St. Andrew's celebrates the diversity of worship styles found within the Anglican Communion and afforded by our Book of Common Prayer. In keeping with the heritage of St. Andrew's, we offer two traditional language services each Sunday morning. The first is a contemplative service of Holy Communion at 7:45 a.m. in the church. In this service there is an atmosphere of worshipful reverence and an opportunity for individual and corporate prayer. The service is conducted without music and with faithful adherence to liturgical form. The second traditional service on Sundays is held at 10:45 also in the church. This service alternates between Morning Prayer and Holy Communion. The great hymns and canticles of our Anglican heritage are duly incorporated into the fabric of worship. These are accompanied by our organist/choirmaster on a recently revitalized Schantz pipe organ. The vested chancel choir offers offertory anthems and service music changing with and reflective of the liturgical calendar.
Additionally, the parishioners worshiping at this service enjoy a unique social identity within the family of St. Andrews. Small groups of parishioners regularly meet during the week for study, prayer and fellowship. Quarterly lunches are held on Sundays after church and times of social gathering are found after all services. A strong community of faithful believers has grown up through the worship and camaraderie at this service. One of its strengths is the wide range of ages served through this service. Children worship with their families for the first portion of the service and then join other children for Christian instruction. On a typical Sunday morning worshipers from their early twenty’s to their mid ninety’s are present. All are embraced within the framework of Christian love and acceptance. We would enjoy the opportunity to welcome you to our services!
For information on the Traditional Choir or the Internship Program contact: Mark Bebensee, Organist/Choir Master (843.284.4357 or Email Mark.)