Worship & Ministries

At St. Andrew’s, we believe faith is a lifelong journey that grows through learning, connection, worship, and community. We offer opportunities for people of all ages to explore Scripture, deepen their relationship with God, and experience the inclusive love of Christ.

Sunday Bible Study | Sundays at 8:45 AM

Join us Sunday mornings at 8:45 AM for a Bible study led by Pastor Barb and a lay leader. Using a restorative circle process, participants engage in meaningful conversation, explore Scripture, and learn from one another’s perspectives. We use a companion book alongside the Bible to guide our study. During Advent and Lent, the group explores the themes and Scriptures of each season through a daily devotional books.

Tuesday Morning Bible Study | Tuesdays at 10:15 AM

Gather with us on Tuesday mornings at 10:15 AM in Fellowship Hall for a welcoming time of Scripture, reflection, and fellowship. This small group explores the weekly lectionary readings alongside The Weekly Seeds, a resource published by the United Church of Christ (UCC). Together, we reflect on how Scripture speaks to our lives and our faith today. Coffee, snacks, and meaningful conversation are  part of our time together!

Children’s Faith Formation | During Sunday Worship

Children are not just the future of the church; they are an important part of our church today! Our Pray-Ground, a child-friendly space within the sanctuary, welcomes children to participate in worship in ways that encourage curiosity, creativity, and connection. We believe children should not only be seen but also heard, and we celebrate their presence and contributions as valued members of our faith community.

Rooted & Rising | Monthly Family Ministry

Rooted & Rising is our monthly family ministry, meeting from 4:00–5:30 PM on select dates. Designed for children and families of all ages, abilities, and structures, this program invites everyone to grow in faith together as we explore the inclusive love of Christ.

Each gathering features engaging biblical storytelling, mission projects, crafts, games, music, and, of course, delicious pizza! Through meaningful lessons and hands-on activities, families have opportunities to build connections, serve others, and discover how we can live out God’s love in our everyday lives.

At St. Andrew’s, there is a place for everyone to learn, grow, ask questions, and belong. We welcome and affirm all people, no matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey.

Join us every Tuesday at 10:15 to  study and discuss the upcoming week’s lectionary scripture and ways that we can connect with our current world based on the UCC’s weekly seeds.

Lay leaders leads topic specific studies to explore the scriptures, christian life, and ways to engage our current world through our faith.

Join adults on Sunday mornings at 8:45am to explore scripture and how God’s word is intertwined with our daily lives. The circle process format allows each person to speak freely and to listen to one another.

Choir rehearses weekly on Wednesday’s at 6:30pm  and performs during worship on a regular basis from September -June

Bell Choir rehearses weekly on Thursday’s at 6:30pm and performs monthly during worship September-May

Pipe organ and Piano are used during  worship each week

Special music offerings throughout our worship services as well as additional music performances through “Music on the Move”, Concerts from local musicians and musical groups, and recitals from our ‘own’ musicians. We also explore more contemporary music at times throughout the year.

MRT host regular food drives, mission trips, provide supplies for disaster relief, serves homemade meals to those without homes in Philadelphia, supports collections for Operation Christmas Child, organizes and assists with sponsorships of children going to school in Libya through Gods Precious Children, support creation of Thanksgiving baskets to provide ingredients for Thanksgiving dinner to local community members, packs items for local students meals through RamPacks, and Crop Walk to name a few . We promote fundraisers to support these missions such as annual hoagie sales, Nights at the Perk, Dinners  and BINGO nights. MRT meets monthly create ways to reach out to meet the needs of our wider community.

Find out more about our mission outreach.

Each summer for a week of mornings in July, we gather with children 4 years through 5^th grade to explore God’s word through fun activities, games, and more. Our VBS team focuses on the peace and love of Jesus. Our one-of-a-kind curriculum promotes an inclusive experience to better understand Christ’s love for ALL children.

A mission to create welcoming church grounds and honoring our historic church building through semi-annual clean-up days and regular maintenance and repairs. This team meets as needed.

Our altar guild team prepares our sanctuary throughout the liturgical year, decorates for special holidays and prepares the elements for our open communion services. The team supports weekly worship through keeping candles filled with oil, removing flowers after worship and preparing them to go home with members of the faith community or to someone experiencing illness or hardship. This team meets bi-annually with scheduled times to decorate and meet as needed. Members each take a month with a partnering member to do weekly tasks to prepare and clean up from worship.

Joyfully cooks, bakes, and serves our greater community through public dinners, special church events, Memorial luncheons, and our well-known farmer’s market pies. Come bring your culinary skills and join with us to serve the Lord through food prepared with love.

At St. Andrew’s, we believe God’s love is inclusive, affirming, and meant for everyone. Our Inclusion Team works to create a welcoming and accessible church community where all people are celebrated, valued, and empowered to fully participate in the life of our congregation. Through education, advocacy, and meaningful action, we strive to live out our commitment to inclusion, belonging, and justice for all. We welcome and affirm everyone, no matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey. To learn more about St. Andrew’s Open and Affirming covenant and inclusion team follow the link below.

Learn more about our commitment to inclusion