Worship with Us

Where to Find Us

Our address is 1063 Prim Rd, Colchester, VT 05446. We can be reached by phone at ‪(802) 658-0533 or by email at standrews@standrewsvt.org.

Our Tradition

We are a part of the Episcopal Tradition. To learn more about the beliefs and history of the Episcopal Church, click here. To learn more about the Episcopal Diocese of Vermont, click here.

A Warm Welcome

At St. Andrew's, we believe God loves everyone regardless of race, gender, or sexual orientation. We believe in spreading the message of God’s extravagant welcome, especially to the excluded and alienated, the spiritually homeless, the questioning, and those who may feel there is no place for them in the church. We strive to build a community where diverse people join together to worship, grow, and thrive. Whoever you are and wherever you are on your journey, you are welcome here.

What to Expect

Worship is held at 9 am on Sundays. The service lasts approximately one hour, including scripture reading, hymns, a sermon, and prayer. We celebrate Communion every Sunday, and Christians of ALL denominations are welcome to partake. Scripture, hymn lyrics, and prayers are shared in large font on two large screens on both sides of the altar. Instructions on the screen indicate when to stand, sit, and make the sign of the cross so we're all on the same page. All our readers and speakers use microphones to ensure everyone can hear clearly. If you have a cause or person you would like the congregation to pray for, please add them to our prayer list. Check out this spreadsheet to see who is leading and participating in worship on Sundays. If you need help accessing or using the prayer list or the worship schedule, please contact our Communications Specialist, Rose Fisher, at (860) 967-5190 or by email at social@standrewsvt.org. We pass around a collection basket during the service, but contributing to it is entirely optional. Those who wish you can give online here.

If you can't attend worship in person, you can join us online via ZOOM by clicking the link in our calendar. When you join us online, please feel free to have your camera on or off as you see fit. For those who can't join us on Sundays, we upload videos of all our worship services to YouTube, where you can watch them anytime.

Please note that our services are streamed on Zoom, recorded, and shared on our YouTube channel. We take still photographs during our worship services, which are shared on our website and Facebook page.

Children and Families

Babies, children, and young people are especially welcome at St. Andrew's! At this time, we do not have a formal Sunday School, but we do have a dedicated children's room that is jam-packed with Christian toys, books, and games. We also have a changing table and comfortable nursing chairs available. Outside, you'll find a playground with swings and slides available for children of all ages under parental supervision. Youngsters are welcome to come and go from the children's room, to sit with their families, or to wander around as they see fit. We don't expect children to sit still or be quiet in church. Cries, noises, and wiggles mean our faith and church have a future! Consider sitting close to the front so that your little ones can see and hear all that is going on, and if you need to step away for a breather at any time, be sure to hurry back - we want you here! 

After Worship

After worship, everyone is invited to gather downstairs for Food and Fellowship. This is a time to get to know the members of our church family, chat, and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee and some light refreshments.

Wheelchair Accessibility

St. Andrew's is wheelchair accessible via the lower level of our building. Inside, we have a wheelchair lift to the Sanctuary. We use armless chairs, which can easily be moved aside or rearranged to make space for wheelchairs and other mobility devices. 

Dress Code

There is no dress code at St. Andrew's - wear whatever you feel comfortable in!

Parking

There is ample parking available in our parking lot and in the lot across the street. 

Covid-19 Precautions

We no longer require masks, but anyone who feels more comfortable wearing one is very welcome to do so. Masks are available at the back of the church should you want one. We also have an air filtration system that we use during services during the cold months. Communion wine is now served in individual glasses rather than a shared cup, and during the service, when we offer each other the sign of peace, we make a peace sign with our hands rather than exchanging handshakes.