Plan Your Visit

Visiting a liturgical church for the first time can feel unfamiliar. At St. Andrew's, you do not need previous Anglican experience or a background in formal worship.

Our service materials provide the words, readings, and responses, and the people around you will be glad to help you follow along. Participate as you are comfortable and take time to experience the service.

Sundays at 4:00 PM | 8204 Edgewood Church Road, Frederick, Maryland 21702

Frequently Asked Questions

  • A large parking lot is located beside the building. Use the front entrance, where a ramp provides step-free access. St. Andrew's meets in space rented from Edgewood Church of God, whose congregation worships earlier on Sunday morning. Look for the St. Andrew's yard sign near the entrance.

  • Our Sunday service follows the 2019 Book of Common Prayer and is centered on God's Word and Holy Communion.

    We sing, pray, hear readings from Scripture, listen to a sermon, confess our sins and receive the assurance of God's grace, affirm the Christian faith, pray for the Church and the world, and share in Holy Communion. Everything needed to participate is provided.

  • Music
    We sing traditional hymns and contemporary Christian music. Our goal is congregational worship rather than performance, so we choose music that is biblically rich and written for people to sing together.

    Attire
    Wear something appropriate and comfortable. Some people attend in jeans and a shirt, while others wear dresses, button-down shirts, or jackets. Our clergy may wear clerical collars, stoles, or vestments connected to their role and the Christian season. Visitors are not expected to dress formally.

  • We celebrate Holy Communion every Sunday. Baptized Christians who believe in Jesus as Lord and Savior are welcome to receive Communion at St. Andrew's.

    We ordinarily receive by intinction, which means dipping the bread into the cup. Gluten-free wafers and non-alcoholic wine are available. If you would prefer a blessing, come forward and cross your arms over your chest. Unbaptized children who come forward with their families may also receive a blessing.

  • Children of every age are welcome in worship. A nursery is available for children ages 6 months through 4 years during part of the service.

    Children are dismissed before the sermon, and parents retrieve them before Holy Communion. Check-in and check-out are required, and two volunteers serve with children at all times under the church's safeguarding policy. Children may also remain with their families throughout worship. The rear lobby and simple activities for children age five and older are available when a family needs a quieter space.

  • The building includes accessible parking, a step-free front entrance, accessible restrooms, and space for wheelchairs in the front seating area. For a specific accommodation or question before visiting, email info@standrewsanglicanmd.org.

Questions before Sunday? Email info@standrewsanglicanmd.org. We would be glad to help you plan your visit.