How does the Episcopal Church respond to the two pandemics we face? Presiding Bishop Michael Curry recommends a committment to follow Jesus through the
Way of Love.
Resources outlining the program are here.
Racism mocks God. It is imperative that we have difficult conversations, face the inequities built into our society, and be transformed. The Racial Justice & Reconciliation Task Force provides recordings of recent speakers from the Black History Month Saturday series here. (Click on the Black History Month tab on that page.)
What is systemic racism? It is the policies and practices that foster the disparity in health care, education, living wages, affordable housing, even access to healthy food (read about “food deserts”).
Why racial justice? Black people are disprportionately arrested; juries find Black people guilty disproportionately; judges give Black people disproportionately longer sentences.
We are all God's beloved children. We can no longer sit in silence while our brothers and sisters suffer.
What can I do?
Silence is compliance. Add your voice to conversations regarding systemic and institutional racism in our nation.
Bishop Kevin's message at a Bethlehem NAACP celebration of the Anniversary of March on Washington.
Learn more with resources from the Diocese's Racial Justice and Reconciliation Task Force here.
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
1900 Pennsylvania Ave.
Allentown, PA 18109-3187
The Rev. T. Scott Allen
OFFICE HOURS
Our office hours are from 9:00 AM until 1:00 PM on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays.
610-865-3603
Email: saec@ptd.net
Or use our contact form.
Racial Injustice prayer & reflection opportunity.
This month local historians and educators discuss the history and experience of our brothers and sisters. See more here.
WEEKLY SERVICES
8 AM and 10:30 AM on Sundays
8 AM suspended during covid-19
Contact the Rev. Scott Allen here for a Zoom invitation to online Sunday worship at 10 AM. The Zoom link is also included in each week's Friday E-Blast.
Ministers of the Parish
The Rt. Rev. Kevin Nichols
Bishop
The Rev. T. Scott Allen
Rector
The Rev. Dr. R. Jane Williams
Assisting Priest
The Rev. John Marcantonio,
Assisting Priest
The Rev. Abraham Valaith
Assisting Priest
The Rev. Lane Perdue
Deacon
Sandy Evans
Organist/ Choir Director
Mark Shipman,
Finance Committee Chair
Marlene Yocum,
Administrative Assistant
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