St. Andrews By-the-Sea exists to nurture and support the spiritual journey of all families and individual as we embrace Jesus’ invitation to love one another.
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Holy Week and Easter 2026March 23, 2026We hope you will journey with us through Holy Week and Easter, to celebrate the resurrection of our Lord, Jesus Christ. [...]
Vestry Update On StaffingMarch 13, 2026Expanding Our Horizon: New Staffing Vision
A Heartfelt Thank YouThanks to your generosity during our 2025 Stewardship campaign, St. Andrew’s is able to answer the call for increased support for our Rector and congregation. Over half of our pledgers increased their commitment by an average of 23%, leading to an overall 13% increase in pledges.
A Strategic Shift in StaffingIn response to our call for more support, we have spent time in careful discernment regarding our administrative and ministry needs. To best serve our vision of being a thriving, welcoming community, we have decided to hire two part-time positions instead of one full-time role. This approach allows us to bring in expertise for two distinct areas while saving the parish over $20,000 annually.
The Roadmap Ahead
Parish Administrator: Our first priority is onboarding a Parish Administrator. This role will focus on moving us “online” by modernizing our calendars and documentation, and “inline” as we transition from ACS to the new REALM system. We are currently finalizing the Job Description and aim to have the position officially posted by the end of the month.
Liturgical Support: During this transition, Lori will continue to provide her vital support for a few hours each week, managing bulletins, our parish register, and arrangements for baptisms, weddings, and funerals.
Programming & Ministries: Once our new digital systems are organized and online, we will finalized a Job Description for a second part-time position focused specifically on our programming and ministries.
We are so grateful for your continued commitment to our congregation and the wider community. We look forward to how these new roles will help us live more fully into our shared vision! [...]
General Convention of the Episcopal ChurchMarch 13, 2026The 82nd General Convention of the Episcopal Church will be held July 3-8, 2027 in Phoenix, Arizona, with arrival required on June 30th. The Diocese of East Carolina is now taking nominations for those who would like to serve as deputy. If you are interested in nominating someone, or yourself, please go to the link below. Nominations are due by April 13, 2026.
Click Link for GC Nomination [...]
JOURNEY WITH US THROUGH LENTFebruary 11, 2026This Lent, we invite parishioners to journey together through a season of prayer, reflection, and community. Join us every Wednesday beginning February 25th for a simple 5:30 p.m. worship service, followed by dinner at 6:00 p.m., and a Bible study at 6:30 p.m. Come as you are, deepen your faith, and walk this sacred season alongside others in our church community. [...]
ADULT FORMATION: Book of Common Prayer 101January 7, 2026Have you ever wanted to learn more about The Book of Common Prayer?
Please join us for a six week session for The Book of Common Prayer 101 where we will explore the history, purpose, structure and navigation of The Book of Common Prayer (BCP). We will learn about worshipping together through corporate prayer and Sunday Liturgy, understand more about prayer at home with the Daily Office and personal devotion and also gain knowledge in using the BCP as a rule of life for spiritual growth and integration.
Dates: April 12, April 26, May 10, May 17, May 24, May 31
Times: 9:30-10:15
Location: Parish Hall [...]
