Hello and Welcome

St. Andrew's is a family-oriented parish that has enjoyed being in Methuen for over 100 years. Our parish is made up of people of all ages - from infants to seniors. Many people have been here since the beginning of the merger between All Saints, Methuen and St. John's, Lawrence (to become St. Andrew's, see history) while others have recently become a part of our parish family. We are made up of people who love God and love the church.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the church is temporarily closed

On-site Services and activities will not resume until it's safe to do so. Currently this is not until July 1st, per diocesan instruction.

 

St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
90 Broadway
Methuen, Massachusetts
(978) 689-0463

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Update from Rev. Joe

May 12, 2020

Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ,

I keep you all in my prayers at this time as we continue to endure the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. I pray that God is giving you strength to endure, the comfort of His love, and relief from the personal tribulations you face. I have been praying also for all people who are suffering medically and economically, for people working heroically to help them, and for people who have died and are now with God. I know you have been praying a lot as well. Please be confident that God hears you. And please remember Jesus’ promise in the passage from the Gospel According to John last Sunday, that whatever we ask in His name, He will do it.

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to present really serious challenges and dangers. This certainly remains true in our Diocese of Massachusetts. In order to be as prudent and safe as possible, Bishop Alan and Bishop Gayle announced today that our current restrictions on gathering together in worship are extended to July 1st. This is sad, particularly for us at Saint Andrews, my last Sunday with you being June 7th, when I retire from parish ministry. We had planned to be together that day in a special liturgy for that event, with Bishop Gayle celebrating, followed by a reception to thank each other, share stories of our time together, and wish each other farewell personally. It’s unfortunate we won’t be able to do that on that day. However, I have spoken with Bishop Gayle, and she will allow us to have an event later when restrictions are less stringent, although subject to any restrictions in place at that time. We’ll keep praying about that, and do what we can.

Meanwhile, we are Saint Andrew’s Methuen. We remain a community of faith, facing the challenges of this time while finding new ways to worship and support each other, and share God’s love. We’ve always been good at this. With God’s help, we still are, and will be.

If you need to speak with me pastorally, please call me. Please use the spiritual resources we are posting on our Facebook page, and share them with others. And please keep me in your prayers as I keep you in mine.

Faithfully Yours in Christ,

Rev. Joe+

Livestreaming

Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic St. Andrew's has been livestreaming its Sunday Service and just like the regular Service the livestream starts at 9:30 AM and it's available on Facebook via this link:

https://www.facebook.com/StAndrewsMethuen/live/

You can also access previous livestreams via the above link. A copy of the livestream will also be available on YouTube later in the day.

Please note that you do not need a Facebook account to see the livestream or other posts. Go to our Facebook page and ignore the banner at the bottom of your screen. If/when a pop-up appears click "Not Now" and it will disappear.

Sunday Service, May 31, 2020

Below: Fr. Joseph Wilkes, rector of St. Andrew's, being livestreamed as he leads Sunday Morning Prayer on March 15.

Latest update: May 31, 2020