St. Andrew's
is a biblically-based
orthodox church in the tradition of the Anglican Communion.
To further explore what the
Anglican Communion believes, read "An Outline of the Faith,"
beginning on page 845 of the Book of Common Prayer.
Click here for a link to the 1979 Book of Common Prayer.
Click
here for the Outline of Faith, commonly known as the
catechism.Some orthodox Anglicans
are troubled by some changes made to the Prayer Book.
Click here for the Outline of Faith as stated in the 1928
Book of Common Prayer and its
catechism.
St. Andrew's is a member of the
Convocation of Anglicans in North America, Anglican
Communion Network and an American Anglican
Council Affiliated Parish. St. Andrew's was formed in 1954
by a group of men and women who saw the need for a parish church
in Vestal. St. Andrew's called its first rector in
1955, and held it's first services in Vestal on Easter
Day, 1958. As a member of CANA, St. Andrew's Anglican Church
will continue to serve people from all over the Twin Tiers of
New York and Pennsylvania in at our new, temporary location at
Memorial Park Baptist Church,1013 Front Street, Vestal, New
York.
A Place for Friendship
Nothing compares to the joy of Christian friendship. That's why we
make it a priority to build lasting bonds between the members of our
parish family- bonds of genuine concern, caring, and commitment. Why
not come and experience St. Andrew's circle of friendship? Join one
of our small groups today!
A Place for Growth
St. Andrew's is a growing spiritual community rooted in Biblical
teachings.
To us, growing in the Christian faith is one of the most exciting
aspects of our parish life together. Through the many educational
programs for all ages that are offered at St. Andrew's, and through
our commitment to prayer, we can grow
in our knowledge and love of God. As we learn about the Christian
faith alongside others, we are discovering that our life in Christ
is a thrilling adventure.
A Place for Service
Just as our Lord Jesus Christ came "not to be served, but to serve,
" we accept our responsibility to reach out in Christ's name to
others. Christian service applies both to our ministries within the
church, and with those outside our parish family.
A Place for Worship
The primary reason that we meet together is to focus our
attention on God, offering Him our worship, and receiving His
blessing and inspiration for living. Every worship experience at St.
Andrew's is intended to be a special time of spiritual refreshment.
We hope this is what you sense whenever you worship with us. Join us
on Sunday at our 9 AM service.
