Meet Our Staff
Minister: Dr. Jim Rigby
I have been pastor here at St. Andrew's for over 25 years. I have a love of world religions and a passion for social justice. My hope for ministry is to help people discover the deeper aspects of their own lives, to share life together with other seekers, and then join together to be a catalyst for making our world happier and safer for the vulnerable ones of our world.
Ministerial Assistant: Rev. Ilene Dunn
The forever story of God's boundless love embracing everybody and beckoning everybody to love one another: that's the story which St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church endeavors to live mindfully and heartfully, in fresh, new, contemporary and exciting ways. I love the all-of-us-together-for-the-sake-of-all-people journey which this story has engendered in and among the members of St. Andrew's. And so, though it is my job, it doesn't feel like a job; it feels like pure joy, to extend the inclusive hospitality of this church to visitors and to welcome new members into the journey's adventure. I hope you'll come along on the journey with us!
Director of Children's Ministries: Rev. Karen Gaudet
As an inclusive community, St. Andrew's asks of every event and activity, "What will be the children's experience?" "How will they participate?" My job is to help the commmunity create rich and meaningful opportunities for the children. I am excited about teaching parents and caregivers how to offer their children an enduring and joyful faith. In times of crisis I have resources and information that will help your child confront the great mysteries of life and death with courage and confidence, and am eager to share those with you.
Church Secretary: Diane Toussaint
As Church Secretary for over 35 years, I'm often the first person you see when you visit our church office and the first voice you hear when you call St. Andrew's. Many wonderful people have come and gone during my years here, but it always delights me to welcome those who are finding St. Andrew's for the first time. You will find here, as I have, a congregation full of bright, warm and loving people. I add my voice of welcome, and offer the services of our church office to help you enter the exciting world of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church.
Congregational Nurse: Donna Rutherford, RN
God has called all of us to share our gifts in community and to care for each other. As a Faith Community Nurse, I am called to a ministry promoting the vision of healing and wholeness of mind, body and spirit. It is hard to be healthy if you are alone in our world. In community, we care for one another, become connected to one another and give back our gifts. As Congregational Nurse, I hear the voices of those who are in pain and are experiencing health challenges. I hear the voices of those who have suffered the loss of a loved one or the loss of hope and courage. As a congregational nurse, I am called to be present, to listen, to advocate, to teach, to give health counsel, to educate and to pray for those in need.
Youth Director: TJ Robinson
I am really excited to get the opportunity to work with the youth. I moved to Texas from Missouri about 2 years ago to escape the cold winters. I have worked at Anderson Mills day camp the last two summers and I look forward to using what I have learned there to help the youth group to really get involved in St Andrew's and to build teamwork as well as seeking their own spiritual journey.
Music Director: David Marks
We do our best at St. Andrew's to provide a wide variety of experiences for our members and friends. This goes for our music, too. From classical to rock, from meditative choruses to jazz - you'll hear it all, at some point. We also keep in mind the importance of inclusion when it comes to music in worship. Our words in worship and lyrics in songs are free of gendered references to God, and our goal is to have no one feel left out. I hope you'll come give us a listen and also find ways to participate.
Accompanist: Marilyn Rucker Norrod
Links to
Coming Events:
Church-Wide
Garage Sale
Sat., Feb. 4,
8am - 1pm
Souper Bowl Sunday
Lunch, February 5th
Open Ears Concert
The Flyin A's
opening:
Danny Britt
Friday, Feb. 10th
Doors 6:30pm
Show 7:30pm
$10 suggested
donation
Gumbo Cook-Off
February 18th
6-8:30pm
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For Children:
Spiritual Formation
Activities
For Youth