St. Andrew's Episcopal Church

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.
rector blessing someone in Haiti

The Rector blesses someone in La Hoye, Haiti, November, 2009

Our Ministries

Worship Ministries
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
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
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.
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
10 North Main Avenue
Albany, New York 12203
Phone: (518) 489-4747   Fax: (518) 489-2370
Original contents © 2009, St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
Last modified: 31 Aug 2010