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Welcome to St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church. We have been involved in ministry of proclaiming the gospel in the Burke, Virginia community for 30 years.

The mission, vision, and values for our ministry are as follows:

Mission:   To set forth the teachings of Christ as

                  revealed in Scripture

Vision:      Develop an inclusive community

                  Share Christian Love

                  Practice responsible stewardship

                  Commit to strong outreach

Values:     We are empowered by God

                  We are based in a broad Episcopal heritage

                  We value a diverse membership

                  We offer the individual opportunities for
                  spiritual growth

                  We believe each person has a ministry

                  We seek to nurture each other in faith.

Come and join us, let us meet your needs for ministry even as you offer your gifts to enrich the lives of others.

God bless you,

Randall L. Prior, D. Min.

Rector &

History of Saint Andrew's Episcopal Church

St Andrew's was organized as a parochial mission of St. Christopher's, Springfield in November 1972. The first service was held at Burke Elementary School on December 3rd. Worship continued there through 1974, with services conducted by lay readers and supply clergy. In October 1974, the Rev. Randall Prior became St. Andrew's first full-time Vicar. Services were move to Orange Hunt Elementary School in December of that year. St. Andrew's became a church under the supervision of the bishop in January of 1975. Ground was broken for St. Andrew's first building on the Diocese of Virginia's Sydenstricker Road Property in February of 1978, and the first service was held in the new building on December 17 of that year. The Rt. Rev. David Lewis officiated the ground breaking for the expansion of the church on October 29, 1983. The present nave and sanctuary were dedicated on April 28, 1985. On January 27, 1990, Diocesan Council granted parish status -- this was the culmination of years of hard work, growth, and ministry in Christ's name by parishioners and clergy of St. Andrew's.

Saint Andrew's Episcopal Church
Mission Statement:

Saint Andrew's Church is a Christian community empowered by God and existing to set forth the teachings of Jesus Christ as revealed in Scripture. We are a diverse body with a broad Episcopal heritage. We seek to offer each individual an opportunity for spiritual growth and knowledge of God's grace. Key principles in our life together are development of an inclusive community that rejoices in sharing Christian love, and a strong commitment to responsible stewardship and outreach. Our hope is that each of our members will be enabled to conduct a ministry that will nurture others in faith and further our realization of these values.