Ministries
Education for Ministry
Education for Ministry (EFM) is a four-year lay education program that provides an opportunity to grow one’s knowledge of theology, church history, and Scripture. Centered around weekly seminar group meetings, EFM provides people with the education to carry out the ministry they are called to in baptism.
Please contact the church if you are interested in joining a future class.
Communications Team
The St. Andrew's Communications Committee ministry creates and manages the church's communications strategies, including our online digital and social media presence. Committee members respond to and forward email and voicemail, as well as write, proof-read, and publish The Acts of St. Andrew's (the weekly e-newsletter). We welcome anyone who has communications talents (writing, editing, layout, graphic design, organization, or social media) they would like to contribute!
Lay Readers and Acolytes
Lay Reader and Acolyte roles are filled by volunteers. The acolytes assist clergy throughout the service by lighting candles and helping to set the altar for Eucharist. Lay Readers help enliven our worship by bringing scriptures to life by reading the passages aloud.
Altar Guild
Altar Guild is a ministry of lay men and women who maintain and prepare the altar and its furnishings for worship. They work in teams, usually on Saturday mornings. The altar guild may also supervise church decorations and flowers. The Vicar appoints a leader and invites members to participate in the altar guild.
Hospitality
Members of the congregation work in teams to provide coffee and snacks for fellowship after worship on Sunday mornings (commonly called "coffee hour"). Hospitality teams may also provide food and beverages for special events in the life of St. Andrew's.
Neighbors Feeding Neighbors
Since 2007 this ministry has provided more than a million meals to the food insecure in our community. Nutritiously prepared meals are made possible from donations by Independently owned restaurants and donations of fruits and vegetables from programs like Produce on Wheels. Volunteers prepare, package and deliver or prepare meals for pick up each week. Anyone who is food insecure, experiencing a life event that prevents them from preparing their own meals, and elders are among those who most often reach out for this service. Neighbors Feeding Neighbors is completely funded by donations. Volunteers are welcome and encouraged to join one of our weekly teams (9 am to noon).