St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
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WELCOME TO ST. ANDREW’S … As the people of St. Andrews we acknowledge our gratefulness for the unexpected grace of God displayed in Jesus Christ. We look forward to the ways a diverse congregation can teach us more about the manifold love of God. Therefore, we commit to loving others as Christ loves us, welcoming all without reservation, without question, without judgment, without restriction. We are committed to answering the call of the Holy Spirit, being a community of unexpected grace, and actively seeking reconciliation with those we have previously rejected. We repent of the ways we have said to others, " I have no need of you," and we commit to an ever deepening faithfulness to embody God's welcome to everyone. In particular, we strive to be a community of reconciliation where diverse ethnicity, culture, gender, age, sexuality, gender identity, political views, economic condition, mental ability, and physical ability are present and all are fully involved in the ministry of Christ we share together.
THE MISSION OF ST. ANDREW’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
As disciples of Jesus Christ, we reflect God's love in our commitment to hospitality, service, diversity, inclusion, and stewardship. Guided by the Spirit of God, we strive to become a more healthy Body of Christ as we work together to realize the potential that God has place within us. We are dedicated to learning and formation that will bring about transformation in the lives of the people who worship here, our community, and the world.
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Ministries
THIRSTING TO SERVE
"helping people improve their lives through access to sustainable safe, clean water." Loose change offerings collected at weekend services & benefit concerts have purchased hundreds of water purification units. Parishioners have traveled to the Dominican Republic to help in the education and installation of the units.
FAMILY PROMISE/IHN (Interfaith Hospitality Network)
IHN is a program for people who are underemployed & as a result, have lost their apartment or home. St. Andrew's is one of 15+ area churches that provide food and shelter for families as they work to find affordable housing and/or employment.
NORTH END COMMUNITY MINISTRY
NECM ministers to those in need on the Northeast side of Grand Rapids. St. Andrew's supports NECM's programs thru participation & financial contributions. Ministries include:
- Client Choice Food Pantry
- Holiday Baskets - Thanksgiving & Christmas
- Supper House - hot meal is served for 80-120 families twice a week.
- Celebrate Back to School Bash - school supplies, new shoes & clothes are distributed to children in need.
Samaritas
Refugee resettlement initiative. St. Andrew's is assisting a family in transition into our community.
Oasis Wednesdays
Community dinner provided at no cost to those who attend. Dinner is followed by programming for all ages.
Community Garden
2016 initial endeavor successful. Crops were plentiful & shared with congregation, neighbors & local food pantry.
Meals to go
The gift of nutritious meals in times of joy & sorrow are delivered to those in need.
Welcome Bread Bakers
Fresh baked bread is gifted to those who are guests/visitors.
Sacred Ground Race Dialogue Circles
Sacred Ground is dialogue series on race, grounded in faith. Small groups are invited to walk through chapters of America’s history of race, racism, and whiteness while weaving in threads of family story, economic class, and political and regional identity. The 10-part series is built around a powerful online curriculum of documentary films and readings that focus on Indigenous, Black, Latino, and Asian/Pacific American histories as they intersect with European American histories.
Sacred Ground is a resource coming out of Becoming Beloved Community, The Episcopal Church’s long-term commitment to racial healing, reconciliation, and justice in our personal lives, our ministries, and our society. This series is especially designed to help white people talk with other white people, while being open to all racial/ethnic groups. Participants are invited to peel away the layers that have contributed to the challenges and divides of the present day – all while grounded in our call to faith, hope and love.
1025 3 Mile Rd NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49505-3419
United States
