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Come Let us Worship the Lord!
Sunday, October 25, 2020 at 9:30 a.m. This Sunday our service will be streamed live on our YouTube channel. Click here to watch. The bulletin for the service can be found here. If you would like to attend the service in person click here to register. Online registration is required. The service will be recorded and available here to watch at any time (after 11:00 a.m. on . 10/18). ALL ST. ANDREW'S WORSHIP VIDEOS CAN ALSO BE FOUND ON OUR YOU-TUBE CHANNEL (St. Andrew's Episcopal Boca Grande: click here |
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A new offering of Men's Bible Study and Fellowship via Zoom begins
Tuesday, October 20th at 8:30 EST with Fr. Chris Gray, facilitator
We all want a faith that won't let us down in times of trouble or loss, uncertainty or fear. A faith that can pull us through the worst--and best--times in our lives. This is the kind of faith that James writes about. It is a faith that we must practice day by day.
The book of James will be the starting point for thoughtful conversation and spiritual reflection. James’ overall theme is of patient perseverance during trials and temptations. James writes to encourage his readers to live consistently with what they have learned in Christ. Few books in the New Testament are better known or more often quoted as the Letter of James.
This is a great group of men who draw from many different denominations. Lively fellowship and conversation are the order of the day.
The book of James will be the starting point for thoughtful conversation and spiritual reflection. James’ overall theme is of patient perseverance during trials and temptations. James writes to encourage his readers to live consistently with what they have learned in Christ. Few books in the New Testament are better known or more often quoted as the Letter of James.
This is a great group of men who draw from many different denominations. Lively fellowship and conversation are the order of the day.
click the video below for a special message from Fr. Chris
Information about visiting the church office or attending services at St. Andrew's
While St. Andrew's leadership understands there are risks to beginning live services again, we are taking every precaution we can to protect our community. Every aspect of reopening has been intentionally designed to reduce touch points, to contain the flow of people inside the building, and to maintain required social distancing of 6 feet. Please take these precautions seriously as a way of loving and serving our community.
Please do a self-screening prior to coming to St. Andrew's using these 2 questions:
1. Have you experienced any of these symptoms in the last 72 hours?
2. Have you been in close contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19?
During your self-screening if you answered “yes” to any of these questions, please stay home and do not attend the service.
Wearing a mask is required during the service except for the brief time while taking communion. Please bring one for yourself and each member of your household. If you forget, we will provide disposable masks at the door.
Please maintain social distance of 6 feet at all times.
KNOW BEFORE YOU ARRIVE for WORSHIP...
Please do a self-screening prior to coming to St. Andrew's using these 2 questions:
1. Have you experienced any of these symptoms in the last 72 hours?
- Fever of 100.4 or higher in preceding 48 hours
- Cough
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- Chills
- Repeated shaking with chills
- Muscle pain
- Headache
- Sore throat
- New loss of taste or smell
2. Have you been in close contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19?
During your self-screening if you answered “yes” to any of these questions, please stay home and do not attend the service.
Wearing a mask is required during the service except for the brief time while taking communion. Please bring one for yourself and each member of your household. If you forget, we will provide disposable masks at the door.
Please maintain social distance of 6 feet at all times.
KNOW BEFORE YOU ARRIVE for WORSHIP...
- Masks are required to be worn at all times.
- Online Registration for services is required. Please see the link at the top of the page. Seating is limited to 30 people (18% capacity).
- Touch less hand sanitizers have been positioned just inside the doors of the church
- The inside of the church will be sanitized using a fogger before and after each service
- The offering plate will not be passed around to minimize touching
- The Peace will be exchanged by a simple nod
- Holy Communion will be in one kind (i.e. only the bread).
- signage indicating 6 ft separation is clearly indicated on the floor of the church
- bulletins will be preset in the pews - no BCP or Hymnal required
- the first two pews on either side of the church have been cordoned off to allow space between the worship team and congregation
- the service will be limited to 35-40 minutes to minimize exposure
- there will be no singing
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Hello everyone! I am excited to start a new journey with you here at St. Andrew’s!
A little bit about me: I grew up in a country town in middle Indiana and true to form my first love was indeed basketball – think the movie Hoosiers with Gene Hackman. I attended a small (at that time) Catholic College in Indianapolis on a basketball scholarship. After earning my bachelor’s degree and not sure what to do with myself, I decided I needed more discipline and direction in my life and enlisted in the United States Army. This is undoubtedly the best decision I have made in my entire life as it would set the course and compass for my life. I ended up deciding at the rank of Sergeant that I wanted to be an officer and ultimately achieved that goal in May 2005.
I have earned two master’s degrees, one in Information Systems (2006) and a second in Management (2015). I ended my military career in 2016 as a Captain where I medically retired out of the Army Reserve, more on why I medically retired later. Since leaving the military I have worked for a local police department as their Communications Manager and most recently at my City’s local Fire Department as the Chief of Administration. I only recently left my last position to pursue other endeavors – that was not possible being tied to a desk and an office full-time!
Well, I have tried to sum up the last 20 years in a few sentences, please if you are in the area – stop in for coffee and a chat! I will leave with a fun fact about myself – I am a left below the knee amputee as of last year – another best decision! God Bless you and I look forward to working with each one of you!
Amy's first day was September 22nd. There will be a period of transition as Amy gets up to speed, but I hope you will join me in welcoming her to the parish staff. Her e-mail will remain the same as Pam's: mail@standrewsbocagrande.org
A little bit about me: I grew up in a country town in middle Indiana and true to form my first love was indeed basketball – think the movie Hoosiers with Gene Hackman. I attended a small (at that time) Catholic College in Indianapolis on a basketball scholarship. After earning my bachelor’s degree and not sure what to do with myself, I decided I needed more discipline and direction in my life and enlisted in the United States Army. This is undoubtedly the best decision I have made in my entire life as it would set the course and compass for my life. I ended up deciding at the rank of Sergeant that I wanted to be an officer and ultimately achieved that goal in May 2005.
I have earned two master’s degrees, one in Information Systems (2006) and a second in Management (2015). I ended my military career in 2016 as a Captain where I medically retired out of the Army Reserve, more on why I medically retired later. Since leaving the military I have worked for a local police department as their Communications Manager and most recently at my City’s local Fire Department as the Chief of Administration. I only recently left my last position to pursue other endeavors – that was not possible being tied to a desk and an office full-time!
Well, I have tried to sum up the last 20 years in a few sentences, please if you are in the area – stop in for coffee and a chat! I will leave with a fun fact about myself – I am a left below the knee amputee as of last year – another best decision! God Bless you and I look forward to working with each one of you!
Amy's first day was September 22nd. There will be a period of transition as Amy gets up to speed, but I hope you will join me in welcoming her to the parish staff. Her e-mail will remain the same as Pam's: mail@standrewsbocagrande.org
Vestry Zoom meeting |
WAYS TO STAY CONNECTED
Don't let your grandchildren be the only ones learning something new during this Corona-virus outbreak... Our Vestry can do it...so can you! Join a St. Andrew's meeting by following these steps. We are offering Bible Studies for Men and Women, Weekly Contemplative Prayer and Ministry group meetings like Finance and Outreach and more! CLICK HERE for more info on how to join in. |
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Physical Address:
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church 390 Gilchrist Avenue Boca Grande, FL 33921 Phone: 941-964-2257 Sunday Worship Schedule
January - April 8:00 a.m. - Holy Eucharist 10:00 a.m. - Holy Eucharist May - December 9:30 a.m. - Holy Eucharist |
