Our Rector

The Reverend Barbara Lewis was installed as Rector of St. Andrew's in October 2005. Barbara was ordained to the Episcopal diaconate in 1993 and to the Episcopal priesthood in 1999 in the Diocese of Pennsylvania.

Before coming to St. Andrew’s, Barbara served as Interim Rector at Grace Episcopal Church in Alvin, Texas; Associate Rector and Locum Tenens at St. Thomas the Apostle Episcopal Church in Nassau Bay, Texas; Associate Vicar at Lord of the Streets Church in Houston; and Deacon at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Yardley, Pennsylvania. She has taught at the Diocesan school for the training of spiritual directors, and serves as a spiritual director to people from a variety of faith traditions. Before being ordained into the Episcopal priesthood, Barbara worked as a nationally certified psychoanalyst for more than 20 years.

Our Vestry

The vestry is the governing body of the church, composed of men and women elected at the annual parish meeting in January. The vestry meets approximately once a month with the rector to set policies, administer funds, and oversee the operation of the church. In addition, vestry members are assigned to committees that oversee the ministries of the church. Vestry members are elected for staggered three-year terms.

Marianne Haynes, Senior Warden

Oversees church operations and committees.

Christine Barker, Junior Warden 

Oversees and coordinates property maintenace for the church, building and grounds 

Mike McCurley, Assistant Junior Warden

Oversees and coordinates property maintenace for the church, building and grounds

Wayne Berry, Outreach Chair

Develops and maintains community outreach ministries that seek to meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of people in crisis, particularly the poor, outcast, sick, and lonely

Mary Pauline McElroy, Christian Education Chair

Oversees Christian education for adults and youth in our parish, paying particular attention to Sunday morning education, seasonal education offerings, and member participation.

Tony Brown, Finance Chair

Responsible for parish finances, paying particular attention to the monthly balance sheets, annual budget, pledge statements, and annual audit

Jack Ogg, Stewardship Chair

Oversees the annual parish pledge drive, year-long stewardship education, time and talent surveys, and ministry recruitment

PJ Arendt-Ford, Parish Events Co-Chair

Creates and organizes special parish celebrations, including festivals, recreational activities, and parties

Jim Denzler, Liturgy Chair

Coordinates all aspects (music, Altar Guild, ushers, liturgical leaders) of the liturgies of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, including the regular Sunday celebrations of the Holy Eucharist, special/seasonal liturgies, weddings, and funerals

Laurie Hardwick, Communications Chair

Coordinates production of the parish newsletter and other internal publications and communicates with the media regarding church events

Georgia Kirk, Parish Events Co-Chair

Creates and organizes special parish celebrations, including festivals, recreational activities, and parties

Sarrah Moseley, Welcoming/Newcomers Chair

Directs outreach and communications efforts for new members and visitors to St. Andrew's

Virginia Lindsay, Treasurer

Works closely with Finance chair to manage parish finances and oversee monthly cash flow