The Commissions and Committees of St. Andrew’s Church

Fellowship Commission
Donna Johansen, Chairperson

This Commission is responsible for maintaining and enhancing the fellowship ministry of the parish. It is responsible for coffee hours, special receptions such as for funerals, for special events such as the parish picnic and Twelfth Night party, and for developing new fellowship opportunities within the parish.

Outreach Commission
Kristen Garnett and Nancy Karas, Co-Chairpersons

This Commission oversees the outreach activities of the parish in the community, the nation and the world. Current outreach ministries include St. Andrew's Cares, Serendipity, Cropwalk, Covenant to Care, Food Bank collections, Habitat for Humanity, and the Christmas Giving Tree.

Pastoral Care Commission
Rosemary Price, Chairperson

This Commission is responsible for coordinating our various lay pastoral care programs and developing new ones. These ministries supplement the pastoral care provided by the clergy. Current programs include the following: St. Andrew's Shepherds, a group of trained parishioners who are available to provide one-on-one pastoral care to individuals in times of difficulty; Loaves and Fishes, a ministry that provides meals to parishioners in times of pastoral emergency; the Prayer Chain, a group of parishioners who pray for people at the request of the clergy or other parishioners; the Prayer Shawl Ministry, a group of parishioners who knit shawls for individuals who are ill or convalescing; Lay Eucharistic Ministers, parishioners who are licensed to take Holy Communion to those who are homebound or in nursing homes or other institutional settings.

Stewardship and Development Commission
Donna Gregory, Chairperson

This Commission is responsible for advancing the congregation's understanding of the theology and spirituality of generous giving in grateful response to God's blessings. There is an annual campaign for pledge commitments from all parishioners that gives everyone the opportunity to engage in generous giving and that provides the bulk of the financial resources to carry out the mission and ministries of the parish. There is also the St. Andrew's Legacy Society that recognizes parishioners who have provided for the church in their wills or other estate planning mechanisms.

Uganda Mission
Martha Hoffman, Chairperson

This group helps carry out our newest outreach mission. With so many in need throughout the world, an uncharted path has been opened for the parish to bring God's love to the suffering. Remembering St. Andrew's mission statement, "To deepen faith and transform the world as Christ calls us..." we are off to a great start with the Uganda Mission. Focusing on the support of orphans--including those at The Chain Foundation Orphanage in the Mukono district--is transforming not only the lives of children in need, but ours as well.

Welcoming Commission
Martha and Glenn Stewart, Co-Chairpersons

This Commission is responsible for identifying, welcoming and incorporating newcomers into the life of the parish. The Commission develops materials and programs for newcomers, and recruits and trains greeters and visitors. The Commission also will be developing ways of reaching out to potential newcomers.

Buildings and Grounds Committee
Art Seymour, Chairperson

This Committee is responsible for maintaining the St. Andrew's campus and through the work of volunteers, contractors and the sexton. The Committee periodically surveys the property, prioritizes maintenance, repairs and enhancements, estimates the cost of such work, and determines the most appropriate way of performing the work.

Endowment Committee
Ray Hencir, Chairperson

This Committee manages the parish Endowment Fund on behalf of the Vestry.