61 Seminary Ridge, Gettysburg, PA 17325
St Mark congregation is encouraged to support Rev. Seminarian Andy Taminger as he invests himself in the work of preparing for the ministry of the Gospel Jesus Christ. Through his journey, we as a congregation can participate.
August 15, 2021 – Rev. Seminarian Andy Taminger begins Seminary at Gettysburg Campus
August 27, 2021 – Andy finished his first class at ULS, Summer Greek! Εἰρήνη ὑμῖν!
Sept. 25, 2021 – Andy and the Seminary helped host the biyearly assembly of the Cusanus Conference.
Sept. 26, 2021 – First Sunday worshipping at St. Benjamin’s Lutheran Church in Westminster MD, Andy’s teaching parish for his first year of Seminary.
Oct. 16, 2021 – President Guy Erwin was installed as president of ULS by Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton. Andy was crucifer for the worship service.
Oct. 31, 2021 – Andy’s first preaching experience while in Seminary, worshipping with Jerusalem Lutheran Church in Westminster, MD.
Dec. 22, 2021 – Andy submits the last final paper, officially finishing his first semester at ULS!
Jan. 18, 2022 – The start of spring semester, first up: Preaching The Gospels Intensive Class.
Feb. 20, 2022 – Andy preaches for the first time at his teaching parish, St. Benjamin’s Lutheran Church. ( YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/HhMViWR672M )
Mar. 2, 2022 – Andy assists with the imposition of ashes at ULS chapel services and at St. Ben’s for Ash Wednesday.
Apr. 14, 2022 – Andy preaches at St. Benjamin’s Lutheran Church for Maundy Thursday, and assists with the conclusion of First Communion instruction for some of the St. Ben’s Youth.
Apr. 24, 2022 – Andy preaches at St. Benjamin’s Lutheran Church, “By Believing, One Sees” (YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/rK09CkIKJUw?t=1980 )
May 31, 2022 – Andy begins his Summer Unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) at the Riverside Regional Medical Center.
July 24, 2022 – Andy preaches at St. Mark! (YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/EWBM-EyKOms )
Aug. 19, 2022 – Andy completes his first unit of CPE!
Aug. 24, 2022 – The start of Andy’s second year at ULS. Andy is serving on the Worship Life Team, and as the Vice President of the ULS Student Body!
Jan. 2 – 19, 2023 – Andy flies with a ULS-affiliated group to Turkey and Greece, visiting some of the major cities and roads that Paul and the early missionaries frequented, as documented in the book of Acts and the Epistles of the New Testament!
I would love to hear from you! My mailing address is listed above. You can reach me by any means, on any platform!
On Saturday, October 16, 2021, Andy served as the crucifer and a communion assistant for the installation service for President Rev. Dr. R. Guy Erwin. As a first year seminarian, he was excited to be asked to participate in an event that included a sermon by Rev. Patricia Ann Curtis Davenport, Bishop of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod, and installation by Rev. Elizabeth A. Eaton, Bishop of the ELCA. Afterwards, he shared his excitement of getting to fist-bump Bishop Eaton! Here’s the link to the installation service, if you’d like to watch it (procession begins 25 min. into the recording): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vv4GG3Fr80o
We are very excited for you and wish you all the best on your journey!
Updates from Seminary Ridge: In addition to coursework, this past semester was full of adventures! I started ushering for a concert series called “Music! Gettysburg”, and I serve on the ULS Worship Planning Team while helping oversee the chapel sacristy. I also recently began serving on the ULS Gettysburg Student Council. Our Gettysburg community is small but mighty! Outside of seminary and church activities, I enjoy LOTS of coffee in my own homemade café, I hike occasionally on Gettysburg’s battlefield and the nearby Appalachian Trail, I explore farmers markets and shops around Southern Pennsylvania, I continue to teach myself about music and photography, and I spend time with friends and family when I’m safely able to do so. I look forward to a new semester in the Spring of 2022, and I hope to continue discovering new and incredible things about myself and the world around me!
Stay healthy, continue to shine, and be well 🙂
+Blessings and Peace+
Andy Taminger
We are so proud of you! Thank you for keeping us all informed on your studies and experiences as a Seminarian. God’s blessings to you.
Peace be with you. Spin and Shirley Krause
Music…yay! Let me know if I can help in any way.
Dear Andy,
I just listened to your sermon from a couple of weeks back. I enjoyed your message! Your presentation was welcoming. Looks like you’re off to a great start. Take care. God’s blessings. Looking forward to hearing more of your sermons and worship.