St. Andrew's Episcopal Church: Retreat

Retreat

Sunday Eucharist

Retreat is an interesting word. In war it implies defeat but in the world of the spirit it implies a time of reflection. This last week I went on a retreat with a group of other Episcopalians. I never really want to go on retreats partly because I enjoy my daily routines and retreats make me reflect. Once I get there and get settled in it is a different story. I love retreats and I love them for the same reason I hesitate to go. I am given time to reflect. Besides that, I get to catch up with old friends and meet new ones. I recommend you go on a retreat and recharge those spiritual batteries.

Blessings,
Fr. Fred

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Welcome to St. Andrew's Episcopal Church! Please join us for worship (Holy Eucharist Rite II) at 9:15 a.m. any Sunday. Coffee and conversation in the Fellowship Hall follow. We are located on Highway 14 North in Chariton just south of the main entrance to the Lucas County Health Center.

Our congregation is a member of the world-wide Anglican Communion, of which the Church of England is the mother church. We are a member parish of the Episcopal Diocese of Iowa and the Episcopal Church, USA.

The Episcopal Church strives to live by the message of Christ, in which there are no outcasts and all are welcome. We cherish diversity. Walking a middle way between Roman Catholicism and Protestant traditions, we are a sacramental and worship-oriented church that promotes thoughtful debate about what God is calling us to do and serious consideration of how best to be followers of Christ.

The center of our common life is the altar where the Eucharist (Holy Communion) is celebrated every Sunday. We invite to the Lord's Table all baptized persons without regard to denominational affiliation who confess the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ.