Resolution Title: Formal Adoption of Jonathan Myrick Daniels as Patron of the Episcopal Diocese of Alabama
Introduced by: the Rev’d Peter Alan Helman, the Rev’d Deacon Carolyn Foster, the Rev’d Deacon Tom Osborne, and the Rev’d Deacon Quincy Hall
Subject: Formal Adoption of Jonathan Myrick Daniels as Patron of the Episcopal Diocese of Alabama
Date Introduced: Wednesday, January 7, 2026

For those who were unable to attend Saint Andrew's annual parish meeting last Sunday, February 8, you can access below the several resources that we shared and discussed.

You'll find a booklet with a handful of reports from St. Andy's Pantry, the Red Door Arts Guild, the parish music program, as well as reports from the 2025 Senior and Junior Wardens, treasurer, and the Rector.

Lent begins this Wednesday, February 18, with our solemn observance of Ash Wednesday. Services will be offered at 8:00am, 12:15pm, and 6:30pm.

Can you host Sunday’s Coffee House this Sunday, February 15?

Alabama elects Richard T. Lawson III its 13th bishop.

Healing Eucharist & Bible Study
Join us this Tuesday, February 10 for our study of the gospel of Saint Matthew.  This week, we’ll read and discuss chapters 26-28, focusing on the death and resurrection of Jesus.

Pancake Supper
Join us on Tuesday, February 17 for our Shrove Tuesday banquet of flapjacks and king cake! 

We Give Thanks!
Praise God for the gift of our new Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Reverend Sarah Mullally!

Lent begins on February 18 with our solemn observance of Ash Wednesday. Three services will be offered that day at 8:00am, 12:15pm, and 6:30pm. Please join us!

Hear about an anthem to be sung at Monday’s celebration of Candlemas.

“Do justice. Love mercy. Walk humbly.”
As we set our into the new year, the Stewardship Committee remains ever thankful for your remarkable generosity, and we’d like to share the updated pledge details with you. 

Candlemas:
Join us this coming Monday, February 2 at 6:30pm for our celebration of Candlemas: the Feast of the Presentation of Jesus in the Temple.

Each year, Saint Andrew’s creates a Lenten devotional booklet filled with reflections written by our parish community. The theme for this year is “In the Wilderness.”

Lenten Worship
This Sunday, Feb. 1, we will begin using the Penitential Order of the Book of Commons Prayer. Read more here! 

Hear from the Organist & Choirmaster about Sunday’s Offertory Anthem This is the Day by John Rutter.

Please join us in supporting an exciting new ministry at Saint Andrew's to care for our animal companions!

We invite you prayerfully to consider becoming a shepherd of the church.

We look forward to gathering for the 195th Annual Diocesan Convention, which will take place from Thursday, February 5, to Saturday, February 7, 2026, at Camp McDowell.

Be ready for a new Mass setting throughout Epipihanytide!

Learn about the tradition of home blessings and "chalking the door," with resources available at Saint Andrew’s and Fr. Peter available for scheduled blessings.