The Search Committee has completed its interviews with our most recent candidates. After much thought, prayer and deliberation, the Committee has decided not to call either of the candidates to be our next rector. We know you are disappointed to be receiving this news, and we would rather not be delivering it. However, we are … Read more

Schola Cantorum is the diocesan choir of the Episcopal Diocese of East Carolina. Under the direction of Kevin Kerstetter, Schola Cantorum will sing Evensong in the main sanctuary of St. Andrew’s at 4 p.m. on Saturday, October 26. Evensong is an ancient service in the Anglican tradition. It is a brief service of about 45 … Read more

Join us for fellowship and a delicious Italian meal!  St. Andrew’s third annual Italian Dinner will be Tuesday, October 29. The social will begin at 6 p.m., followed by dinner at 6:30. If you are able to provide a dish, we would love assistance with the items listed on the link below. Feel free to … Read more

St. Andrew’s was instrumental in launching what is now the Beach Food Pantry. As the Beach Food Pantry approaches their 27th anniversary in October, they have asked us to focus our giving around soup. As you come to church throughout the month of October, please bring a can or two of soup to place in the … Read more

We have our final candidates. Over the next two weekends, some of us will be visiting them in their home churches, and we plan to have them visit us in October. Please keep us and these candidates in your prayers as we continue our discernment. — The Search Committee

St. Andrew’s hosted Harmony Café last weekend. Harmony Café is a monthly program of GEM Day Services that provides lunch and activities for seniors with mild cognitive impairment and their families. GEM Executive Director Sonnesso shared the following message and photos: It was a good HC, a lovely lunch, good music, great friends and a … Read more

Father Tom will provide a Blessing of the Animals in the Memorial Garden on Saturday, October 5 at 10 a.m. Photo by Robson Hatsukami Morgan on Unsplash

Many hands make light work — proverb first recorded in 1300s Please join the parish in helping maintain and beautify the church facilities and grounds. Tasks are available for all abilities and skill levels and lunch will be provided. Work will start about 9 a.m. on Saturday, September 28. Bring whatever tools you may need. … Read more

Dear Parishioners of St. Andrew’s: We have received a list of rector candidates from Bishop Skirving’s office. We are in the process of doing our initial vetting and are working to schedule interviews in the next month or so. We will keep you posted as we work through this process. In the meantime, please keep … Read more

St. Andrew’s By-the-Sea is conducting a search for a new rector. Please find our parish profile below, along with contact information for the Diocese Transition Ministry Officer.