Our Core Values & Practices

 

  • Biblically Centered and Traditional:
     Our worship is grounded in Holy Scripture and shaped by Anglican tradition dating back to 1549.

  • Liturgical in Worship and Prayer:
     We follow the Anglican Church in North America's liturgy using the Book of Common Prayer 2019. Our services include traditional hymns, sung psalms, and sacramental expressions of faith.

  • Evangelical and Sacramental Focus:
     Theologically, we align with the evangelical and sacramental streams of Anglicanism. While open to charismatic expressions, they are not our primary emphasis.

  • Welcoming and Loving:
     We embrace newcomers with open arms, offering them both spiritual support and practical ways to get involved.

  • Outreach-Oriented:
     Our church is growing in outward focus, actively serving our community through events, disaster relief, and ministry partnerships.
Biblically Centered and Traditional:

Saint Andrew's is traditional in our approach to life and worship. Holy Scripture provides the primary  foundation of our worship, interpreted through the Anglican tradition that dates back to 1549. We  express our core values in our worship service, as well as other opportunities for preaching and teaching. Theologically, Saint Andrew’s is closer to the evangelical and sacramental streams of Anglicanism. Some members are open to the charismatic stream of the church, but it is not a main focus for the congregation.  

Liturgical in Worship and Prayer:

Saint Andrew's follows the liturgy of the Anglican Church in North America and the Book of Common Prayer 2019. We are open to Biblically-grounded charismatic practices, such as healing prayer and the  laying on of hands during communion. 

Saint Andrew’s music draws on both traditional Anglican Hymnody and the rich musical heritage of the  American South. Our hymnals, The Hymnal 1982 and The Rejoice Hymnal reflect this convergence. We  have several organists on rotation, who lead us in singing. We sing service music, including the Psalms.

Welcoming and Loving:

Saint Andrew's welcomes visitors and newcomers. We are happy to minister to their needs and to offer  opportunities for newcomers to serve the Lord through the many ministries and activities of the church. 

Outreach Oriented:

Saint Andrew's is shifting our focus from inward to outward by hosting events in the community. Our  outreach ministries function throughout the year to meet needs that arise in our congregation or  community. In 2024 we hosted Stations of the Cross on Good Friday at a local park, as well as a  community wide hymn sing in conjunction with our 125th anniversary. Saint Andrews, working alongside  Anglican Relief and Development, was the first congregation in Douglas to offer disaster relief items  following Hurricane Helene. We seek additional opportunities for 2025. 

Our Mission and Vision

Our Mission
Saint Andrew's Anglican Church is a welcoming, loving family of believers; we are biblically-centered, based in a common prayer and liturgy that connects us to God and each other; we exist to reach out to our community, the nation and the world.
Our Vision
Saint Andrew's Anglican Church will be a multi-generational family with programs for all ages; we will continue to grow our family while staying true to our mission.

In the coming years, Saint Andrew’s intends to develop programs that reach our community with the  love of God. These emphasize both strong discipleship and active evangelism.