Church family, are we living into our vision? Are we striving to meet our mission? If not, why not? and how can we reach the goals we have set for ourselves both personally and collectively?


Mission Statement

To love and serve God and our neighbor, by striving to meet the needs of God's people.

Vision Statement

To be a Christian community of faith where love lives, love works, to spread the good news of God's grace and mercy.



Our history is too much to be contained in one month! Check out the PDF by clicking on the link below. There is a wealth of information for you to expand your knowledge.


Black History Awareness

UPCOMING BIRTHDAYS/meetings

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Sunday Worship Bulletin

Ash Wednesday Service

6:30PM

March 5, 2025

31 History-Making Black Americans Everyone Should Know

These pioneering figures deserve to be celebrated.

By Michelle Darrisaw and Carlie Cooper


Click this link to read about each 

Thank you!


Our Black History luncheon was wonderful. Thanks to everyone who contributed in any way to make last Sunday special. A good time was had by all.

Congratulations to the newly seated Vestry members. Senior Warden- Carmen Wildgoose, Junior Warden- Lois Jackson/clerk, Dr. Giesle Greene, Andrea Appling, Jerome Rubin, Darcel Arrington, Les Blakemore, and Brenda Shepherd.

The Vestry will meet Tuesday, February 25 at 7:00PM via ZOOM

Current Vestry News


Vestry Summary January 28, 2025

Vestry Members in Attendance: Andrea Appling, Lois Jackson, Brenda Shepherd,

Jerome Rubin, Darcel Arrington, Carmen Wildgoose, Les Blakemore, Rev. Sharon

Absent: Will Seifert Kessell, Giesele Greene

We began the meeting with our Prayer and a Bible Study. Following the Check-in the

Clerk Lois Jackson presented the December minutes, which were accepted as

presented.


St. Andrew's Vestry met to review finances and discuss other church business.


Key Takeaways from the Vestry Meeting on February 25, 2025

The parochial report was reviewed and approved, highlighting steady attendance and outreach efforts.

The progress of the revitalization plan is stalled; a whole-church meeting is planned to reinvigorate efforts.

Shrove Tuesday pancake dinner planned for 5-7pm on March 4; light promotion approved.

The New Vestry is to be installed on March 10th, pending confirmation of members' participation.

Property maintenance updates: snow removal maintenance supplies needed, boiler inspection done, need for sturdy "No Cutting" signs for lots across the street.


Our meeting concluded with prayer at 9:05pm.


In Christ,

The Vestry

Thank You For Giving


Your financial assistance is still necessary to meet all of our obligations monthly. Please utilize the QR code on the right for donations.


PASTORAL TEAM

A Pastoral Team has been put in place, consisting of Will Seifert-Kessel, Brenda Shepherd, Jon Benjamin and Anita Pruitt. You may contact any member of the team for pastoral support.

The need for volunteers is ongoing as we no longer employ a sexton. Your service in cleaning is always appreciated especially in the kitchen and bathroom areas. Many thanks to all who consistently help out in all areas.


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