On The Island of Martha’s Vineyard
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welcome to st. andrews!
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
At St. Andrew’s, we welcome everyone who seeks to experience God (in some way) – and we respect the dignity of every human being. Whether you are a year-round Islander, a summer resident or guest, or a first-time visitor, we very much hope you enjoy your time with us. Come as you are, come be who you are, and see!
Faith in Action
welcome to st. andrews!
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
At St. Andrew’s, we welcome everyone who seeks to experience God (in some way) – and we respect the dignity of every human being. Whether you are a year-round Islander, a summer resident or guest, or a first-time visitor, we very much hope you enjoy your time with us. Come as you are, come be who you are, and see!
Faith in Action
welcome to st. andrews!
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
At St. Andrew’s, we welcome everyone who seeks to experience God (in some way) – and we respect the dignity of every human being. Whether you are a year-round Islander, a summer resident or guest, or a first-time visitor, we very much hope you enjoy your time with us. Come as you are, come be who you are, and see!
Faith in Action
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
About Our Church
We’re a small church located on a small island lying three miles off the southeastern coast of Massachusetts.
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church serves both year-round residents and seasonal visitors to the six towns on the Island of Martha’s Vineyard. At the heart of our parish life in downtown Edgartown is worship, and we rely mainly on The Book of Common Prayer (1979) as well as The Hymnal (1982) for most of our liturgy.
No matter who you are, no matter your background, your orientation or where you are on your spiritual journey, you are welcome at St. Andrew’s during our regular services – or at any time of day, when the front doors of our church are always open (except in the worst weather), welcoming visitors to a sacred space for personal prayer and meditation.
As Episcopalians, we believe that Jesus Christ is the son of God and our savior. Through Christ, we sense the boundless breadth and depth of God’s love for each and every one of us, and through Him we follow an unswerving pathway to restoration and reconciliation with God Almighty. Come visit and worship with us. There is joy here!
A Time of Priestly Transition
June 26, 2026
Put on your own face mask first before helping others.
Recently, I was on a flight and had occasion to be reminded of the advice to passengers, should oxygen be required, to put on your own face mask first before helping others. Being the lover of metaphors as you all know that I am, my thinking immediately went somewhere else, like Saint Andrews, and all of you as you prepare for a new journey in your ministry together. So yes, my final advice is to put on your own face mask before helping others! Attend to your own spiritual disciplines, your own spiritual growth, your own faithfulness in worship and your wonderful care for one another as you continue your commitment to support and care for those outside the walls of this amazing church – the little church that can. Be true to yourselves, love your new Rector and continue to be a beacon of hope for all those on this island and beyond who need your care and compassion. I’m sure you will all continue to do great things.
I promised the Bishop I would stay away for at least a year, which is appropriate. The new rector needs time and space to establish his or her ministry without my hanging around. However, it is a small island, and I am not going anywhere. So if we run into each other in the produce section at Stop & Shop, we can say hello and chat. Until your new Rector arrives, you are in good hands with Father Bob Edmunds, who will be keeping more or less the same office hours as I have – Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9 to 1. in the event of a pastoral emergency, he can be reached at 774-549-9154.
It has been an honor and a privilege to serve with you this past year and I wish you every blessing as you continue your journey in ministry.
Cynthia
Giving to St. Andrew’s:
You may now make a secure contribution to the ministry and mission of our parish by scanning the QR code to the left with your smartphone camera. The code will take you directly to our online giving page, where you can make one-time or recurring gifts safely and conveniently.
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