Saint Andrew's Episcopal Church (Fort Worth, Texas)

Saint Andrew's Episcopal Church is a parish of the Diocese of Fort Worth. The mission church was established by Rt. Rev. Alexander C. Garrett, Bishop of Northern Texas, on March 17, 1875. It gained the status of parish in 1878. The Perpendicular Gothic building is a well-known landmark in downtown Fort Worth. It was built by William Miller Sons & Co. of Pittsburgh, PA. The first service in this building was held on Rogation Sunday, May 12, 1912.[1] The church celebrated the 100th anniversary of its building with Evensong and festival on May 12, 2012. Its current clergy are the Priest in Charge: The Rev. Jacob Christopher Worley, Priest Associate: The Rev. Brent Christian. Its musical staff are Choirmaster: Dr. Jason Runnels, and Organist: Glenda Robinson.

Postcard of Saint Andrew's Episcopal Church, undated

The parish is also known for its historical evangelical commitment. Services follow Low Church practice with the clergy only in choir dress. There is no tabernacle, and the elements of communion are not reserved. There is an emphasis on the Articles of Religion and Reformed doctrine. The typical Sunday service is Morning Prayer, except the first Sunday of the month, when Holy Communion is celebrated. Evensong is sung on selected Sunday afternoons and evening prayer is observed all other Sundays.

References
  1. Hogan, Francis Wayman (1975). History of Saint Andrew's Episcopal Church.

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