Last Sunday, on Senior Sunday, graduating senior Lane Tompkins offered a moving reflection on faith, uncertainty, compassion, and belonging. Rev. Michael Singer asked that the parish share her sermon because of its honesty and grace. Lane’s words were a powerful reminder that faith is not about having all the answers, but about learning to trust God and love others well.

A group of parishioners from St. Andrew’s stands together beneath the shade of large trees at Airlie Gardens on a sunny spring morning. The group smiles for a photo along a garden path surrounded by green lawns and blooming trees during the “A Walk with Friends” gathering.

Sunday School and religious education help nurture children and youth in their faith through learning, discussion, and community. As another education year ends, we thank the volunteers, teachers, and parents who support the spiritual growth of young people at St. Andrew’s. Our children are still learning and growing, just as adults are. May we continue to honor the promises made at baptism and share in the responsibility of Christian formation with grace, patience, and love.

A reflection on the importance of family, faith, and shared meals, inspired by the television shows Blue Bloods and Duck Dynasty. Though very different families, both models emphasize gathering around the table to pray, reconnect, and give thanks. The article encourages families and church communities to make time for meaningful fellowship and spiritual connection.

Join us on May 17th for Youth Sunday at the 10:15 am service, followed by a joyful parish picnic in the new hall. Together we will celebrate our young people, give thanks for our teachers, and offer a heartfelt farewell to Lily Brown as she begins her next chapter. Bring a dish to share and come enjoy good food, fellowship, and gratitude.

In every season of the Church’s life, we are invited again into worship, into beauty, and into the quiet work of grace. As the reminds us, the aim of our common prayer is to ‘excite piety and devotion in the worship of God.’ These moments we share together—gathered, praying, celebrating—are not just memories, but signs of a living faith taking shape among us.

Children, parents, and all are invited to join us for a special Rogation Sunday gathering. Rogation Days are a long-held Christian tradition, dating back many centuries, when communities would walk the land, offer prayers, and ask God’s blessing on the earth and all who depend on it. This year, we’re honoring that tradition in a meaningful, hands-on way for our community.

A group of youth and clergy gathered at the front of a church for a Confirmation service, standing and smiling together in front of the altar. A bishop in vestments stands at the center holding a crozier, surrounded by confirmands dressed in light-colored, semi-formal attire, many holding service bulletins. The sanctuary features w“On Sunday, April 19, 2026, in the bright and living season of Eooden pews, a stained glass window, candles, and religious icons, creating a warm a

We offer our deepest gratitude to the Rector Search Committee for your tireless work, prayer, and discernment. Your faithfulness, wisdom, and unity have been a true blessing, guiding this sacred process with care and integrity. Because of your dedication, we now look ahead with joy and hope for the future of our parish.

With gratitude and joy, St. Andrew’s announces the call of The Rev. Dr. William J. Buracker II as our next Rector. After a season of prayer and discernment, we look forward to welcoming Father BJ and his family this July.

May 4–8, 2026 | 5:30–7:00 p.m. Looking to provide a nourishing meal and meaningful fellowship for families in need? This is a wonderful opportunity to serve. During the week of May 4–8, we are seeking two volunteers each evening to prepare a meal for up to three families (14 people maximum). Meals may be prepared at home or provided as takeout. Drinks and disposable items are already available at the Day Center. Volunteers are also welcome to stay and share the meal with the

Confirmation is the opportunity to claim for yourself the faith first spoken on your behalf at baptism. In the Episcopal Church, it marks a deeper step into Christian life, as the bishop lays hands on each confirmand and prays for the Holy Spirit to strengthen and guide them in faith, community, and responsibility within the Church.

On Easter morning, we celebrate more than an empty tomb. We celebrate new life unfolding all around us. As Fr. Michael reminded us, resurrection is not only something we believe, but something we are invited to live. As our parish history reflects, “By the grace of God, this parish has grown in faith, in love, and in its witness to the community.” That same grace is visible in these moments. These photos capture that living hope in the life of our parish, from the joy of ch

It’s Friday, a day of darkness, suffering, and loss, when hope seems gone. But Sunday is coming—a day of light, resurrection, and new life. Even in our darkest moments, we hold on, trusting that hope will rise again.

On April 22, 2026, our youth partnered with Addie Catz Sanctuary to assemble 21 adoption care packages for rescued cats. Along the way, they learned about rescue work, compassion, and caring for animals in need.

If you read my article last week, you will remember I have asked the children 5 years of age through the Fifth Grade, in our Christian education classes, to memorize the words of the Lord’s Prayer and Psalm 23 this Lent. These comforting words will last them a lifetime.

The Ninth Annual Shuck-On-the-Sound Oyster Roast brought parishioners and friends together for a beautiful spring afternoon filled with oysters, music, and fellowship. With special thanks to Kevin Davidson, the Hospitality Committee, and all who helped make the event possible, it was a joyful celebration of community at its best.

Each summer, young people from across the Episcopal Diocese of East Carolina gather along the shores of Bogue Sound for a special experience of faith, friendship, and outdoor adventure at Trinity Center. Camp Trinity is a summer camp program for students in grades 2 through 12. Set in the beautiful coastal landscape between Bogue Sound and the Atlantic Ocean, the camp provides a place where young people can step away from the routines of daily life and discover the joy of Ch

Prior to the season of Lent, I asked Caroline Johnson, our Director of Christian Formation, to have the children of St. Andrew’s On-the-Sound memorize Psalm 23 and The Lord’s Prayer during this Lenten season. I have asked this because these are words that will last children for the remainder of their lives. Over years of my ministry, in pastoral situations, I have prayed The Lord’s Prayer and Psalm 23 with countless individuals. Even for those not aware of what was going on,

Children in the Atrium explore the world of Holy Week by building the City of Jerusalem.