The Church of Saint Andrew was founded in 1708 and chartered by Queen Anne in 1713. The Church of Saint Andrew served as a hospital and headquarters for the British soldiers as the New Colonies fought for their freedom. The Rev. Richard Charlton served as the Rector of Saint Andrew's during this time. He was the maternal grandfather of Elizabeth Ann Bayley Seton, who was the first canonized American Saint of the Roman Catholic Church. Along with her grandparents; her father, brother and sister are buried in our historic cemetery. The Rev. Samuel Seabury was called to be the first Bishop of the Episcopal Church while he was serving as Rector of the Church of Saint Andrew from 1777 until 1780.
Throughout our almost three hundred year history, the Church of Saint Andrew has remained a strong and active faith community dedicated to prayer, fellowship and community outreach. During the course of the week, you will find men from Project Hospitality sleeping in the Lower sections of Hemsley Hall, Girl Scout meetings, Plays and Musicals being rehearsed and performed, Square Dancing, Tai chi, Recovery group meetings, the Sons of Italy, Concerts, and lots of evenings of eating, dancing and fellowship.
Over the last 295 years, the Church of Saint Andrew continues to be "the friendliest church in the valley." It is a place where everyone is not only welcomed, but embraced. A Church that is steeped in history, yet remains open to hear God's Call to vision into the future.
Please feel free to worship with us. On Sunday, we worship at 8:00am and at 10:00am. During the 10:00am Eucharist, we have Sunday School for children. Childcare is provided on Sunday and on special occasions.
We hope that you have enjoyed your time with us and that you will visit us again. Who knows, you just might find yourself adding your fabric to the quilt that we call Saint Andrew's.