ON-THE-SOUND
A Letter from the Vestry
Dear Friends in Christ,
Grace and peace to you in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
As the Vestry of St. Andrew’s On-the-Sound Episcopal Church, it is our joy and privilege to welcome you into a glimpse of who we are. We are a faith community rooted deeply in tradition, nourished by worship and fellowship, and open to the Holy Spirit for what lies ahead.
For over a century, our parish has stood as a spiritual home on the coast of North Carolina. From our earliest days gathering for worship at Lebanon Chapel to the cornerstone of our current church building laid in 1923, St. Andrew’s has been shaped by the faithfulness, resilience, and vision of generations. In 2023, we celebrated our centennial year with joy, gratitude, and a renewed sense of call. We remember our past while embracing our future.
Today, we are a vibrant and inclusive community drawing people from Wilmington, Wrightsville Beach, and the surrounding areas. Our proximity to the water reflects something essential about us. We are anchored in liturgical tradition, yet open to the flow of new ideas, voices, and expressions of faith. Our worship is beautiful and reverent, shaped by the Book of Common Prayer and the rhythms of the liturgical year. Our music lifts hearts, our ministries serve others, and our parish life is marked by deep connection, warm hospitality, and shared joy.
We are proud of our historic buildings and grounds, sacred spaces that hold memories and continue to nurture ministry today. We are also proud of our ongoing outreach, including our preschool and children’s ministries and our commitments to local partners like Good Shepherd Center and Interfaith Refugee Ministry.
We believe that God is calling us into a new chapter of leadership and mission. We seek a rector who will walk with us, someone grounded in prayer and preaching, with a heart for pastoral care, a spirit of curiosity, and a collaborative approach to leadership. We seek a shepherd who will help us deepen our roots in Christ while inspiring us to grow and go forth in faith.
Whether you are discerning a call to leadership here or simply learning more about us, we hope that you will hear God’s invitation in these pages: Come and See.
With hope and gratitude,
The Vestry of St. Andrew’s On-the-Sound
Wilmington, North Carolina