What We Are About

Personal spiritual growth, mutual ministry, and Christian service.

 

What We Believe

The saving grace of Jesus Christ through the Cross, the authority of Holy Scripture, the power of the Holy Spirit, and the fellowship of all believers.

Vision Statement

Our vision strives to develop and equip men and youth for faithful discipleship to effect changed lives throughout the world for the greater glory of God.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew is to disciple men and youth unto a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior through the lifelong disciplines of daily prayer, regular study and committed service.

Membership

Members are called Brothers Andrew and are required to accept and observe the Brotherhood disciplines of Prayer, Study and Service. Brotherhood chapters usually meet once or twice per month in Episcopal and Anglican churches. A portion of each meeting is devoted to each of the disciplines of Prayer, Study and Service.

Any baptized Christian man may be a member of The Brotherhood of St. Andrew. However, only men who are confirmed in an Anglican or Episcopal church or a church in communion with the Anglican or Episcopal Church may become a chapter, regional or national officer in the Brotherhood.
Disciplines of Prayer, Study, and Service

Discipline of Prayer

To pray daily for the spread of Christ's kingdom, especially among men and youth, and for God's blessings upon the labors of the Brotherhood.

 

Discipline of Study

To study the Holy Scriptures regularly and the teachings of the Church, to attain a better understanding of how to follow Christ and bring others into his kingdom.

 

Discipline of Service

To make continuous efforts, week by week, to bring others nearer to Christ through his Church.

When The Brotherhood Meets

Meetings are usually held at 6:30 a.m. on the first Wednesday of every month in the Student Center of Canterbury Chapel Episcopal Church. Breakast is cooked and served by a rotating team of volunteers. During the meal, a brief business session is followed by discussion of a pre-assigned scriptural passage. Meetings are concluded at 7:30 a.m., allowing working men to leave for their jobs.

Brotherhood Directors

Bill Marable, 2007; George Frangoulis, 2008; David Carroll, 2009; Jerry Hudson, 2010

Brotherhood Outreach Ministries

Meals on Wheels

The Brotherhood of St. Andrew is responsible for planning, cooking and preparing meals to be delivered to about 75 elderly and shut-in residents of our community, which include Tuscaloosa and Northport. At least three times a year, men of the Brotherhood volunteer for the tasks, and a cordial fellowship is experienced during these events.

Pancake Breakfast

Starting in December 2009, The Brotherhood began to host an occasional pancake breakfast for parishioners of Canterbury Chapel. Volunteers cook and serve these meals to church attendees prior to both our 8 AM service (from 7 until 7:45) and 10:30 AM service (9 until 10:15). Donations are used for various charitable purposes.

Greeting Cards

Also begun in December 2009, The Brotherhood sold an original greeting card, entitled “Snow Fell On Alabama,” with the image of Canterbury Chapel after a late Winter snowfall. Cards with envelopes were packaged in sets of five and ten. Proceeds were sent to Wilmer Hall in Mobile, Alabama, to buy Christmas gift cards for orphan children.