mass, accretion rate, and metal abundances in active galactic nuclei.
Wednesday, November 11
Return from Exile and the Roots of Monotheism
Dr. Danielle Dumaine, University of North Texas
Are you a country music fan? Do you want to learn more about country stars like Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton, Garth Brooks, and Hank Williams? Or learn how so-called “hillbilly music” transformed from old folk songs played by everyday people to one of the most lucrative and popular forms of entertainment today?
Join Dr. Danielle Dumaine for an interactive lecture examining the history and evolution of country music in the US from the early twentieth century through to the present day. Together, we will explore how country music reflects larger social, cultural, historical, economic, political, ethnic, and demographic changes in America, paying particular attention to concepts of authenticity, race, gender, sexuality, politics, and popular culture.
November 18
To Be Announced!
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December 2
Advent Adventure
Come and make crafts, play games, decorate and eat a manger scene, and enjoy being with the entire church family. Friends are welcome! Dinner at 5:30pm at Super Wednesday prices!
Wednesday, December 16
Christmas Pageant
Join us for this special program to close out the Fall semester. Our Christmas Pageant will begin the Sanctuary and then move to Fellowship Hall, where we’ll gather to finish the program and eat together. Our Christmas Pageant dinner is provided at no charge. Registration will be available on Realm. Watch the Shield for more details!