The Calendar Tea is an annual spring fellowship event at Andrews Chapel.  It is one of two fund-raising events during the year.  Members and friends congregate in the afternoon following the 11:00 a.m. worship service.  The “tea” is actually more of a feast than a tea (as we usually think of teas).

The church family is grouped based on birth months.  A coordinator (birth month captain) is selected for each month.  The coordinator’s responsibility is to contact each person in his or her birth month.  Each birth month decides the theme and decorations for their table and how funds will be raised.  Food is ALWAYS a major part of that theme!

A financial goal is set by the Committee on Finance and approved by the Administrative Board.   Each birth month is asked to donate one-twelfth (1/12) of that amount.  Each month decides how it will raise its portion within the church guidelines for fund-raising.  Patrons can be solicited for this event.  The patron lists are available from the birth month coordinator.

In addition to being a great dining event, the calendar tea is also an important fellowship opportunity at Andrews Chapel.  The tea begins with a short program held in the sanctuary.  While the program is in progress, a group of impartial persons judge the tables.  Prizes are awarded in several categories.  One award is “ The Most Creative Theme.”  A plaque is also given to the birth month with the most people present.  A plaque is also given to the birth month reporting the most money.  That month then becomes the “one to beat” next year.  The Chairperson(s) of the Calendar Tea may decide to award prizes in other categories.  A favorite of the program one year was a brief fashion show.

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