Ministries

St. Andrew's seeks to support the faith journey of every member of our church family, and we strive to share Christ's love with each other and our community.

LITURGICAL MINISTRIES
Sunday worship is central to our life as a parish family. The Eucharist is celebrated three times each Sunday to nourish us to go out into the world to minister in the name of Christ. There are many ways for you to participate, including:

• Children's Chapel: Contemporary music, worship, and stories geared toward our younger children (and the overgrown kids who lead it!) every Sunday during the 10 am service. Chapel kids return to the main sanctuary for the offering and communion with their parents.
• Choir: Our outstanding group is led by Michael Cooley and performs a wide range of classical and contemporary works. Rehearsals are Thursday nights at 7:30 PM.
• Acolytes: An opportunity for youth to take a direct part in our worship services.
• Layreaders: Reading the lesson of the day to the congregation.
• Ushers: Assisting and greeting all that enter St. Andrew's.
• Greeters: Greeters welcome newcomers to Sunday worship services and answer questions about our parish.
• Altar Guild: Caring for the altar and the flowers, candles, vestments, and other symbols of worship.

HOSPITALITY MINISTRIES
Hospitality to newcomers and to each other is at the core of our community. This takes many forms, including:

• Nursery Care: Infants and toddlers are well taken care of during the 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM Sunday service as well as for special events.
• Friendship Circle: The women of the parish meet every Thursday at 10:00 AM for crafts and fellowship.
• Sunday Coffee: Everyone is invited to coffee or tea in the Parish Hall downstairs after church. This is our time to meet old friends, make new friends, and build community.
• Library: Our extensive collection is available to parish members to support our educational programs.
• The Shared Table: The Shared Table is a cooking ministry where one church family prepares meals for another that is temporarily unable to cook for itself. The meals are for fellow parishioners who need a helping hand, temporarily. They may be new parents, recovering from surgery, have fallen ill, etc. Volunteers of this ministry prepare meals as they're able to. If you would like more information, please contact the Rev. Connie Carlson.

OUTREACH MINISTRIES
St. Andrew's reaches out to those in need in our community.

• Jubilee Dinner: Parish members prepare and serve a sit-down dinner on the last Sunday of each month to those in need.
• Teen Feed: St. Andrew's joins with local churches to provide dinner once a month to homeless teenagers.
• Creation Keepers: a group of St. Andrew's parishioners focused on greening our church facility and grounds and care for God's creation. For more information click here
• Family Works Food Bank: A monthly food collection for our local food bank.
• Sister Churches: St. Andrew's is involved in a partnership in ministry with Holy Family Episcopal Church in Raineh, Israel, St. Andrew's in New Orleans, and St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in Nakiwogo, Uganda.

PASTORAL CARE
We are committed to assisting in times of illness, personal crisis, or spiritual need.

• Prayer Chain: Prays for the special requests of parish members.
• Healing Ministry: Prayers for healing are offered individually to those in need, during communion.
• Eucharistic Ministers: Take the consecrated Eucharist to those who are unable to participate in regular Sunday worship. Diocesan licensing is required.
• Friendship Circle: A weekly gathering of elders.
• Prayer Shawl Ministry: Prayer shawls are knitted or crocheted by volunteers and are offered with prayer to those in need.