Welcome To St Andrew's Church, Newlands, Cape Town

Members of the congregation who read the Lesson or Gospel, at most of our church services, play an important part in bringing the word of our Lord to our worship. Preparation of the Gospel is very important; the Gospel is Jesus’ directive to us and should be read with understanding of the meaning of His word. It is important that those wanting to be readers should have some training in this matter. At most services we have two readings; one from the Old Testament, the Epistles or St Paul’s writings, and one from the Gospel

If you would like to know more about being a reader please contact the Rector, Father Mike Keggie or our deacon, Stephen Middelkoop.

Prayer is at the very heart of our worship and relationship with God. A small prayer group meets once a week in the Prayer Chapel, to bring our concerns and petitions to God as well as our thanksgiving and to listen in silence. The Parish, it's activities, those who have requested prayer and those who are known to be needing special prayer, are held up to God. This meeting takes place on a Thursday at 12h00 and anyone is welcome to join.

Contact : Ursula Allan

Phone: 021 685 2007

This is an annual event which continues to grow in popularity and is usually held during the winter months. It is a Parish social event where we get together over a meal for fun, entertainment and plenty of conversation. Although it is not a fundraiser we do ask for donations and try to make some small profit. This is achieved by donations of cash or kind. Please join us for an evening of fellowship-with-a-difference!

Co-ordinator : Beryl Ruiters 021 705 0568

At regular intervals a Sunday afternoon tea is held in the Church Hall to welcome all Newcomers. New members, or those thinking of joining St Andrew’s, are invited to attend this relaxed event together with current members to whom there is an open invitation.

We aim to bring beautiful music into the Church and also to reach out to the local community through the medium of music. Two concerts are held during the year. The concerts are followed by a Cheese and Wine function in the Hall where visitors can be welcomed by the St Andrew’s folk.

Flowers play a very special role in our lives. They bring messages of love, congratulations and condolence. They beautify our homes and, in the church, enhance our worship as they remind us of the awesome creativity of God.

Sides people welcome parish members and visitors to St Andrews for each of the three services on a Sunday; to provide each with an order of service [ pew leaflet ]; to ensure that all are comfortably seated; that sufficient hymn books, prayer books and Bibles are located in each pew; to ensure that the congregation proceeds in an orderly manner to the Altar to receive the Sacrament; to greet members when they leave the Church after each service.