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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Shrove Tuesday was a joyful celebration of fellowship, music, and shared tradition as we prepared to enter the season of Lent. In the Episcopal Church, this feast day marks a final moment of gathering before Ash Wednesday, inviting us to move from celebration into reflection. Thanks to your generosity, donations from the evening will directly support our youth program, helping nurture faith, leadership, and community among our young people.

Lent invites us into a quieter rhythm of prayer, reflection, and renewed intention. Whether through Morning Prayer, a simple candlelit moment, or reading from the Book of Common Prayer, this season offers space to draw nearer to Christ. Explore meaningful resources for all ages and discover simple ways to keep a holy Lent at home and in daily life. Come and see.

A welcoming church doesn’t start with signage or branding—it starts with people. When members practice small, intentional acts of grace, guests feel it right away. A warm introduction, an invitation to sit together, clear guidance, and patient kindness toward families all communicate belonging. Church culture is shaped not by programs, but by everyday habits that reflect the heart of Christ.

St. Andrew’s youth are leading a supply drive for Family Promise, an organization that helps prevent and end homelessness for families with children. We’re collecting household essentials like paper towels, laundry detergent, garbage bags, and cleaning supplies. Donations can be dropped off in the Old Parish Hall.

Lent begins on Ash Wednesday: 40 days of repentance and renewal, preparing our hearts to grow closer to Jesus before Easter.

A journey of peace is unfolding one step at a time. Nearly 20 Buddhist monks are walking from Fort Worth, Texas, to Washington, D.C., carrying a simple message of compassion, unity, and inner peace. Welcomed by supporters across the country and followed worldwide, the monks walk not to protest, but to remind us that peace already lives within each of us—and that even small steps can spark meaningful change.

During their visit to St. Nicholas’ Greek Orthodox Church, St. Andrew’s youth encountered the beauty and depth of Orthodox worship firsthand—from sacred iconography to treasured reliquaries that connect faith, history, and prayer across generations.

Summer Arts Camp 2026 is open! Children ages 4 through rising 6th grade are invited to a joyful week of art, music, movement, and daily worship at St. Andrew's On-the-Sound. Camp runs June 22–26 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Daily snacks are included, and the week culminates in a music performance and art show. Cost is $45 per camper.

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”