Service Committees
Here is a list of the various committees that have been established at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church. All members are encouraged to join any and all committees in which one has an interest. Each committee has a chairperson who is available to answer any questions associated with their specific committee. Please contact the church office to obtain contact information for any committee which you desire additional information.
Also, at least one vestry member has been assigned to each committee. It is not expected that vestry members should necessarily serve as committee chairs (that is up to the various committees themselves); however, Vestry members are asked to be a liaison between the committee and the Vestry and keep the vestry informed of the committee’s work and progress.
Altar Guild
The Altar Guild is responsible for scheduling altar guild members for services (Sunday and other), for church decorations and flowers, and for maintaining altar supplies and furnishings (in consultation with the Memorial Committee.)
Bereavement Committee
This committee is responsible for offering a reception to the families of those members who have died and have their funerals at St. Andrew’s.
Building and Grounds
Building and Grounds is responsible for maintaining the building and grounds - fire and public safety, maintenance and repairs, mowing, shrub and tree planting and trimming, electrical, plumbing, painting, furnishings, kitchen appliances, housekeeping, and consults with the vestry and the Priest-in-Charge regarding building use.
Committee for Addressing Insecurities in Health, Home, and Companionship
This committee aims to identify and address critical challenges faced by individuals and communities related to personal health, housing stability, and social support networks. The committee will focus on developing and promoting initiatives that enhance access to essential services, foster secure living environments, and strengthen relationships within the community to combat loneliness and isolation. Please click link here for additional information on this committee’s work.
Communications/Publicity
Communications and Publicity is responsible for everything we do in print, on social media, advertising, website, audio-visual, branding, content of signs inside and outside the church, and for the library.
Diocesan Council Reps
Diocesan Council Reps monitor communications from the Diocese regarding Council and attend the annual Council meeting
Executive
The Executive Committee (Priest, Senior Warden, Junior Warden) is responsible for major or emergency actions between Vestry meetings and for personnel matters.
Finance
The Finance Committee is responsible for reviewing financial reports, managing funds and investments, and for preparation and presentation of the annual budget.
Lay Readers/Ushers/Greeters
Volunteers who serve as readers during the worship services (e.g., Liturgy readings, and prayers of the people); ushers for the worship services; and greeters at the front door each week.
Memorial
The Memorial Committee is responsible to make recommendations to the vestry regarding the use of the Memorial Fund.
Memorial Garden
The Memorial Garden Committee administers the memorial garden.
Newcomers Committee
The Newcomers Committee assists in greeting visitors (obtaining contact information when possible/appropriate); following up with newcomers; and connecting potential new members with people and ministries at St Andrew’s.
Nominating Committee
Seeks and encourages candidates for the Vestry. Composed of Vestry members whose terms next expire.
Outreach
The Outreach Committee is responsible to make recommendations to the vestry regarding the expenditure of funds budgeted for outreach, and for identifying, selecting, and organizing and deploying volunteers for public events and outreach opportunities such as Hart Helps, Depot Days, and the Blessing of the Animals; as well as administering the annual grant program of St. Andrew’s.
Pastoral Care
The Pastoral Care Committee works in conjunction with the Priest-in-Charge to identify and respond to pastoral needs in the parish and the community, and includes Lay Eucharistic Ministry, “Prayer Force One,” Prayer Shawls and Card Ministry.
“Prayer Force One”
Prayer Force One collects and organizes names of persons desiring prayer, and prays for them as requested.
Prayer Shawl Ministry
This is a group of dedicated knitters and crochet masters who meet regularly from 10:00 AM until 11:30 AM every 2nd Thursday of each month. They create beautiful prayer shawls by either knitting or crocheting and pray as they stitch and talk and enjoy creating together. These are blessed and then given to church members and others that are known to need some comfort due to illness, life stresses, and bereavement. Work on shawls can be done in the group or at home. Please let us know if you know of someone who could benefit from receiving one of our shawls. Anyone who knows how to use a hook or set of needles can join in this activity.
Card Ministry
The Card Ministry sends birthday/sympathy/special occasion cards from St Andrew’s.
Social/Hospitality
Responsible for coffee hour scheduling special events such as Shrove Tuesday (Pancake Supper), Fifth Sunday Potluck, and social events such as Ladies’ Laugh and Lunch.
Stewardship
Responsible for planning and coordinating year-round stewardship.
Worship
In consultation with the Priest in Charge, responsible for liturgy and music, scheduling worship services, arranging for supply priests when needed, running the carillon.