Ministries
We commission ministries throughout the year during Sunday service. Teams are presented by sponsors and each team member dedicates their service. Examples of our ministries include the following:
Adult Choir
Conducted by our Director of Music, Jim Ferguson, the adult choir meets on Tuesday evenings at 7:30 p.m. from September to June, and sings an anthem at the 10:00 a.m. Sunday service. Additionally, the choir sings at Holy Day services, such as Ash Wednesday, Easter Eve, and Christmas Eve. During the summer, the Sunday service music is offered by various individuals or groups from the choir and parish, both vocal and instrumental.
Acolytes
Acolytes have a long tradition and history at St. Andrew’s. Youth in grades 3 through 12 serve this ministry.
Altar Guild
Our Altar Guild is a vital part of worship preparation and church upkeep.
Fellowship
Fellowship events include “deluxe” coffee hours, a “Happy Birthday Jesus” birthday party after our Christmas Eve service, Chocolate Sunday in February, Shrove Tuesday Mardi Gras Party, simnel bread on Mothering Sunday, and palm sandwiches on Palm Sunday.
Lay Eucharistic Ministry
Licensed Lay Eucharistic Ministers serve at the altar as Chalice Bearers and serve parishioners unable to attend church on a rotating basis.
Lectors
In a tradition stretching back to the earliest Christian communities, lectors read the Scripture lessons during the Sunday worship services on a rotating basis.
Properties
This ministry is responsible for cleaning, periodic maintenance and inspections, repairs and upgrades of the church building and grounds. It is also responsible for executing Capital Campaign projects and organizing quarterly meetings of the Church Maintenance Breakfast Club.
Outreach & Service to Others
The Outreach Ministry meets monthly on the 2nd Sunday of each month at 11:30 a.m. (It is rescheduled when the 2nd Sunday is a holiday.) Outreach is involved in many ongoing projects and activities with area organizations. In our MetroWest community, members of St. Andrew’s serve dinner once a month (2nd Friday, 5-7:30pm) to guests at United Way of Tri-County’s Pearl St. at Park, collect non-perishable food items for Daniel’s Table and Pearl St. at Park, provide gift cards at Thanksgiving for families via Wayside Youth and Family Support Network, collect diapers and diaper wipes for The Diaper Project at A Place to Turn, and knit Octopuses for Preemies. Other activities/events support organizations in Massachusetts and global organizations. New initiatives are in the works as well. If you are interested in learning more, please email outreach@standrewsframma.org.
Stewardship
This ministry drives the annual Stewardship Campaign and educates the parish about all opportunities for giving. This has included a recent and robust capital campaign.
Worship
The Worship Ministry meets four times each year and coordinates all aspects of worship life at St. Andrew’s including music, liturgy, and the worship schedule.
Ushers Ministry
Ushers support worship by greeting guests and congregants, presenting gifts and in many other ways that ensure an enjoyable service.
Some of the worthy initiatives we support…
A Place to Turn:
Provide diaper and diaper wipes
Boston Children’s Hospital:
Make and gift NICU Octopuses, baptismal blankets, blankets and wraps for patients and their families
Craftapalooza:
Make various hand-crafted items which are donated to local organizations
Daniel’s Table:
Provide non-perishable food and volunteer
Faith in Branches:
Ecumenical gatherings at local senior living communities
Family Promise MetroWest:
Provide meals
Giving Tree:
Support three local organizations with Christmas gifts
Katie’s Quilters:
St. Andrew’s provides space for Katie’s Quilters who make quilts for Lutheran World Relief
Pearl St. at Park:
Provide non-perishable food and serve dinner
St. Andrew’s Food Pantry:
Ongoing food collection
Wayside Youth & Family Support Network:
Give Thanksgiving cards and gift cards for families
If you are interested in learning more, please email outreach@standrewsframma.org.
Stewardship
The Stewardship Ministry meets monthly, from September to June, and provides yearlong education about many kinds of stewardship. In addition to implementing the annual Stewardship Campaign, the Stewardship Ministry continually educates the parish about opportunities for giving through long-range estate planning.
Worship
The Worship Ministry meets four times each year and coordinates all aspects of worship life at St. Andrew's, including music, liturgy, and worship schedule. The Altar Guild takes care of the liturgical vessels and linens, and prepares the sanctuary for all services. Though the Guild traditionally consists of women, everyone is welcome to serve.