Welcome to Saint Andrew! We're always honored and eager to welcome travelers, seekers, inquirers, catechumens, family, friends, and all other guests into our beloved parish! We look forward to the chance to get to know you during your visit, whether it's for one of our various prayers services, or even for a Divine Liturgy. Please feel free to EMAIL us if you are planning ahead, especially if coming from another Orthodox Church and hoping to receive communion. You are certainly urged to stick around afterward for coffee and/or a meal after the service, allowing us a chance to connect with one another.
A New Experience! If you've never been to an Orthodox Church before, you may have some questions after experiencing this ancient Christian Tradition. Our community of believers come from a wide variety of backgrounds and religious journeys and would love to hear your story! We also house a small bookstore in our building that contains many wonderful introductory resources and inspiring products for sale. Below we've provided a couple of resources to help assist you in feeling more comfortable with what to expect when you come.
12 Things I Wish I'd Known... You may find the article linked here to clarify some common "felt differences" in a first-time visit to the Orthodox Church. We endeavor to continue learning and growing in a culture of humility before God as we experience the gift(s) of His presence. It is fair to say that the general approach in our gatherings is more "traditional" since we are striving to be faithful to the Way given to us. Since there is so much variation in the contemporary landscape of church experiences, please take a moment to review some etiquette FAQs.
Let Us Attend! There are many great resources available online regarding general understood practices in any Orthodox Church you may visit. The best overall guidance is to strive to show true reverence to God along with deferential respect to the needs of others around you. It is quite common for visitors to simply observe without being compelled or pressured to participate fully without proper understanding. If you have any specific questions or accommodations, we'd love to help out. In the mean time, we thank you for your courtesy and patience!
