About Us
New to St. Andrew UMC?
Welcoming Statement
St. Andrew United Methodist Church has a place for you. We embrace Jesus’ message that God loves everyone and affirm that all persons are of sacred worth. We are proud to celebrate diversity as we work to live our vision of radical hospitality.
We welcome people of every age, race and gender identity; diverse nationalities, ethnicities, and sexual orientations; any family structure, economic reality, physical and mental ability, education and faith history. While there are differences among us, we can love alike though we may not think alike. You are invited to join this nurturing community on a faith journey toward greater love, understanding and mutual respect.
If this is your first visit, welcome. If you are returning, welcome home.
Our Mission: To invite, receive, nurture, challenge, and send forth committed Christian disciples
St Andrew church is known for members who are committed to study, learning, outreach and mission. Our Outreach experiences include mission trips to Belize and New Orleans. We have built three Habitat For Humanity homes so far. Our Pathways Center for Spiritual Growth offers over 100 learning experiences each year, including an extensive Disciple Bible Study and JustFaith long-term study program. We are:
Centered in Christ
Grounded in tradition
Progressive in thought
Generous in service
Directions
St. Andrew is located in Highlands Ranch, Colorado in the 9300 block of South University
The church is just over one mile south of C-470; near the intersection of University Blvd and Highlands Ranch Parkway/Colorado Blvd.
If you are a newcomer, need handicapped accessible parking, or need to drop off a passenger, please use your emergency blinkers to alert our parking assistants. If they are not present, please follow the directional signs to the special parking areas.
Worship Times
Sundays
7:45-8:30 am
Communion Service in the Chapel - Reflective, meditative, nurturing
Nursery for children age 4 years and younger
8:00-8:50am
Worship Service in the Sanctuary - Celebratory, uplifting; variety of choral and instrumental music.
Communion* the first Sunday of each month.
Sunday School for children; nursery
9:15-10:15am
Worship Service in the Sanctuary - Celebratory, uplifting; variety of choral and instrumental music.
Communion* the first Sunday of each month.
Sunday School for children, youth and adults; nursery
10:40-11:40am
Worship Service in the Sanctuary - Celebratory, uplifting; variety of choral and instrumental music.
Communion* the first Sunday of each month.
Sunday School for children, youth and adults; nursery
5:00-6:00 pm
AfterHours meets at our Satellite Location
2320 South Bannock
Denver, CO 80223
(2 blks west of Broadway)
Corner of Iliff and Bannock
This service is a “come as you are” approach to worship. Church at tables, songs from popular music not a hymn book, discussion rather than a sermon. It’s church for people that don't normally do church!
Childcare is available for children age 4 years and younger, or bring the entire family!
Communion
Communion at St. Andrew is open to all who are, or would like to be, followers of Jesus Christ. The invitation comes from Jesus Christ, not from this church. Communion is offered each Sunday during the 7:45 Chapel service, and on the first Sunday of each month in the Sanctuary services. Gluten-free bread is available, and grape juice is served in the cup, not wine.
Baptism
Baptism is the sacrament of initiation that joins us with the church and with Christians everywhere. It’s a symbol of new life and a promise of God’s saving love – and a sign of God’s forgiveness of our sins. Both infants and adults can be baptized. The United Methodist church recognizes all baptisms, therefore we do not “re-baptize” persons.
Prior to scheduling a baptism, parents are expected to attend an information session to learn more about this very sacred event and its meaning. Parents do not need to be members of St. Andrew, but must be attending worship regularly and active at St. Andrew. For more information and to register for an Information Session, contact Melanie Rowlison – 303-794-2683 or email Melanie. Childcare is available with your call to Kirsten Parus, Childcare Coordinator, at 303-794-2683 x151, a week prior to the class. All classes run from 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm.
- July 20
- August 31
- September 21
St. Andrew Orientation
Learn more about St. Andrew church and get to know others who are excited about being part of this congregation. Enjoy a time of fun, fellowship and brunch/lunch. Attendance both days is expected. Orientation is open to everyone wanting to know more about St. Andrew and is the first step for those considering membership in this congregation. Contact Melanie Rowlison or Donna Walder, 303-794-2683, to register.
- Saturdays, August 14 & 21; 9:00 am - 11:45 am
- Sundays, September 12 & 19; 11:50 am - 2:30 pm
- Sundays, October 10 & 17; 11:50 am - 2:30 pm