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“Children are a gift from the Lord; they are a reward from him.” <\/p>\n\n\n\n

-Psalm 127:3<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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North Shore Youth Ministry<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When: Sundays<\/strong>
Jess Easter (She\/Her) has started as the new youth pastor serving the Marblehead Youth Collaborative Ministry. Based on initial meetings, the youth have chosen to rename the group the \u201cNorth Shore Youth Ministry\u201d or NSYM for short. The NSYM meets most Sundays, typically 3:30-5:30 for middle school age youth (6th-8th grades) and 6:00-8:00 PM for high school age youth (9th-12th grades). But make sure to check the website for specifics. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sunday School <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When: Currently on hiatus until a new teacher arrives<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

St. Andrews historically offers a weekly Sunday School program at the 10am service for young children. We are in search of a new teacher and hope to reinvigorate this ministry soon. This is based on the Godly Play<\/a> which is a Montessori-based Christian education program designed for children, encouraging them to explore their faith through storytelling, play, and imaginative engagement with Biblical stories. It creates a safe and welcoming space for children to ask questions, deepen their understanding of God, and develop their spiritual lives through hands-on learning and creative reflection. To be alerted when Godly play starts up again, please reach out and contact the office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Co-op Nursery School<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

St. Andrew\u2019s Cooperative Nursery School, located in the church, is a truly cooperative venture where parents volunteer time and talent in order to play an integral part in their children\u2019s early education. The goal is to establish a cooperative and socially, economically, and racially integrated nursery school that provides preschool children with the experience of living and learning with others of varied backgrounds. It is not necessary to be a member of the church to be eligible to attend the nursery school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Spur: Community Roots Garden <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The local nonprofit SPUR has as its mission \u201ccultivating a community of doers.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2017, St. Andrew\u2019s has been the proud home of SPUR\u2019s Community Roots garden, which was established in 2016 to grow fresh produce to benefit area food pantries and community programs. Our partnership with SPUR enabled the garden to nearly triple in size, as well as provided stability for the garden to ensure its successful operation for the next few years.  The Community Roots garden at St. Andrew\u2019s is a tangible way to connect with one another and bridge the gap for those who may have barriers accessing healthy food, free of toxins and grown with a whole lot of love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the midst of the pandemic in 2020, SPUR volunteers have been hard at work on the garden, adding mulch, securing fencing around the perimeter, and preparing the garden for a plentiful harvest season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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