St. Andrew's Episcopal Church

Announcements

• ANNOUNCEMENT: Services canceled indefinitely (Coronavirus)

  Due to the serious Coronavirus outbreak St. Andrew's is canceling services indefinitely in accordance with the recommendations of health officials, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, our Presiding Bishop Michael Curry and our Bishop Diocesan Mark Van Koevering.

  Please visit our Diocesan website to read Bishop Mark's letter.
  Also scroll down on that page for more information and click on the links to multiple resources.
  http://diolink.org/diolex/index.php/coronavirus/

  Diocesan resources for prayer and worship at home can be found on our Diocesan website:
  http://diolink.org/diolex/index.php/church-at-home/

  Thank you. Please wash your hands, avoid crowds and stay healthy!

• Sheri Estill Honored at Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration

  

  At the annual Unity Breakfast and Freedom March in Lexington on January 20th our wonderful parishioner Sheri Estill was honored with a special award. Every year a Unity Award is given to recognize a person or organization for outstanding service in the Lexington community. This year the Unity Award was granted to The Nest - Center for Women, Children, and Families. Sheri Estill, Director of Community Engagement, was featured in a video about The Nest, and she received the award on behalf of The Nest. 

  To read this story (and more!) in the Diocesan newsletter, click here.

• Christmas Eve 7pm Holy Eucharist Rite II

   

  Our 7pm Holy Eucharist Rite II Christmas Eve service will begin with a short Carol Sing. The Rev. Nancy Farley will be our Celebrant. All are welcome!
  (There is no service at St. Andrew's on Christmas Day.)

  Merry Christmas! 

• The Rt. Rev. Mark Van Koevering will be with us on Dec. 1!

  

  Please join us on Sunday, December 1, 2019 at 10:30am to celebrate the First Sunday of Advent. Bishop Mark Van Koevering, who was recently elected Bishop Diocesan, will be the Celebrant. The Rev. Nancy Farley will be with us, too! A reception will follow the service. As always, all are welcome!   

• Funeral Service Announcement for Arlene Nunn Schreiber

  

  We at St. Andrew's have lost a dearly beloved sister. Arlene Nunn Schreiber died on Sunday, October 6. Her funeral service will take place on Saturday, October 12 at 1pm with The Rev. Nancy Farley presiding. All are welcome. 

  Parking is available in the Transylvania University parking lot directly across 4th St. Please CLICK HERE to print out the parking permit and leave it on your dashboard.  
  
  Arlene's obituary can be found HERE. 

  May she rest in peace and rise in glory.

   

• Farewell to The Rev. Marcia Hunter

  Please join us for an opportunity to say farewell to The Rev. Marcia Hunter, who served The Episcopal Diocese of Lexington in many congregations and in numerous different ways before becoming our Priest-in-Charge at St. Andrew's. Mother Marcia is moving to be back with her family in St. Paul, Minnesota.  

  On Saturday, August 31 from 2-4pm there will be an Ice Cream Social at Mission House to say goodbye and godspeed. All are invited to come and give Mother Marcia your good wishes. Mission House is located just a few blocks from St. Andrew's: 203 E Fourth St, Lexington, KY. 

  Sunday, September 1 will be Mother Marcia's last Sunday with us. Our Holy Communion Rite II worship service begins at 10:30am. All are welcome!