Where To Begin

Getting Connected

If you have a question about getting connected at St. Andrew’s, becoming a member, Life Groups, or serving, please contact the people listed.

The Membership Process

Baptism

The first and most important step in becoming a member is to be baptized. Baptism is the sign of belief in Jesus. Baptism symbolizes burial and resurrection, and thus is the mark of a believer’s identification with Jesus Christ. If you have already been baptized, let us know and we’ll get you started on the next steps to membership.

In addition to performing baptisms as part of our worship services, we also offer baptism by immersion for all ages in the ocean during the warmer months. Contact Erin Geiger (EGeiger@StAndrews.Church or 843.284.4302) for these additional dates. Adults who are becoming members and have not yet been baptized may also be baptized during our New Members’ Service, held 3-4 times each year.

Learning More About St. Andrew’s

We desire for every person who becomes a member of St. Andrew’s to participate in three things

  • Discover St. Andrew’s
  • New Members Service
  • The Alpha Course

Discover St. Andrew’s

Discover St. Andrew’s is open to anyone and is designed to help you learn more about church in general and St. Andrew’s Church specifically. The course is a vital link for you to meet other folks exploring membership and what it means to be a part of St. Andrew’s. It is also a good opportunity to find out how to “plug in.” In the class you will discover what we believe, how we function and those things we believe essential for the life of every member. The class is generally taught over two Sunday lunches and childcare is provided.

New Members Service and Adult Baptism

Shortly after the conclusion of our Discover St. Andrew’s classes, we hold a New Members Service. At this service you will join other St. Andrew’s members for a service of commitment and dedication. If you have not been baptized, your baptism may be scheduled for the same service.

The Alpha Course

The Alpha Course is a nine-week course examining the core Christian beliefs where no question is out of bounds and you are free to discuss as much or as little as you like. Even if you have been a Christian for years, we think you’ll walk away with a deeper, richer understanding of the faith. Each evening begins with free dinner followed by a talk, and ends with a small group discussion. Childcare is always provided.

Members of Other Churches

We regularly receive folks from other churches who wish to become members of St. Andrew’s. People come from a variety of backgrounds and faith journeys so we highly recommend that all those who wish to become a member of St. Andrew’s complete the Alpha Course and Discover St. Andrew’s. You should also notify your previous church of your decision to make St. Andrew’s your church home.

Membership in an ACNA Church

If you are a member in good standing at a church in the Anglican Church in North America, you may join St. Andrew’s by having a letter of transfer from your previous parish sent to:

Maddy Donaldson (MDonaldson@StAndrews.Church)
or via postal mail:
St. Andrew’s Church
440 Whilden Street
Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464