The Various Ministries
Overview
The organization for ministry at St. Andrew's rests in various committees and groups.
- As an example, St. Andrew's, through its Outreach Committee, established in 2008 an ongoing partnership in mission with the parish of Christ the King and the School of St. Jacques in La Hoye, Haiti.
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The Rector blesses someone in La Hoye, Haiti, November, 2009 |
Our Ministries
- Worship Ministries
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- Choir
- Provides music at principal services.
- Spiritual Life Committee
- Sponsors and supports programs for spiritual growth in the parish.
- Altar Guild
- Provides care of the holy table, vessels, and linens before and after services.
- Ushers
- Attend to the comfort of those attending services.
- Oblationers
- Assist with presentation of the offering during Eucharists.
- Lectors
- Assist in reading the liturgy during services.
- Outreach Ministries
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- Outreach Committee
- Provides leadership for the parish's ministry to its community, recommends grants to charities from parish funds, and advocates for individual involvement in outreach activities.
- The Shop
- Sells goods donated to the Church at very reasonable prices.
- St. Andrew's Haiti Mission
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St. Andrew's has established a partnership in mission with the parish of Christ the King and the School of St. Jacques in La Hoye, Haiti.
Donations to support the work of St. Andrew's Haiti Mission made be made online or by sending a check to the office marked “Haiti Mission”.
- Integrity Congregational Circle
- St. Andrew's Congregational Circle is an affiliate of the national group of Episcopalians called Integrity, an organization for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered persons and their friends. It meets occasionally for the purposes of support, spiritual enrichment, education, service to the parish and community, and advocacy for the full inclusion of all of God's children in the life of the church.
- Stewardship Ministries
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- Finance Committee
- Oversees the management of the parish's financial accounts, drafts the annual budget, and assists the Rector in preparing the financial section of the annual report.
- Facilities Committee
- Maintains the building and grounds, organizes general work parties, serves as liaison to vendors.
- Stewardship Committee
- Organizes the annual giving campaign, offers theological and educational programs to support stewardship throughout the parish.
- Hospitality
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Organizes and hosts the coffee hours and various special occasions when meals or snacks are served.
- Welcoming
- Welcomes and assists newcomers in becoming involved in the parish and its programs.
- Worship
- Supports the Rector's ministry by providing feedback, evaluation and counsel.