Our Story: Founded in 1891, St. Andrew has always worked to meet the needs of God’s people. As the world has changed, so too has our ministry. An addition to the original building provided community and worship space during the 1920s. The congregation created Dial-a-Prayer to reach those who sought support and prayer via phone in 1954. In the 1990s, St. Andrew became a Reconciling in Christ congregation, which means that we fully welcome and affirm LGBTQIA+ individuals in our community. St. Andrew joined with St. John’s Lutheran Church (40th Street) in 2001 as partners in worship and ministry. We strive together every day to “Love Everyone Exclude No One.”
St. Andrew Lutheran Church is a diverse, evolving group of people who believe in Jesus Christ and are guided by the Holy Spirit. We are grounded in a Lutheran understanding of Word and Sacrament. In gratitude for what God has freely given us, we are committed to serve all people without expectation of gain.
The life of the congregation centers on baptismal living, and we are strengthened in that call by regular participation in worship, Holy Communion, the study of Scripture, and prayer. This enables us to go and serve everyone in our communities, welcoming and including all. We work individually and with others to be a living witness to Christ in all our various roles in our homes, neighborhoods, and workplaces.