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Who we are
Our Vision - Making a difference in our community by manifesting our love for God.
Our Mission - St Andrew Church is called to welcome all to connect with God and each other through creative worship and innovative ministries embracing hospitality by renewing and restoring joy in a spiritual home.
Our Mission - St Andrew Church is called to welcome all to connect with God and each other through creative worship and innovative ministries embracing hospitality by renewing and restoring joy in a spiritual home.
Location of worship
1239 Del Webb Blvd W
Sun City Center,
FL
33573-5223
United States
Phone: (813) 634-1252
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Church Pastor
Pastor
1239 Del Webb Blvd W
Sun City Center,
FL
33573-5223
United States
Phone: (813) 634-1252
Click here to contact Rev. Edwin Gonzalez-Gertz
Denomination
Presbyterian Church
Affiliations
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
Church Website
St Andrew Presbyterian Church on Social Media
Live Stream of St Andrew Worship Service - December 24 at 10:30 PM
Leadership
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Rev. Edwin Gonzalez-Gertz
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Pastor
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Steven Downie
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Office Manager
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St Andrew Presbyterian Church Service Times
We are open for Sunday Worship Service at 10:30AM
(Social Distancing and Safety Rules apply*)
Services are being streamed (here: https://andy.church/livestream.htm) Sunday’s at 10:30 AM
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St Andrew Presbyterian Church History
St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, Sun City Center, Florida was born on June 7, 1970, according to our official birth certificate. In reality our church was conceived in the hearts and minds of a few faithful Presbyterians in the Fall of 1967. Yearning for the privilege of worshiping within their denominational tradition, they petitioned the Presbytery of West Florida to conduct a feasibility study to see if a new Presbyterian Church could be planted in tiny Sun City Center. Dr. Paul Chalfant conducted the study, and concluded that there was indeed promise for a strong church here.
Before the building was constructed, a group of twenty-one persons met each Sunday at Town Hall, and on January 7, 1968, pledged themselves to be the organizing nucleus of a new congregation. Ground-breaking for the sanctuary was held in May of 1971.
The first worship service in the new building was held on Christmas Eve, 1971 and the consecration of the people and the building was observed on March 12, 1972.
The corporate name “St. Andrew” was taken from Christ’s Disciple Andrew who is patron saint of Scotland, homeland of many American Presbyterians. From the date of its conception until 1980 St. Andrew Church was served by retired pastors who faithfully devoted themselves to Christ’s new work in Sun City Center. During their tenure our congregation grew to over 400 members.
In August 1977, during a lightning storm, the Church building caught fire. Many of the sanctuary furnishings and a great part of the building were destroyed. On that occasion, Dr. Ted Yeates said to his beleaguered flock: “Whenever there’s a tragedy like this, God has a way of making us better people in the long run because of it.”
Rebuilding and restoration followed rapidly and St. Andrew Church resolved anew to be a strong witness for Christ in its community and the world. This resolution to face the future faithfully, courageously, and confidently was manifested anew in 1983 with the addition of Fellowship Hall.
Again, in 1992 our rapidly growing congregation committed itself to the expansion of our entire church building in order to accommodate those who will be worshiping and serving God with us into the twenty-first century.
The completion and dedication of “The Garden at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church” as a place of memorial occurred in 1996.
On Dec. 31, 1996, Dr. James D. Bigley retired and received the title of Pastor Emeritus. Pastor Craig Palmer became our interim Pastor in January, 1997.
Dr. Nauman retired on April 30, 1997, and received the title Associate Pastor Emeritus. Parish Dr. Alan Pickering also retired in April and in May Dr. Taylor Hill became the Associate Pastor. Dr. Larry L. Lewis arrived on October 15, 1997 to begin his service as our new Pastor.
The Rev. Dr. Robert E. Schmeiser became Associate Pastor in May 2001. He replaced our Interim Associate Pastor, Dr. Taylor Hill. He departed September 30, 2007.
The Rev. Dr. Larry L. Lewis retired February 29, 2004. The Rev. Mr. James Cummings became our Interim Pastor in March, 2004 and departed December 19, 2004.
The Rev. Dr. Ray Schroeder was Pastor from December 5, 2004 to August 31, 2009.
The Rev. Dr. Gerry Iwerks was our interim Pastor from December 2009 thru July 2011.
The Rev. Dr. Mark Salmon came to us in August 2011 and retired October 2019.
The Rev. Craig Miller became the Interim Pastor preaching his first sermon November 17, 2019 and retiring on December 31, 2020.
During the COVID pandemic, many of the St Andrew Ministries and Services had to be put on hold or moved online as people were forced to stay home.
Pastor Edwin Giovanni Gonzalez-Gertz preached his first sermon on Easter morning April 4, 2021. He introduced the concept of 'M&M' worship – Meaningful and Memorable - and, along with the church leadership, has been working to reinstate St Andrew's place in the community.
Before the building was constructed, a group of twenty-one persons met each Sunday at Town Hall, and on January 7, 1968, pledged themselves to be the organizing nucleus of a new congregation. Ground-breaking for the sanctuary was held in May of 1971.
The first worship service in the new building was held on Christmas Eve, 1971 and the consecration of the people and the building was observed on March 12, 1972.
The corporate name “St. Andrew” was taken from Christ’s Disciple Andrew who is patron saint of Scotland, homeland of many American Presbyterians. From the date of its conception until 1980 St. Andrew Church was served by retired pastors who faithfully devoted themselves to Christ’s new work in Sun City Center. During their tenure our congregation grew to over 400 members.
Rebuilding and restoration followed rapidly and St. Andrew Church resolved anew to be a strong witness for Christ in its community and the world. This resolution to face the future faithfully, courageously, and confidently was manifested anew in 1983 with the addition of Fellowship Hall.
Again, in 1992 our rapidly growing congregation committed itself to the expansion of our entire church building in order to accommodate those who will be worshiping and serving God with us into the twenty-first century.
The completion and dedication of “The Garden at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church” as a place of memorial occurred in 1996.
On Dec. 31, 1996, Dr. James D. Bigley retired and received the title of Pastor Emeritus. Pastor Craig Palmer became our interim Pastor in January, 1997.
The Rev. Dr. Robert E. Schmeiser became Associate Pastor in May 2001. He replaced our Interim Associate Pastor, Dr. Taylor Hill. He departed September 30, 2007.
The Rev. Dr. Larry L. Lewis retired February 29, 2004. The Rev. Mr. James Cummings became our Interim Pastor in March, 2004 and departed December 19, 2004.
The Rev. Dr. Ray Schroeder was Pastor from December 5, 2004 to August 31, 2009.
The Rev. Dr. Gerry Iwerks was our interim Pastor from December 2009 thru July 2011.
The Rev. Dr. Mark Salmon came to us in August 2011 and retired October 2019.
The Rev. Craig Miller became the Interim Pastor preaching his first sermon November 17, 2019 and retiring on December 31, 2020.
During the COVID pandemic, many of the St Andrew Ministries and Services had to be put on hold or moved online as people were forced to stay home.
Pastor Edwin Giovanni Gonzalez-Gertz preached his first sermon on Easter morning April 4, 2021. He introduced the concept of 'M&M' worship – Meaningful and Memorable - and, along with the church leadership, has been working to reinstate St Andrew's place in the community.
St Andrew Presbyterian Church FAQs
Question: Where is St Andrew Presbyterian Church located?
Answer: St Andrew Presbyterian Church is located at 1239 Del Webb Blvd W, Sun City Center, Florida.
Question: Who is St Andrew Presbyterian Church's pastor?
Answer: St Andrew Presbyterian Church's pastor is Rev. Edwin Gonzalez-Gertz.
Question: What time is service at St Andrew Presbyterian Church?
Answer: We are open for Sunday Worship Service at 10:30AM (Social Distancing and Safety Rules apply*) Services are being streamed (here: https://andy.church/livestream.htm) Sunday’s at 10:30 AM
Question: What is St Andrew Presbyterian Church's Facebook page?
Answer: https://www.facebook.com/St-Andrew-Presbyterian-Church-SCC-FL-800919383289446
Question: What is St Andrew Presbyterian Church's live streaming page?
Answer: https://vimeo.com/895568674
Question: What is St Andrew Presbyterian Church's website?
Answer: https://andy.church/
Question: What denominaiton is St Andrew Presbyterian Church?
Answer: St Andrew Presbyterian Church belongs to Presbyterian Church denomination and is affiliated with Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
Answer: St Andrew Presbyterian Church is located at 1239 Del Webb Blvd W, Sun City Center, Florida.
Question: Who is St Andrew Presbyterian Church's pastor?
Answer: St Andrew Presbyterian Church's pastor is Rev. Edwin Gonzalez-Gertz.
Question: What time is service at St Andrew Presbyterian Church?
Answer: We are open for Sunday Worship Service at 10:30AM (Social Distancing and Safety Rules apply*) Services are being streamed (here: https://andy.church/livestream.htm) Sunday’s at 10:30 AM
Question: What is St Andrew Presbyterian Church's Facebook page?
Answer: https://www.facebook.com/St-Andrew-Presbyterian-Church-SCC-FL-800919383289446
Question: What is St Andrew Presbyterian Church's live streaming page?
Answer: https://vimeo.com/895568674
Question: What is St Andrew Presbyterian Church's website?
Answer: https://andy.church/
Question: What denominaiton is St Andrew Presbyterian Church?
Answer: St Andrew Presbyterian Church belongs to Presbyterian Church denomination and is affiliated with Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
St Andrew Presbyterian Church listing was last updated on the 20th of December, 2023