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.
Upcoming Events at St. Andrew’s By-the-Sea
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.
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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: LIVING OUR BAPTISMJanuary 7, 2026For the season of Lent, we will be offering a five-week adult formation series centered on our Baptismal Covenant. Lent is a season of remembering both who we are and whose we are, and the Baptismal Covenant gives us shared language for that work and for how God shapes us over time through worship, repentance, community, and love of neighbor.
The series will be led by multiple presenters on Sundays at 9:30 a.m., beginning February 22nd through March 22nd. Please join us in the season of Lent as we slow down and reflect on the promises we renew together, not as abstract ideals, but as a lived pattern for Christian life. [...]
ST. ANDREW’S BOOK CLUBFebruary 18, 2025St. Andrews Book Club will gather on March 23rd at 5:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall to discuss the book Book Lovers by Emily Henry. All are welcome, just bring yourself! [...]
