Welcome
to St. Andrew's!
We know that venturing out to a new church for the
first time can be a challenge. With this "visitor's
kit" we have tried to identify and answer most
of the questions that first time visitors might
have. If this doesn't answer all your questions,
please call our church office at 781-235-7310. We
are eager to welcome you and make your first visit
with us a rewarding and comfortable one!
Where is St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church?
Our church is located at 79 Denton Road in Wellesley,
Massachusetts in the Wellesley Square section near
Wellesley College. For worship, please enter our
main entrance located on Washington Street and for
church business, please enter from the Denton Road
entrance and go up the steps. (Please note that
Denton Road is a U-shaped road and we are on the
western end.) Please click
here for directions and map.
What time are the services?
Sundays:
8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist (every Sunday throughout
the year)
10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist or Morning Prayer
5:00 p.m. Holy Eucharist (every Sunday from
mid-September through mid-June)
Easter and Christmas often have a special worship
schedule; please check website.
Midweek
Worship Services in the Transept Chapel:
Monday - Friday 8:40 a.m. Morning Prayer
Tuesday 9:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist and Healing
Wednesday 6:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist and Healing
During
August, St. Andrew’s parishioners gather with the
members of Christ Church United Methodist, Wellesley
Hills Congregational Church and Wellesley Congregational
Village Church for joint worship services.
How
long do services last?
Services vary in length from just over an hour to
an hour and 20 minutes, depending on whether communion
is served and whether there are special events during
the service such as baptisms or special music.
What time should I plan to arrive?
If you are joining us for church school, plan to
arrive at 9:45 a.m. If you are coming to attend
for worship only, plan to arrive about 10 minutes
before the service starts in order to have time
to find a seat and get settled.
Where should I park?
St. Andrew’s parking lot is just west
of the Church on the left side of Washington Street
between Denton Road and Cottage Street (traveling
west on Washington). Parking is also available on
Denton Road and Washington Street. Please observe
the posted parking restrictions. The public lot
located on the corner of Weston Road and Washington
Street is also available on Sunday mornings.
How
do I get around inside the church?
Our church is comprised of three floors
and includes the Wellesley Montessori School. The
basement level includes the Parish Hall, the Toddler
Room, church school classrooms for grades K-2 and
various other meeting spaces. The first floor is
at street level with Washington Street and includes
the main sanctuary, Transept Chapel, Children’s
Chapel, offices and the Harvey Room (a gathering
space). The second floor is reached by the steps
near the Harvey Room and includes church school
classrooms for grades 3 to 7.
What about Sunday school for my children?
We are a family-friendly church and we welcome families
with children of all ages. There are over 350 children
and youth registered in our Church School program.
The Christian Education program begins at 9:45 a.m.
and the children join the adults at the time of
the Peace. Since the program differs depending on
the type of service (e.g., Holy Eucharist, All-Parish
Eucharist, Morning Prayer) we are celebrating on
a particular Sunday, please call the church office
in advance to determine where to bring your children.
You can also ask one of our volunteer greeters or
ushers in the church narthex to help you locate
the right program for your children. All of these
programs are offered from mid-September to mid-June.
| Age
group |
Type
of program |
Location |
Infants
and toddlers
(0 - 2 years old) |
Childcare
is provided at no charge. Some parents keep
their babies with them in the service. |
Childcare
is located in the basement of the building underneath
the narthex. |
Preschoolers
(Age 3 - 4) |
Children
in this age group attend classes each Sunday
from 9:45 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Worship consists
of a simple prayer service with lots of singing
and storytelling. |
The
Children’s Chapel is located across the hall
from the Transept Chapel. |
Elementary/Youth
(K - 7th) |
Elementary
school children attend grade level classes starting
at 9:45 a.m. and join in worship at the time
of the Peace on Holy Eucharist Sundays. On All
Parish Eucharist Sundays (once a month), these
children are in church with their families for
the entire worship service. Occasionally, we
celebrate Morning Prayer Sundays where the young
children participate in a special liturgy in
the Children’s Chapel. This is an informal service
that teaches children how to set-up for worship
and to participate in the readings and Prayers
of the People. |
Classrooms
for grades K-2 are located in the basement level.
Classrooms for grades 3-7 are located on the
second floor. Ask a volunteer (or another family)
for directions to classrooms. |
What
should I wear to church?
There is a big range of dress at St. Andrew’s -
suits to khakis and skirts! Generally, most people
attend wearing "business" or “business
casual” attire. We care about who you are on the
inside, not what you are wearing. Feel free to wear
whatever you feel most comfortable in for church.
Is there a Coffee Hour after church?
We offer coffee hour almost every Sunday after the
10:00 a.m. service. The coffee hour takes place
in our "Parish Hall" downstairs except
in the summer where we gather in the front garden.
Please don’t be shy and join us! Look for volunteers
wearing a plaid ribbon and name tags who are there
to welcome newcomers.
How
can I get more information or get added to the mailing
list?
Please fill out the “Welcome” card located
in the narthex or speak to a volunteer exit greeter
after the 10:00 a.m. service. The Exit greeters
would be happy to speak to you about any questions
you may have and can take down your contact information.
St. Andrew’s publishes a monthly newsletter, The
CALL, which will be mailed to you.
Any
other questions?
If we haven't answered all your questions
here, please call the church office at 781-235-7310.
Office hours are 9 - 5 Monday through Thursday and
9 - 3:30 on Friday. Summer office hours are 9 -
3:30. Or e-mail us with your questions: ewd@standrewswellesley.org.
