Community invited to begin a new season with family fun, faith, fellowship, and opportunities to connect
St. Andrew Methodist Church is kicking off the fall season with two of its most anticipated annual traditions – Back-to-School Blessings on Sunday, August 9, followed by the School Spirit & Tailgate Celebration on Sunday, August 16. Together, these events mark the beginning of a new ministry season, inviting families and the community to celebrate a fresh start through worship, fellowship, and fun while discovering opportunities to connect through classes, groups, recreation, service opportunities, and ministries for every stage of life.
"Fall is a season of new beginnings," said Rev. Arthur Jones, senior pastor of St. Andrew Methodist Church. "Whether you're sending a child to school, beginning a new chapter, or simply looking for a place to belong, we invite everyone to celebrate with us and discover a community where faith can grow and friendships can flourish."
The Fall Kickoff begins with Back-to-School Blessings on Sunday, August 9, when students, teachers, administrators, and school staff will be celebrated and blessed during all worship services as they prepare for the new school year. Families are also invited to capture the occasion with back-to-school photos beside an actual school bus.
The celebration continues the following Sunday with St. Andrew's annual School Spirit & Tailgate Celebration, transforming the campus into a lively festival of school pride and family fun. Guests are encouraged to wear apparel representing their favorite school while enjoying bounce houses, classic lawn games, live entertainment featuring the UNT Drumline and a professional DJ, fishing at the campus pond, and a Spirit Station, where guests can show their school pride with glitter face paint, temporary tattoos, and fun spirit-themed activities. Classic tailgate favorites, including burgers, hot dogs, and sweet treats, will be available for purchase.
In addition to these special events, the Fall Kickoff Season offers an opportunity for newcomers and longtime members alike to explore Bible studies, small groups, children's and student ministries, music programs, camps, outings, recreation, volunteer opportunities, and other activities designed to help individuals and families connect, grow, and serve together throughout the year.
Fall Kickoff Events
Back-to-School Blessings
Sunday, August 9 | 9:30 & 11:00 a.m.
Special blessings will be offered during all worship services for students of every age, educators, administrators, and school staff. Families are invited to take photos with a real school bus following services.
School Spirit & Tailgate Celebration
Sunday, August 16 | 10:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Following worship, the community is invited to enjoy an afternoon of family fun featuring bounce houses, lawn games, the UNT Drumline, a professional DJ, fishing, a Spirit Station, and classic tailgate food favorites.
For more information about St. Andrew's Fall Kickoff Season and ministry opportunities, visit www.standrewmethodist.org.
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St. Andrew Methodist Church, founded in 1986, is an independent Methodist congregation in Plano, Texas, with more than 8,000 members. St. Andrew is committed to faith that is real, practical, and life-changing, while offering opportunities for traditional and contemporary worship, discipleship, and service locally, regionally, and globally. The church is home to Invite Ministries, its publishing house, and Beacon of Light, a mental health ministry. St. Andrew is a community of people seeking to live more like Jesus every day and to learn in deeper ways what it means to follow His teachings, live in community, and serve the world. 5801 W. Plano Parkway, Plano, TX 75093, www.standrewmethodist.org, (972) 380-8001