“The Twelve Days of Christmas” is more than a festive song. Written during a time of persecution, it served as a hidden catechism for Christians. Each gift symbolizes a core belief of the faith, with the “true love” representing God and the gifts reflecting Scripture, virtues, and teachings. What sounds playful is deeply rooted in Christian history and meaning.

St. Andrew’s On-the-Sound will offer a six-week adult formation series beginning Sunday, January 11, 2026, titled Aging GRACEfully. This series is designed for older adults and their adult children and will meet from 9:10–10:00 a.m. in the New Parish Hall.

We are pleased to announce the slate of vestry candidates for the Class of 2026: Stephen Clinard, Jane Mickelson, Melinda Rider, and Stephen Schillreff . These candidates will be voted on at the Annual Parish Meeting on Sunday, December 14. We give thanks for their willingness to serve and for their dedication to the life and ministry of St. Andrew’s On-the-Sound. Read more about each candidate: Steve Clinard has been a member of St. Andrew’s On-the-Sound since 2002. He and h

Confirmation is a sacrament—or a sacramental rite—in which the candidates “express a mature commitment to Christ, and receive strength from the Holy Spirit through prayer and the laying on of hands by a bishop”

For over a century, St. Andrew’s On-the-Sound Episcopal Church has been a place of worship, service, and connection along Wrightsville Sound. The First 100 Years is a beautifully written and richly illustrated book that tells the inspiring story of our parish—from its quiet beginnings at Lebanon Chapel to the vibrant ministries of today.